Navajo Nation Awards $74 Million to ZenniHome for Sustainable Housing
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The report also stated that more than 34,300 existing homes were in need of repairs.ZenniHome is committed to addressing the housing crisis within the Navajo Nation head-on, said ZenniHome CEO and Founder Bob Worsley. Among the key benefits of this partnership for the Navajo people are priority access to the factorys output of housing units, substantial tax revenue from home sales, business lease payments and priority pricing for the Navajo Nation and individual Navajos.Nygren called the partnership a significant step forward to achieve our 1,000-home initiative, which includes affordable housing, economic empowerment, job creation and more. We are promoting a more sustainable future for the Navajo Nation where every citizen has access to affordable, quality housing and the promise of economic growth and stability.The grant will help fund an expansion ZenniHomes factory in Page, Arizona. ZenniHomes innovative housing solutions are priced below $200,000 for a turnkey 3-bedroom home that includes water, sewer, electricity and basic appliances. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and sustainable design principles, ZenniHome builds steel-framed houses with robotic walls and furniture.