Because it just makes sense
By Meg Johnson
In 2002, when the nonprofit Sacramento Mutual Housing Association (SMHA) was completing construction of Victory Townhomes in North Sacramento, people would often stop their cars to inquire as to the cost of the homes, assuming the attractive buildings were market-rate condominiums. They were further intrigued with the solar panels on each townhome. Most were shocked to learn that the housing would be for rent, and income restrictions would limit occupancy to very low income families.