Realtor proposes "Raised Homes" pilot — factory‑built houses on leased public land

A licensed realtor, Alyssa Vignale, told the committee she has modeled a private pilot called "Raised Homes" that would place factory‑built homes on publicly controlled land under long‑term ground leases so residents buy homes but not land, lowering monthly costs compared with condo assessments.

Vignale said the pilot would be a for‑profit development that relies on land leases and modest infrastructure support rather than direct subsidy for home construction. "The public sector's role is narrower than people assume, making land available through a lease and, where appropriate, supporting infrastructure, not funding the homes outright," she said, and asked staff to point her to the right contacts to evaluate whether public parcels could support a pilot.

The chair asked staff to follow up; Vignale told the committee she has manufacturers lined up and asked for a staff evaluation and guidance on ship/ground lease pathways. The request for staff follow‑up does not bind the county to provide land or funding; it asks only for an assessment of feasibility.