Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones, Wednesday, addressed some misconceptions about the City’s Infill Housing Program, following an article last week in the local paper. Infill housing is a term used to place new houses on vacant lots among older, existing properties in established neighborhoods. Jones said much of what’s being explored includes quotes for local experts in building a modular home with a full basement.

The only quote he solicited from an out of town company was a Missouri Valley business that constructs poured basements, and on the house itself.

Jones said the target purchase price for the modular home ranges from $100,000 to $130,000. Once the home is listed, the prospective buyer must seek out the loan and obtain a firm commitment from a bank before work on the home can begin.

Infill housing Jones said, is designed to generate new property tax dollars. Jones says this project is different, because he doesn’t like affordable housing.

There are currently seven, City-owned lots available, along with other privately-owned lots scattered throughout the City as well. Creating new housing in certain sections of the City would add to the vitality of the area, according to the Mayor.