Common Sense Housing Solution for Bisbee Az. 

Pre-approved Housing plans: Pre-approved Housing plans won’t solve every issue, but they are a proven tool that can help rural families, small and non-profit developers build faster and more affordably. This is a straightforward, proven way to make home building faster and cheaper, and more user-friendly for the family. 

• Reduce Approval Delays—Offering standardized approved plans eliminates the need for a lengthy and costly approval process
• Lower Cost — Architects and engineers are in short supply and very costly in the rural areas. Pre-approved designs and plans that are provided by the city, this eliminates costs (cost savings below).
• Encourage More Housing Construction — When developers and/or nonprofit builders can move faster and cheaper, they are more likely to build more, increasing the supply and helping ease housing shortages.
• Promote Smart, Cost-effective and Attractive Development—It's important to offer plans that fit into the uniqueness and character of our area. By utilizing pre-approved plans, the City of Bisbee can ensure that new homes fit the local aesthetic and blend well into existing neighborhoods.

The City of Bisbee now has a new program, utilizing Pre-approved plans. This program is called LIVE WHERE YOU WORK/LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE. 

The City of Bisbee now has two standard plans, with three elevations available for free to anyone who would like to use them for building their home here in bisbee. These plans have been designed by an Architect and have City approval.