A Sioux Falls homebuilder is making new homes more affordable for public safety workers, educators and those who serve in the military or are veterans.
Nielson Construction launched a community partner program recently, not long after the city of Sioux Falls approved a similar incentive for eligible public safety workers.
In the Nielson program, the following people are eligible for a $15,000 credit toward a new Nielson-built home:
- Hometown Heroes: firefighters, police, EMS and 911 dispatchers in communities where the company builds.
- Educators: teachers and others who work in a school district where Nielson builds.
- Military and veterans: active duty, Guard, Reserve and veterans.
The credit applies to any move-in-ready or pre-designed Nielson home, with no price cap. For buyers stacking it with the city’s program, the city requires a home priced at $385,000 or less. Nielson currently has homes listed in that range, beginning at $280,000, the company said…