Workforce Housing
Workforce Housing for Employers in Remote Areas
Zona Verde designs and manufactures single-family homes that employers in remote areas can own and provide to permanent staff. Each home ships in 2 to 3 standard 40-foot shipping containers, arrives as panels with insulation, electrical, and plumbing already in place, and is assembled by a local crew. Most projects take about 4 to 6 months from contract to move-in.
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How It Works
How Zona Verde Homes Work for Employers
- Delivery to remote sites
- Each home ships in 2 to 3 standard 40-foot shipping containers, so delivery runs on existing ports, rail, and trucking rather than oversized transport.
- Less work on site
- Panels arrive with insulation, electrical, and plumbing already in place. On site, licensed electricians and plumbers make final connections instead of a full rough-in.
- Assembled by a local crew
- Zona Verde's project manager and construction engineer arrive one week before panel delivery to train the crew. No prior experience with the system is required.
- A shorter, more predictable schedule
- Once the foundation is in, the structure can go up in as few as 15 days. Most projects take about 4 to 6 months from contract to move-in.
- 1 to 4 bedrooms, R-48 insulation
- Four models from 776 to 2,022 sq ft, plus duplex and row home configurations. Every model has R-48 insulation, more than double a typical wood-framed wall.
Employer-Owned Homes for Permanent Staff
When the nearest housing market is small, some employers own homes and rent or sell them to employees. It gives new hires a place to land and gives long-term staff a reason to stay. Single-family homes suit employees who relocate with families, and duplex and row home configurations fit sites that need more units on less land.
Timeline
From Contract to Move-In
- Consultation & Scoping
- 1–2 weeks
- Contract & Design Finalization
- 1–2 weeks
- Manufacturing
- 4–6 weeks
- Shipping
- 5–8 weeks
- Site Preparation (parallel)
- 4–8 weeks
- Crew Training
- 1 week
- Structure (walls, roof, doors)
- ~15 days
- Interior Finishing
- ~15 days
Most projects take about 4 to 6 months from contract to move-in. Site preparation runs while panels are manufactured and shipped. See the full process.
Funding
How Projects Like This Are Usually Funded
Employer housing is usually financed like other company real estate, through capital budgets, commercial loans, or a partnership with a local developer. Tax treatment of housing provided to employees varies, so check with your tax advisor. A useful reference:
- IRS Publication 15-B, Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits
Includes the rules for lodging an employer provides on its business premises.
Each program sets its own rules on eligible activities, costs, and housing types. Confirm eligibility for your specific project and home type with your funder before committing.
FAQ
Common Questions
Yes. Each home ships in 2 to 3 standard 40-foot shipping containers, the same containers used to move cargo worldwide, so delivery runs on existing ports, rail, and trucking. Delivery is available to the lower 48 states, and shipments are tracked from factory to site.
Local crews and contractors. Zona Verde designs and manufactures the homes and is not the builder or general contractor. Zona Verde's project manager and construction engineer arrive on site one week before panel delivery to train the crew, and licensed electricians and plumbers make the final connections.
About 4 to 6 months. That includes 4 to 6 weeks of manufacturing, 5 to 8 weeks of shipping, and about 30 days of on-site construction. Site preparation runs while the panels are manufactured and shipped, so the foundation can be ready when they arrive.
Yes. Duplex and row home configurations are available using the same engineered panel system, adapted for shared-wall construction. Contact us for project-specific design options.
Yes. Projects range from a single home to multi-home developments. The City of Watonga, Oklahoma bought a single 2-bedroom home.
See the Watonga projectFour models: a 1-bedroom (776 sq ft), 2-bedroom (1,365 sq ft), 3-bedroom (1,800 sq ft), and 4-bedroom (2,022 sq ft). All include R-48 insulation, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances as standard.
Pricing is available on request. Contact us with your location, number of homes, and timeline for a project quote.
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