Overcrowded Houses
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10/24/2006
According to studies conducted by the County of Ventura, 60% of homes in Santa Paula have more people living in them than they were designed to contain. 60%! This is due to the fact that the homes are being bought by Spanish-speaking families who are moving relatives and renters in to help make the house payment. It's not unheard of to have people living in tents which are set up in the backyards.
This results in a lessening of the quality of life in Santa Paula. Many of these additional people do not contribute to the tax base yet avail themselves of city services, parks, etc. The overcrowding results in limited street parking with many homes having 3 or more cars parked in the street. Garages are often converted into living space to accomodate the additional people.
Mark | Santa Paula, CA