Three fresh ATC buildings to boost assistance for struggling families
In the heart of Baraggine's Picchetta site, the ongoing construction of 42 affordable social housing units across three buildings orchestrated by the ATC remains on schedule. Cossato municipality has publicly announced the formation of a waiting list for these housing units, which are dispersed across via Milano, via Imer Zona, strada Baretto, all under the management of the ATC. When a unit becomes vacant, the ATC alerts the municipality, which redistributes it based on the existing waitlist. Contracts are then signed once the unit is reassigned. According to Mayor Enrico Moggio, this notice is issued approximately every four years, as per regional regulations, even though the waiting list may be exhausted. It caters to housing within Cossato, but applications are open for those residing or working in other municipalities within territorial area number 6 (consisting of 65 municipalities). To apply, forms must be submitted to the municipality of residence or workplace by July 16. The Social Services and Housing Policies Office in Cossato stands ready to provide assistance or clarification for those filing these forms.
Meanwhile, in front of the high school, a regional-ATC contracted company is building two 12-unit structures and one 18-unit building. Marco Marchioni, ATC Piemonte Nord's president, remarks that the smaller structures are already "under roof" while the foundations for the larger one have been established, with the ground floor constructed. The work is progressing as planned and is expected to be completed by the year's end, barring weather-related delays, after which a testing phase will commence. The assignment of apartments is set to begin in the following spring. This €8 million project, initially stalled for 15 years, was revived at the start of 2024 due to the relentless work by Chiara Caucino, the former regional housing assessor, who aimed to expedite this incomplete project to offer new housing solutions to the growing number of families affected by the economic crisis.
In terms of the social housing application process, potential applicants should be aware of waiting lists, eligibility requirements, and priority systems. Eligibility is often determined based on factors like income thresholds, family size, and residency status, with priority given to households with disabilities, elderly members, or those facing urgent housing needs. Applicantsmust typically apply through their municipality's housing office. For Cossato-specific details, it's advisable to consult the Comune di Cossato’s housing office directly or visit their official website to review housing availability and application procedures.
- The Cossato municipality has published details about a waiting list for the social housing units in the Picchetta site, which are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
- Once a unit becomes vacant, the ATC informs the Cossato municipality, which redistributes it based on the waiting list and associated eligibility requirements.
- Contracts are signed once the unit is reassigned, and these housing units are dispersed across via Milano, via Imer Zona, and strada Baretto.
- Applications are open for those residing or working in other municipalities within territorial area number 6, and forms must be submitted by July 16.
- In front of the high school, a regional-ATC contracted company is constructing three buildings as part of an €8 million project, with one structure set to be completed this year, followed by a testing phase and apartment assignments in the spring of 2024.
- Potential applicants for social housing should be aware of waiting lists, eligibility requirements, and priority systems, and they can find detailed information about the Cossato-specific application process by contacting the Comune di Cossato's housing office directly or visiting their official website.
