CURRENT STATISTICS
BUILDING UPDATES
Single Family Homes in Development
2,060 Building Permit Applications Received
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1,429 Stick Built / 631 Manufactured
1,891 Building Permits issued
1,165 Homes Rebuilt (certificate of occupancy issued)
Multi-Family Homes in Development
396 Multi-Family Unit Applications Received
367 Multi-Family Unit Permits Issued
242 Multi-Family Unit Permits Rebuilt (certificate of occupancy issued)
*Each “unit” represents a home for a family in Paradise.
If you are a multi-family housing developer and wish to meet with the Town, please call Kate Anderson, Housing Program Supervisor, at 530.872.6291 x 122, or email kanderson@townofparadise.com.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Provided by the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce: Every week, we will spotlight a business in Paradise to encourage shopping locally and supporting economic recovery in Paradise – and maybe uncover a business you haven’t heard of before! All businesses featured in the business spotlights can be found in Paradisechamber.com’s online business directory.
This week, we are highlighting Preferred Professionals. For more than twenty years, Mark & Kathryn Orlando of Preferred Professionals have been helping to promote Ridge businesses through the Preferred Professionals guide. The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce has worked with Preferred Professionals to produce Chamber community publications, relying on Mark and Kat’s deep commitment to community service and spreading the word about Ridge businesses through dedicated and consistent distribution. Give them a call at 530 520 3065 or visit them online in ParadiseChamber.com’s business directory.
Thinking of opening a business in Paradise? The Town of Paradise offers Business Development meetings for prospective business owners to go over the process of opening a business in Paradise. Call Colette Curtis at (530) 872-6291 x112 or email her at ccurtis@townofparadise.com to schedule an appointment.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The Town of Paradise wishes all our residents, visitors, businesses, and organizations a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
TOWN COUNCIL UPDATE
New Mayor & Vice Mayor Selected
At the December 14th Paradise Town Council meeting, Steve Crowder was reelected as the Mayor and Greg Bolin was elected as the Vice Mayor. To watch the results announced during the Town Council meeting click here.
WHAT’S NEW
Gold Nugget Museum Reopened
On December 16, the Gold Nugget Museum held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony. With a gracious $13,000 grant from the Paradise Rotary Club, they are now back in business! The museum lost about 95% of their collection, but they have received other artifacts from around the Ridge. Making the best with what they have, the Gold Nugget Museum is planning on a new direction with their exhibits where they can be more interactive with the community. While most of the museum is still a work in progress, you can see plans for the future, meet the museum board, staff, and community docents. The main exhibit that you’ll find is the new Camp Fire exhibit which will include some of the infrastructure that began the fire. Come check out the new Gold Nugget Museum located at 475 Pearson Rd. in Paradise!
New Park in Magalia Receives Development Funding
At the Board of Directors meeting on December 8, the Paradise Parks and Recreation District announced that the state chose the Lakeridge Park project in Magalia for funding. PRPD is receiving $5.2 million dollars in funding towards the new park. The Board also added 1.26 acres to the project. This park will be a great new addition to the community!
Paradise Stronger December Membership Special
Bring in one unwrapped toy to the Paradise Stronger Wellness Center during the month of December and receive one month FREE! For the free month, you’ll have to sign a 12 month agreement to the wellness center. Each toy will go to children on the Ridge for Christmas! Bring in the new year with a new membership at Paradise Stronger! For more information call (530) 876-4151.
EVENTS
Polar Bear Paddle Fest, January 8
If you’re looking for some adventure, grab your kayak and join the Polar Paddle Fest! This poker race and polar paddle will take place on Paradise Lake at boat launch #1. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 8. The registration fee is $25 per participant, and it includes parking, race registration, and gear cleaning at the closing ceremony. For more information and registration, visit www.paradiseprpd.com.
North Valley Animal Disaster Group Training, January 15-16
Do you love animals and want to learn how to protect them from disasters? The North Valley Animal Disaster Group is holding a two-day volunteer training on January 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The class is being held at the Butte County Search and Rescue Classroom at 3965 Morrow Ln., Chico. This training will prepare you to help animals in emergency situations within Butte County. The training costs $65 and requires registration. To register click here.
Paradise on Ice OPEN Now Through January 17
Paradise on Ice is now back through January 17! Come out for a fun day of ice skating with your family and friends. Paradise on Ice offers public skate, adult skate, lessons, private rentals, and party rooms! The ice rink will be open daily (weather permitting) and the hours are: Mon-Thurs 2:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., Friday 12 p.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.- 10 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m.- 8 p.m.
The ice rink is located at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center in Paradise. For more information, visit www.paradiseprpd.com/ice-rink-hours-fees.
RESOURCES
Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Expanding Mutual Self-Help Housing Program in Paradise
If you are a lot owner in Paradise looking to rebuild OR you are interested in helping build a new home for your family in Town, you may be eligible to be a part of the new self-help housing program from CHIP. Eligible families meeting low income requirements and other criteria will appreciate affordable monthly payments, the ability to help build your own home, no down payment, and a low fixed interest rate. No construction experience necessary! To find out if you are eligible or to request an application, call (530) 891-6931 or 1-888-912-4663, visit www.chiphousing.org, or email CHIPgeneral@chiphousing.org.
Paradise Irrigation District Update
With the return of water consumption billing, PID customers are asking how this change will affect their monthly water bill. We have information available at https://pidwater.com/metersto help Paradise residents prepare for and estimate their future water bills. PID will notify customers ahead of time with an example bill to show them what to expect. Customers can also download a mobile app (dropcountr) to help them monitor water usage and alert them to unexpected water use or a leak.
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Total Customers: 8,793
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Active customers: 4,034
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Properties with cleared water: 3685
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Metered billing resumes in January of 2022.
Surveillance monitoring of distribution system: 1270 system samples since Sept 2020; one had a detection for benzene but when resampled was non-detect (as of October 28, 2021)
View the interactive PID water quality assurance sampling map. https://pidwater.com/water-quality
Home Builders Resource Connection Online Plan Room
The Rebuild Paradise Foundation (RPF) and Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) have partnered to launch Home Builders Resource Connection Online Plan Room! This FREE tool is intended to connect the dots between those looking to rebuild after the devastating fires Butte County has experienced in 2018 and 2020 and contractors that can perform this work. To learn more about the Online Plan Room, please visit https://vceonline.com/HBRC/ or contact VCE at (530) 343-1981.
Shop Local Online! Paradise Ridge Marketplace Available
The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce has provided the Paradise Ridge Marketplace to keep your shopping local. Purchase some of your favorite Ridge items, such as Ridge Rising apparel and other fun member products. New items are added frequently. Learn more at www.ShopParadiseRidge.com.
Funding Options for Those Rebuilding after the Camp Fire
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NEW – Grants Up to $200,000 Available for those Rebuilding after the Camp Fire
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) recently announced the Disaster Housing Assistance Survey for survivors of the 2018 wildfire disasters is now open. Homes damaged or destroyed by the Camp Fire may be eligible for up to $200,000; and low- to moderate-income households will receive priority.
If you are a disaster survivor and wish to see if you qualify for the ReCoverCA Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (OOR Program), start by taking the 2018 Disaster Housing Assistance survey available at https://recover.hcd.ca.gov/. If you need assistance with the survey, contact Butte County OOR Case Managers Brittney Murray or Glen Johnson at (916) 202-1764.
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Up to $150,000 in low-interest, deferred Loans for homeowners (can be used even if insurance funds and/or FEMA funds have been spent)
The Town of Paradise offers deferred, low-interest loans to low and moderate income households rebuilding after the Camp Fire. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, click here or call the Town’s Housing Department at (530) 872-6291 x122. We are happy to answer any questions you might have.
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Missing Middle Grant – Up to $5,000 to qualifying middle-class or lower middle-class households
Rebuild Paradise Foundation is offering grant funding that is awarded as reimbursement for the following pre-construction costs: up to $2,000(max) for survey costs, up to $2,000(max) for architecture/engineering fees and up to $1,000(max) for water related expenses. For more information on eligibility and to apply, visit www.rebuildparadise.org.
Town Hall and the Building Resiliency Center Open to the Public
Town Hall and the Building Resiliency Center (BRC), both on Skyway are open to the public. Town Hall and Town Meetings are open to the public with limited seating and social distancing procedures in place. The BRC is accepting walk-ins and individuals are requested to ring the bell located by the front doors to enter. This will ensure social distancing requirements can be met.
The Town is also available by phone. Please call (530) 872-6291 for existing appointments or to schedule a new appointment.
Below are the extensions for assistance:
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Business and Housing x126 or x130
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Code Enforcement x110
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Finance Department x121
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Tree Advocates x162 or x163
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Building Resiliency Center x411
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General Information x101
Have questions regarding your rebuild? Rebuild Advocates are here to help!
If you need help navigating the rebuild process, the Town of Paradise has Rebuild Advocates available to assist. They can help with the following: Navigating insurance, FEMA or SBA, understanding additional financing options, selecting a contractor, submitting plans, or any part of the rebuild process. They are available at the Building Resiliency Center by appointment only. Please call 530.872.6291 x429 x430 to make an in-person (depending on COVID status) or phone appointment today!
