Tip #5 For Planning Your Home in the Country

So, we've talked about activity, location, knowing the area, and beginning your property search online. Tip #5 is zoning.

If you have grand plans for your site, wish to build a home or make improvements to an existing one, or want to ensure that a mall or highway isn’t in the offing nearby, contact the local zoning office:

Delaware: www.stateplanning.delaware.gov/information/counties.shtml www.stateplanning.delaware.gov/information/municipalities.shtml

Maryland: http://planning.maryland.gov/OurWork/localplanning.shtml http://planning.maryland.gov/OurWork/Counties/LocalPlanningByCounty.shtml

Pennsylvania: www.newpa.com/get-local-gov-support/community-planning

Virginia: http://portal.virginia.gov/- search “Zoning”

West Virginia: www.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx - search "Zoning"

Good luck finding your perfect home in the country! And when you're ready for financing, be sure to give us a call or apply immediately online!

Article written by Jean Paffenback and republished from MidAtlantic Farm Credit's Farm Credit Leader Magazine.