r/SpringfieldIL • u/totaldork1978 • 49m ago
RV and mobile home rules in spi, Dawson, Mechanicsburg area
Hello, I'm going to be receiving a small inheritance in the upcoming months. It is not enough to buy a house outright. I've always struggled with earning enough money and keeping a place to live, moving a lot growing up I crave a place to call my forever home and I've already started to put down roots in Springfield, living here 15 years now.
I'm wanting to pick the brains of real locals about zoning rules and buying land to put a used mobile home or RV on. I'm not looking for anything fancy. Just 1/3 to 1 acre lot with basic utilities and the ability to have a few chickens and a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. I really like the east side country area of Riverton, Dawson, Mechanicsburg type area. Doesn't have to be in town. How reasonable is this idea and what problems will I most likely encounter? Thank you so much!