The county signed an encroachment policy back in 2014 as a requirement to receive federal funding.
County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe says that if Houston County is non-compliant with this federal forced policy, it could lead to serious budget issues.DOTHAN, Ala. - Though they may be visually appealing, brick mailboxes and other non-breakaway structures could cost Houston County federal funds.NO RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACHMENT S ARE ALLOWED ON COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY No mailbox made of brick or any type of non-breakaway materials are allowed on Houston County right of ways.
Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe says it is not the commission’s desire to rip up mailboxes, but it is necessary in some cases for federal compliance.
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