I placed a house when i reactivated for a month about three months ago. i have no tried to place another house since then. here is a screen shot of my current house, which has gone into decay, and the gump i get when i try to place a new one.
looks to me like they have it pretty much under control this time. Thankfully.
**edit**
when trying to place, it says i have to wait 107 more hours before i can place.