Johnson County staff propose bond‑backed program to help small cities build attainable housing

May 18, 2026

County planning staff proposed a county program that would use Johnson County’s bonding capacity to fund infrastructure and incentives for city‑led housing projects in six small non‑metro communities, citing a need for about 950 homes over the next decade and offering loans, forgivable or low‑interest terms and project evaluation criteria.

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Johnson County planning staff on Monday outlined a proposal to use the county’s bond capacity to help small cities expand and preserve attainable housing.

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