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Needs assessment: Ottawa County to grow rental and for-sale supply, short on below-50% AMI units and specialized housing
Summary
County staff summarized a June housing needs assessment showing demand across income ranges, a shortage of deeply affordable rental units and gaps in housing for people with disabilities and seniors.
Paul, a housing commission staff member, summarized key findings from a housing needs assessment presented in mid-June by consultant Ryan Kilpatrick and told commissioners the full report is available in the commission packet and online.
Paul said the assessment projects the county is on track to meet demand for rentals serving 51% to 120% of area median income (AMI) but is underperforming in creating units below 50% AMI. "So less on track, for the below 50% AMI. That's a tougher market," Paul said,…
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