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City releases updated housing needs assessment; land bank reports 71 properties sold, CHIP incentives under way
Summary
Director Kim Froen presented a new housing needs assessment completed in late 2024 that updates priorities for the next 3–4 years; the Pittsburg Land Bank reported 71 properties sold since 2015 with 43 homes built/planned, and the City Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) provides builders a 10% reimbursement up to $20,000 per unit.
City housing staff presented an updated housing needs assessment on Nov. 12 that officials said will guide grant applications, developer outreach and policy priorities over the next 3–4 years.
Director Kim Froen said Novogradic completed the assessment in late 2024 following stakeholder outreach with more than 90 participants. The study identifies priority target markets: extremely low‑ and low‑income renters, first‑time home buyers, existing owners seeking to downsize or upgrade, commuters and new residents. Froen said the city…
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