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Kerrville consultants: housing demand rising; study and survey point to affordability gap
Summary
Consultants told the advisory committee an updated housing study and community survey show strong demand for new housing and acute affordability pressures: roughly 30% of homeowners and nearly half of renters are cost-burdened, while single-family inventory remains tight.
Consultants leading Kerrville’s comprehensive-plan update reported that an updated housing analysis and a summer community survey confirm rising housing demand and significant affordability pressures. Caitlin Admire, project manager for Freese and Nichols, said the updated housing study identifies roughly 1,400 for-sale units and 725 rental units in the demand profile and noted 800–900 new single-family lots already in development that will meet near-term needs.
The consultants and committee members said affordability is the dominant concern. “Approximately 30% of homeowners are…
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