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Brookings launches housing needs analysis RFP; commission discusses zoning guidance and short‑term rental policy

City of Brookings Planning Commission · February 4, 2026
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Planning staff announced a state‑statute‑compliant housing needs analysis RFP to replace a 2017 market study; commissioners discussed how the new analysis could guide comp plan and zone changes, noted the city has about 85 short‑term rentals and that a cap might be considered if counts approach 250.

The City of Brookings will issue an RFP for a new, state‑statute‑compliant housing needs analysis, Planning staff announced at the Feb. 3 Planning Commission meeting. The RFP goes out immediately and staff expects to award the contract in March.

Staff said the city previously paid for a 2017 market analysis that did not meet state requirements for a housing needs analysis. "The 1 that…

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