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Ferguson supervisors continue discussion on renters' rights and housing affordability; no action taken
Summary
Board discussed renter protections, rental‑permit enforcement, tenant resources, short‑term‑rental limits and broader affordability challenges. Community members urged stronger measures to increase homeownership and address landlord concentration; staff to pursue additional data and intermunicipal coordination.
Ferguson Township supervisors spent significant time Sept. 2 discussing safe and affordable housing, tenant protections and enforcement pathways but took no formal action.
Assistant Township Manager presented a memo noting that about 40% of Ferguson households rent and that many renters spend more than 30% of household income on rent in Center County. Staff described existing tools — rental permits, property‑maintenance…
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