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State rep., county officials say housing shortage and SEA 1 require local planning
Summary
State Rep. Doug Miller told the Elkhart County Council the state faces about a 50,000‑unit housing shortfall and urged local housing plans; county officials warned that Senate Enrolled Act 1 changes to local income tax distribution could shift revenues and affect towns, schools and property‑tax credits.
State Rep. Doug Miller told the Elkhart County Council on March 19 that Indiana faces an estimated shortfall of roughly "50,000 housing units" and urged local leaders to prepare housing plans and zoning updates to speed construction.
"We're 50,000 housing units short," Miller said, arguing that the shortage pushes up prices and removes potential buyers from the local market. He urged the county to work with builders, industry and developers to increase supply and recommended exploring manufactured housing and accessory dwelling units as part of the solution.
County officials and council members echoed Miller's concern about how recent state changes to local…
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