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Commission hears update on workforce housing planning; staff says housing-needs analysis not funded yet
Summary
Staff said the city is not currently doing a housing needs analysis for the workforce housing project and will look for funding starting early next year; staff noted the work is expensive and may be pursued via grants such as those from the Department of Land and Conservation, and a participant said the vacancy rate is "less than 1%."
Commissioners asked whether the city plans to do a housing needs analysis tied to a workforce housing project. A staff member said, "At this time, the city's not doing the housing needs analysis" and that the city will look for funding because the analysis is expensive and requires hiring a consultant.
Staff said they will begin looking for funding by the first of the year and would check with Christy about grant opportunities through the Department of Land and Conservation. One participant said rental vacancy in the area is "less than 1%," a figure raised to highlight local housing demand. The transcript records discussion and planning intent but does not include a funding commitment or contract award; commissioners requested follow-up on funding options.
