Sedona staff present sprawling Balanced Housing Strategy; council asks for prioritization and timelines

Sep 8, 2026

City staff presented a two-phase Balanced Housing Strategy outlining targets, 22 focus areas and multiple funding and code-change options; councilors and public urged clearer priorities, phasing, and measurable benchmarks before formal adoption.

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City planning staff presented a two-part Balanced Housing Strategy to the Sedona City Council that combines an analysis of housing needs with recommended strategies and specific actions intended to address four key local gaps: working-age households with children, hospitality workers, and housing‑vulnerable senior households. The presentation framed a 10‑year target of about 775 units — split across ownership and rental with an emphasis on attainable and permanent affordability — and proposed 22 focus areas ranging from administrative tools to use of city land.

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