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Reports & ToolkitsHousing is one of the basic needs for healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Some research estimates a housing shortage of more than 3.8 million units across the country. County voices are instrumental in community planning, land use, zoning and enacting policies and other regulations that affect housing.Housing Affordability for America's Counties
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Housing Affordability for America's Counties
Housing is one of the basic needs for healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Some research estimates a housing shortage of more than 3.8 million units across the country. County voices are instrumental in community planning, land use, zoning and enacting policies and other regulations that affect housing. In addition, many counties distribute federal relief for emergency rental assistance, evictions and foreclosures, and provide temporary housing solutions to individuals with disabilities, low-income populations, veterans and those experiencing homelessness. Though county leaders have varied authority in cultivating housing affordability, each county can play a role in the solution.
Demand for housing has outpaced available supply in counties nationwide
County housing income to cost ratio compared to population trends from the Housing Solutions Matchmaker Tool analysis.
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Housing America's Residents: The Role of Counties
Housing spans a wide range of touchpoints in many counties. Though authority may vary, each county can play a role in the solution. There are five key areas in which counties can use policy, administrative, financial or convening levers to foster housing affordability.
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Archive of Housing Publications
Building Homes: County Funding for Affordable Housing, 2018
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Access to Housing: Supporting County Workers Through Affordable Homes, 2018
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Housing Connections: Promoting Affordability Through Community Engagement, 2018
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Planning Ahead: County Planning, Land Use and Zoning Strategies for Affordable Housing, 2018
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Affordable Housing Toolkit For Counties, 2019
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Housing is one of the basic needs for healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Some research estimates a housing shortage of more than 3.8 million units across the country.2023-04-28Reports & Toolkits2023-05-22
Housing is one of the basic needs for healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Some research estimates a housing shortage of more than 3.8 million units across the country. County voices are instrumental in community planning, land use, zoning and enacting policies and other regulations that affect housing. In addition, many counties distribute federal relief for emergency rental assistance, evictions and foreclosures, and provide temporary housing solutions to individuals with disabilities, low-income populations, veterans and those experiencing homelessness. Though county leaders have varied authority in cultivating housing affordability, each county can play a role in the solution.
Demand for housing has outpaced available supply in counties nationwide
County housing income to cost ratio compared to population trends from the Housing Solutions Matchmaker Tool analysis.
Housing America's Residents: The Role of Counties
Housing spans a wide range of touchpoints in many counties. Though authority may vary, each county can play a role in the solution. There are five key areas in which counties can use policy, administrative, financial or convening levers to foster housing affordability.
Archive of Housing Publications
Building Homes: County Funding for Affordable Housing, 2018 |
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Access to Housing: Supporting County Workers Through Affordable Homes, 2018 |
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Housing Connections: Promoting Affordability Through Community Engagement, 2018 |
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Planning Ahead: County Planning, Land Use and Zoning Strategies for Affordable Housing, 2018 |
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Affordable Housing Toolkit For Counties, 2019 |
About Kevin Shrawder (Full Bio)
Senior Analyst, Economic and Government Studies
Kevin is NACo's senior analyst for economic and government studies in NACo's Counties Futures Lab. His responsibilities include leading new research on key government functions to expand NACo’s data resources on county governance and providing leadership to NACo’s Housing Task Force.More from Kevin Shrawder
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June 13, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmNote: This convening will focus on strategies for rural and smaller suburban counties. To learn more about strategies for urban counties, please join the June 15 session.06132:00 pm<p><strong>Note: This convening will focus on strategies for rural and smaller suburban counties.
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June 15, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmNote: This convening will focus on strategies for urban and larger suburban counties. To learn more about strategies for rural counties, please join the June 13 session.06152:00 pm<p><strong>Note: This convening will focus on strategies for urban and larger suburban counties.
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June 21, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmPost-secondary education can be a pathway to gaining the degrees, credentials and skills needed for family-sustaining employment.06213:00 pm<p>Post-secondary education can be a pathway to gaining the degrees, credentials and skills needed for family-sustaining employment.
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Community, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee
Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential, commercial, and industrial development, and building and housing codes. Policy Platform & Resolutions 2022-2023 2022 NACo Legislative Prioritiespagepagepage<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential,
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