Affordable, Quality Housing

Below you will find regional and county-level housing goals, housing baseline statistics, success stories for communities making positive impacts in the housing realm, and resources for implementing affordable housing practices in your community.

Affordable Housing is, put simply, housing that a household can obtain, while still having money left over for other necessities such as food, transportation, and health care. Typically, affordable housing costs less than 30% of the household’s gross annual income. Throughout the Regional Community Strategic Planning Process conducted as part of BRADD’s 2022-2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, each of BRADD’s 10 counties set goals and objectives address housing needs in their communities. Additionally, BRADD has several regional goals targeting affordable, quality housing. A summary of both the regional goals and county goals and objectives can be found in the tabs to the right. 

Housing at a Glance

BRADD tracks regional data points across multiple categories, including housing. A snapshot of housing in the region is displayed here.

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Local Success

Warren County:
Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing to those who cannot otherwise afford it. Click the button below to learn more about how Habitat for Humanity is assisting with housing efforts in Warren County.

Additional Resources

For more ideas, tools, and and example projects check out the links below.

American Planning Association

Info about resource here.

Washtenaw Count Michigan

This 5-page PDF file provides a good overview of affordable housing and how housing in interconnected to numerous other community development issues.

Community & Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky

In this publication series from CEDIK, researchers examine issues around housing in Kentucky. Including: Housing Availability, Trends, and Commuting Patterns. CEDIK also provides profiles for each county.

Siteline Institute

Part of a longer housing series, this article looks specifically at how communities can promote affordable and age-friendly housing options.

AARP


This publication introduces readers to a future that can feature a menu of housing options that better serve people of all ages and the needs of a changing America.

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission

This guidebook from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission in Pennsylvania provides a good foundation for inclusionary zoning practices as they relate to affordable housing.

National Development Council

This national program provides equity capital for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing using Low Income Housing, Historic Preservation and Renewable Energy Tax Credits.

strong towns

Urban Design Associates (UDA) has been involved in the design of mixed-income neighborhoods for a half-century. Check out this interview with co-founder of UDA, Ray Gindroz, FAIA, who served as chairman and led countless projects on transforming public housing into mixed-income neighborhoods.