A large majority of Dane County residents say the region lacks housing that’s attainable to all income levels, the results of a municipal survey indicate.
Just under 61% of survey respondents said housing in the region is too expensive when asked about the barriers preventing them from “living in your preferred housing type,” according to survey findings.
The state defines housing as being affordable when an occupant spends no more than 30% of their gross income on living costs, including utilities, according to the Wisconsin Housing Economic Development Authority.
The Community Housing Survey, which wrapped up at the beginning of February and is part of a larger project to develop a housing strategy for Dane County, found that 80% of respondents did not think housing was attainable for all...
The state defines housing as being affordable when an occupant spends no more than 30% of their gross income on living costs, including utilities, according to the Wisconsin Housing Economic Development Authority.
The Community Housing Survey, which wrapped up at the beginning of February and is part of a larger project to develop a housing strategy for Dane County, found that 80% of respondents did not think housing was attainable for all...
Notes: It is clear as to what the problem is, now we need to focus on a variety of solutions.
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