Recommendation CC.21
Recommendation Status: Expand
Allow a broad range of housing types that preserve and build in affordability.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Offering a diversity of housing options increases housing availability at various income levels.
Various housing options can help to retain and attract residents where housing costs for the region are generally lower compared to peer regions.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Responsible Growth
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
Affordability Housing Trust Fund
Missouri Workforce Housing Association
Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
St. Louis Association of Realtors
Municipal League of Metro St. Louis
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Community Development Block Grant
HOME Investment Partnership
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri Housing Development Commission
Tracking Implementation
Shift to more market rate housing opportunities.
Tracking Success
Percentage of housing units provided for those who are 80% or below of Area Median Income.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Find other resources to provide gap financing for private developers.
If underperforming, what should we do?