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