Columbia County Housing Needs Assessment

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From the executive summary:

The primary goal of this study is to determine whether there is an adequate supply
of affordable sales and rental housing to meet the needs of households at or below 80
percent of median household income in Columbia County. This study profiles key
demographic, housing, and economic patterns occurring in the county and provides a tool
that County leaders, residents, and housing professionals can use to address increasing
needs for affordable housing.

More specifically, the purpose of this study is:

To define the economic and physical climate for housing development

To document the characteristics of the county’s housing stock

To identify housing problems and opportunities

To define the supply and demand characteristics for various types of
housing, including sales housing, rental housing and special needs
housing

To define the organizational framework of agencies, organizations and
developers currently engaged in housing development activity

To identify barriers to the production of affordable housing

To prioritize needs and establish a strategic plan of action to address
housing needs

The County of Columbia selected the firm of Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc., a
housing and community development consulting firm with offices in Pittsburgh,
Harrisburg, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to assist with the preparation of this
document.