KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The results of a new survey about the tight housing market in Kalamazoo County shows affordable housing continuing to be the biggest problem. It also showed the public is solidly behind doing something to reduce the shortage, which some believe has become a crisis. The survey found that the most need is in the urban centers in the county, whether that be in Kalamazoo, Portage, Galesburg or any of the built up areas. Emily Petz, with the Upjohn Institute, told the County Board that their analysis shows the problem is getting worse, not better.
They also found that renters find it tougher to make their payments than owners.
Housing Director Mary Balkema says it validates what the County Board has done so far in their initial management of the Housing Millage.
These results will be combined with the findings from a survey of the homeless, and public input sessions to generate short term and long range strategies.
Reporting by: John McNeill
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