Oneida County launches housing study

The Oneida County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC), along with the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC), is conducting a housing study to assess the needs of Oneida County communities.
“With help from our partners at Nicolet College and the Oneida County Health Department, along with other community leaders, we have produced a housing study in response to growing concerns over housing affordability and availability,” OCEDC officials said in a press release. “We need your input! This public survey is open to anyone who lives, works, goes to school in, or spends time in Oneida County. Responses are anonymous and they are used to identify trends in what kinds of housing is needed and at what prices, along with any other housing concerns survey respondents may have. The responses help inform the housing study’s recommendations.”
The survey is open until April 11 and the results will be published in May.
Leading the study is Tony Pharo, OCEDC executive director, who, along with Sam Wessel from NCWRPC, will “analyze market trends, collect public input, and interview local employers to understand which housing types are most in demand.” The study will also identify challenges preventing an adequate supply of housing and propose solutions that individual communities can explore based on their unique needs, the release states.
“Housing affordability and availability continue to be a major concern in Oneida County,” said Pharo. “This study will provide valuable data to guide decision-making and help create solutions that benefit both residents and local businesses.”