Ottawa County’s several housing programs deploying TIF to rebalance brownfield areas to redevelop brownfield sites. Three projects on brownfields promote affordable/workforce housing by 2024-2025. Reports cite higher rents and prices, a persistent housing gap even with new units, thousands remain needed for rental and income-qualified housing. ongoing county efforts to increase inventory to support local employers and services. County leaders stress incremental one-build-at-a-time progress, linking housing supply to economic growth and quality of life. Ottawa County Media Room references ongoing affordable housing challenges alongside forward-moving solutions. Only 15 months after legislation expanding TIF, progress continues. Housing progress continues, but gaps remain for numerous residents. Officials note improvements for low to middle incomes. Holland’s proposed development is seen as a positive step. Newsletters and local reports outline ongoing housing updates. Overall, Ottawa County advances housing with economic growth in mind.
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Ottawa County Media Room
While a lack of affordable housing continues to be a major challenge for Michigan, Ottawa County communities are moving forward with solutions. Just 15 months after the state passed legislation expanding the use of Tax-Increment Financing (TIF) to support certain housing development activities, there are now three brownfield site redevelopments taking advantage of the tool in Ottawa County – two in Hudsonville and one in Spring Lake.
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Report: Ottawa County housing progress continues, but gaps remain for many
Leaders share updated housing data, highlighting strides made and ongoing efforts to expand access for households with low, moderate, and middle incomes.
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Proposed housing development a 'step the right direction' toward ...
An $18 million housing development proposed in Holland couldn’t come at a better time, officials say, as Ottawa County struggles to address a massive housing shortage.
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Ottawa County, Michigan, Project Updates Newsletter
The Performance Improvement division completed several projects in November and December including an evaluation plan for a food club, assisting with a nonprofit salary survey, and completing a staffing evaluation for Zeeland City. Land use projects included launching a groundwater reporting tool and installing monitoring sensors. Economic development efforts included developing a digital inclusion strategy and farmland preservation applications. Ongoing projects include evaluating community...
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Michigan’s fastest-growing county remains committed to preserving farmland
Ottawa County is both the fastest growing county in the state and an agricultural powerhouse. The challenge is preserving farmland that also is in demand for housing developments. That’s where the county’s PDR program plays a pivotal role.
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Village of Ottawa officials discuss upcoming development | News
Lots of progress and change are happening in Putnam County. We focus on the improvements and community involvement in the Village of Ottawa!
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120-unit development aims to alleviate city's housing crunch
A proposed 120-unit housing development, Country Club One, is poised to help alleviate some of the housing shortage in the Holland area.