Grand Forks County Housing Expansion

planned

A housing study identified a need for 2,314 additional housing units in Grand Forks County by 2030, requiring an average of 483 new homes per year to meet accelerating housing demands. The county currently averages 24 new building permits per year, indicating a significant gap in housing development. The study highlights needs for entry-level homeownership, low-interest loans for single-family rehabilitation, and both market rate and affordable rental housing. The county can play roles such as establishing financial support parameters, removing dilapidated properties, inventorying available lots, negotiating tax agreements with developers, taxing unoccupied properties at higher rates, and supporting a regional housing fund.