Why Housing Diversity Matters |
Young adults, elders, big families, single parents, individuals with disabilities—they all call Billings their home. Housing must be able to serve the needs of diverse households and that means shelter that varies in size, form, and price. A single-family house with three bedrooms and a large yard is not suitable for every household. A young professional or elder person living alone on a limited income is certainly looking for a home that is just right for their needs. Yet in Billings we see a mismatch between housing types that residents need and can afford and what is actually available.
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There is a lack of housing choice in Billings
Over 60% of the housing stock in Billings is a large single family home on a large lot One type of housing cannot meet the needs of all households
We need a more diverse range of housing choice Families of all shapes and sizes can call Billings home if we have more choices Source
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data for Billings city, MT (2010-2014). U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2012-2016 5-Year Estimates for Billings city, MT. |