We’re looking to gather perspectives and ideas relating to housing availability, affordability, housing conditions, barriers to residential development in Huron County, and discuss opportunities for growth to help guide future housing strategies.

The purpose of this study is to better understand Huron County's current housing landscape and identify opportunities to support future residential development. As part of the process, the project team is asking residents, business owners, and seasonal visitors to share their experiences through a brief community survey

Through this grant, the Huron County BRA will conduct the first comprehensive Housing Conditions and Development Readiness Study in Huron County. The study will assess countywide and municipal existing conditions, a supply-demand analysis, an affordability analysis, and development barriers. The project will also feature housing workshops with local elected and appointed officials from across the county aiming to provide actionable data and strategies to guide zoning updates, attract investment, and support workforce and economic development efforts.

The Huron County Economic Development Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or firms to provide housing data and assessment services. The selected consultant will produce a comprehensive, data-driven Housing Conditions and Development Readiness Assessment to establish a baseline understanding of housing conditions and development readiness across Huron County. The results of this assessment will inform the EDC’s phased housing systems work and may lead to subsequent analyses such as a Target Market Analysis, Market Feasibility Study, or Strategic Implementation Plan depending on the findings of the baseline assessment.