Housing Needs Assessment Presentation 2025

The City of Clarksville, TN, presented a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment for 2025, highlighting significant growth and development challenges over the past several years. The assessment, conducted by Bowen National Research, detailed demographic trends, housing inventory, affordability issues, and gaps in both rental and for-sale housing markets. Key findings include a need for approximately 7,600 new housing units to maintain current demand, with particular shortages in affordable and attainable housing for families, seniors, and workforce populations. The report emphasized high occupancy rates, long waiting lists for affordable housing, and a disconnect between local wages and housing costs, which impacts workforce retention and economic growth. Recommendations focused on community collaboration, policy incentives, development partnerships, and the importance of a dedicated housing champion to lead efforts addressing these challenges.