June 4, 2026 Housing Commission

The June 4, 2026 meeting of the miOttawa Housing Commission focused extensively on updates and discussions related to housing development projects, revolving loan funds, and strategic planning for housing affordability and growth in Ottawa County. Key procurement-related topics included leveraging county-owned properties for housing development, with plans to pursue site design options and preliminary approvals to de-risk properties before issuing requests for proposals (RFPs). The commission also reviewed occupancy rates and affordability metrics for various housing projects, discussed challenges developers face with zoning and public approval processes, and considered innovative housing models such as small footprint homes and mixed-income developments. Additionally, the meeting covered data collection and analysis efforts related to building permits and housing stock to better inform future housing strategies and procurement decisions. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the discussions highlighted ongoing efforts to support housing development through strategic use of county assets and collaboration with developers and community partners.