Broome County Housing Needs Assessment
This study highlights critical housing challenges in the county, including a need for housing interventions to support at least 26,674 households due to factors like high cost burdens, displaced workers, and inadequate housing quality. The assessment reveals that residents perceive limited availability of affordable housing and shows a strong preference for single-family homes in safe, appealing neighborhoods. The report also proposes six key strategies to address these issues, such as enhancing implementation capacity, improving the existing housing stock, supporting new housing developments, and promoting equity and fair access to housing