RFP - Kent County Housing Study

The Kent County Government is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to assist in developing a comprehensive housing study. The study aims to analyze the current housing stock supply and demand in Kent County, including its availability, accessibility, adequacy, and affordability. The selected vendor will identify key data metrics, including the number of housing units constructed, availability and accessibility of rental units, and change in household income demographics. The vendor will also examine the needs of special populations, such as homeless and disabled individuals, and aging adult populations. The study will provide an evaluation of existing County and Municipal ordinances and Comprehensive Plans, as well as an analysis of the current real estate market and projection of the future economic climate in Kent County. The vendor will create a plan, including a timeline for implementation of suggested strategies, and identify any additional resources necessary to implement recommendations. • The study will incorporate a comprehensive housing needs assessment to determine the community's issues and needs. • The vendor will assess recent trends, existing conditions, evaluate current policies, conduct community focus groups, and provide surveys to identify gaps in the housing market. • The vendor will provide potential strategies, recommendations for policy changes, and innovative housing options that will result in housing solutions for the residents in Kent County. • The study will examine geographic areas of opportunity, blighted areas, and/or properties for possible rehabilitation and rental units. • The vendor will review promising and proven housing strategies and estimate their capacity to succeed in Kent County. • The vendor will identify constraints that impact housing supply in Kent County, such as short-term rentals and second homes.