Request for Proposals - Housing Market Study

The City of Clear Lake, Iowa is seeking a qualified consulting firm to produce a comprehensive housing market study that will supply actionable intelligence for developers, builders, investors, lenders, property owners, economic‑development groups, and local decision‑makers. • Conduct a detailed community and economic profile, including demographics, labor‑market dynamics, and emerging development opportunities. • Analyze existing housing inventory, vacancy rates, rent levels, and condition of both owner‑occupied and rental units across all housing categories. • Evaluate market supply vs. demand for each housing type, forecast 5‑, 10‑, and 20‑year unit needs under multiple growth scenarios, and identify development‑ready sites and investment‑grade opportunities. • Deliver a full set of reports – existing conditions, full market study, executive summary, developer market guide – and present findings to the City Council.