Housing Growth Initiatives
Summary
A Utica resident asked the county for a '100-year update' to codes so tiny houses could be built on vacant lots, arguing it would add tax revenue and housing for elderly and disabled residents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The commenter estimated thousands of vacant lots could generate significant new property tax revenue if developed.
Low-income, elderly and disabled residents who could afford small homes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Legislators- Budget Presentation - Oct 8, 2026
The county is targeting 6,000 new housing units by 2040. The executive announced a new housing division within the planning department, $2 million in restricted funds to launch it, and a fall summit with local governments on removing housing barriers.
Board of Legislators - Aug 12, 2026
A Utica resident asked the county for a '100-year update' to codes so tiny houses could be built on vacant lots, arguing it would add tax revenue and housing for elderly and disabled residents.
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