Resources for Housing Discussions
Before diving into the links on this page, consider reading the following two resources:
March 2023
september 2023
Housing terms and acronyms:
Resources
Housing Data Overview
Housing data for Leelanau Township — April 2023
Affordable Housing in Leelanau?
Leelanau County housing crisis— Peninsula Housing — February 2023
Emergency Housing Guide
Available resources for emergency housing — Caring.com — April 2022
Leelanau County Fact Sheet
Housing needs in Leelanau County — Housing North — 2020
Data-driven insights about Leelanau County from Housing North — March 2023
ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — published with data from 2021
This checklist from Housing North seeks to help communities evaluate housing needs — published in 2020
15 tools to expand choice and supply — American Planning Association (MI chapter) — August 2022
A visualization of existing housing numbers in the township — March 2023
A resource from Homestretch Housing of Traverse City — February 2023
News
Leelanau info — Housing Needs Assessment
Leelanau Ticker | July 5, 2023
Written by Craig Manning of the Leelanau Ticker using information from Housing North.
How Much Does it Cost to Build a House in Michigan?
Howmuchly.com | July 19, 2022
This article examines the different aspects of building a house in Michigan, with a cost breakdown of the entire process.
Inside California's Tiny-Home Takeover
Business Insider | feb 24, 2023
Tiny homes, known as accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have filled backyards from San Jose to San Diego.
Pocket Neighborhoods: Small-Scale Community
Pocket Neighborhoods
Here you’ll find information about small-scale neighborhoods that make a big difference in the quality and health of our lives.
Can [Leelanau County’s] Housing Crisis Be Solved?
Leelanau Ticker | May 12, 2021
“There’s [a] need for housing across the income spectrum, among young people, retirees, and working families.” —Yarrow Brown
Pattern Book Homes for 21st Century Michigan
Michigan Municipal League | Sep 19, 2022
Many of these homes include more than one dwelling, providing flexibility for multi-generational families or rental income.