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How preapproved building plans can reform small-scale housing production
March 31, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The Kansas City region faces persistent underproduction of housing across price points as demand grows. Preapproved building plans are one solution cities like Overland Park are using to reduce permitting time and quicken the development process for missing middle housing.

The region repriced: What new housing data reveals about affordability in the Kansas City metro
March 16, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Key takeaway: Rentals under $1,000 a month nearly halved, home values rose up to 72% and cost burden affects nearly a third of renters in every county in the region.

The World Cup is coming: What it means for short-term rentals and housing availability
December 10, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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How will the region’s housing system respond to temporary, concentrated demand?

Regional Housing Partnership expands coalition working to address housing affordability and instability issues
October 8, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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New initiatives announced to help change the housing narrative and inspire more stakeholders to champion housing solutions

The price of a place: How income shapes where we live
June 5, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Affordable housing located near jobs remains scarce for low-income families.  

 

KCHousingLocator.com helps connect more people to safe, accessible and affordable housing
February 19, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Website feature strengthens partnership between property owners and social service providers serving clients with special needs.

2024 updates to the housing data hub
January 22, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The Kansas City Region Housing Data Hub was updated at the end of 2024.

Accessory dwelling units continue to be an important housing solution for Kansas City area communities
December 31, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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ADUs provide more housing options and improve access to attainable housing for residents.

National trends and growing shortages in major US cities impact housing affordability in the Kansas City region
November 19, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Key insights into fixing the region's housing market.

Regional response to short-term rentals
November 19, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Short-term rentals (STRs) are a growing topic in the housing policy space.