Reports and Documents
Target Market Analyses
The Northwest Michigan Target Market Analysis, conducted by market analyst LandUse USA and coordinated by Networks Northwest and Housing North, shows the potential demand for new units in each county, city, and village in Northwest Lower Michigan through 2025.
2020 Target Market Analysis Fact Sheets:
Ten County Summary - Northwest Michigan Region Residential TMA Fact Sheet
| Antrim County | Kalkaska County |
| Benzie County | Leelanau County |
| Charlevoix County | Manistee County |
| Emmet County | Missaukee County |
| Grand Traverse County | Wexford County |
2020 Target Market Analysis:
Ten County Summary - Northwest Michigan Region Residential TMA
| Antrim County | Kalkaska County |
| Benzie County | Leelanau County |
| Charlevoix County | Manistee County |
| Emmet County | Missaukee County |
| Grand Traverse County | Wexford County |
Housing reports were prepared in 2013 and 2014 by Networks Northwest for Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford counties to provide the information foundation for a regional housing strategy, an element of the Framework for Our Future. The inventories, provided below, provide an overview of housing affordability, type, and condition, as well as information on related factors such as energy and transportation costs, vacancies and foreclosures, and homelessness.
The Grand Traverse County Housing Inventory, and the Grand Traverse County Housing Strategy, were completed with assistance from Networks Northwest, formerly Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, in 2012 and 2013, and are available below.
Short Term Rentals Info Session
On May 16, 2018, Networks Northwest hosted an info session on short term rentals. Materials from the events are below.
Short Term Rentals Intro (PDF)
Ulrik Binzer Presentation (PDF)
Housing Affordability Strategies & Resources: Best Practice Guides for Northwest Michigan
Housing Affordability Strategies and Resources is a series of best-practice resources that summarize proactive housing policies and programs that could be effective in Northwest Michigan. Taken singly, these strategies won’t act as stand-alone solutions; but they can be a valuable set of tools for local officials, planners, businesses, developers, nonprofits, and the public as they work together to improve the supply of affordable housing in their communities.
Housing Choices for Northwest Michigan
Our Township greatly benefits from Network Northwest's experience, depth of knowledge and understanding. Because they work with so many diverse communities in our ten-county region they understand the local land-use issues and are already working on solutions by the time we realize we need some help.
- Susan Odom, Chair, Suttons Bay Township Planning Commission