RHS Housing Strategy Spotlight:
Planning for Senior Housing
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The Regional Housing Strategy highlights the need for more senior housing units to accommodate the county’s fastest growing age cohort, seniors 55 and older. As of 2020, there were approximately 147,000 Dane County residents age 55 and older, and senior population is projected to grow at 1.5x the rate of the overall population from 2020-2040.
From 2020-2040, Dane County needs to produce 8,200 senior housing units to meet the varying needs of the county’s senior population.
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The RHS identifies the need for 6,000 of these units to be affordable senior housing, accessible to households making 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or less. Seniors are more likely to have annual incomes under $50,000 compared to households in other age cohorts. Seniors are also more likely to live on a fixed-income, making it more difficult to budget for increasing expenses of housing maintenance and repair.
What is Senior Housing and How Does it Impact the Housing Market?
Unit demand for senior housing in the Regional Housing Strategy refers to ADA accessible independent living that is either rental or single-family housing for residents 55 and older.
Adding senior housing units allow older residents to age in their community, and at the same time frees up scarce single-family housing which helps to reduce the housing shortage. To find out more about senior housing and potential solutions, please join us at the next RHS webinar on the Senior Housing Crisis, Thursday, September 18, 2025, 3:00-4:00PM. See below for more details. Zoom link here.
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Upcoming Regional Housing Network (RHN) Webinar
Please Join Us!
The Senior Housing Crisis
Thursday, September 18, 3:00-4:00PM
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Join us on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for our next RHN webinar exploring the senior housing crisis and solutions to help better meet older adults' housing needs. Darrin Wasniewski, Outreach Director, AARP Wisconsin, will discuss local and national senior housing solutions; Danny Afable, Development Manager at JT Klein, will discuss how they are working with local communities to address the affordable senior housing shortage; and, Dane County Senior Planner Olivia Parry will present a new RHS Fact Sheet on Senior Housing. Mark your calendars - see you in September!
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94310243246
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City of Madison Financing for Affordable Homeownership Development, Programs, and Services RFP
The City of Madison Community Development Division (CDD) has released the Financing for Affordable Homeownership Development, Programs, and Services Request for Proposals (Affordable Homeownership RFP).
This RFP supports efforts to expand access to homeownership by financing the construction, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable owner-occupied housing in Madison. Funding is also available for homebuyer assistance, minor home repairs, and homeownership education programs.
The CDD anticipates having at least $5.35 million available through the City's Affordable Housing Fund, City Levy. and federal HOME and CDBG programs. In addition, up to six vacant residential lots in the Owl Creek neighborhood will be available for new affordable owner-occupied development.
Please visit the CDD Funding Opportunities website to view the RFP Guidelines and register for the Application Workshop on August 8, 2025, from 2:00-3:00PM. Registration is required to attend (register here).
Please direct all questions on this Request for Proposals to Maria Davila-Martinez, Community Development Specialist, at mdavila-martinez@cityofmadison.com.
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Habitat for Humanity is looking for interested Individuals or groups from area businesses or communities to volunteer! It’s a great way to give back to your community, enjoy some team building and help make the dream of homeownership possible. Interested parties can volunteer on one of their building sites, and there are no skills required.
Volunteers work under supervision from a professional construction site supervisor who will assign them to appropriate tasks depending on their interest and skill level! Plenty of breaks are provided. It’s super fun and a great way to get out of the office for a few hours!
To volunteer as an individual, click here to sign up. To volunteer as a group, contact volunteer@habitatdane.org to get more details and pick a date!
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Conferences, Job Opening, and
Call for Proposals
MACLT is Searching for their Next Executive Director
Madison Area Community Land Trust Executive Director Olivia Williams is stepping down from her position after five years to pursue a role in national CLT consultation. MACLT is looking for a new Executive Director with experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leading a CLT or affordable housing nonprofit organization. Click here to learn more about the role and apply!
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Join us for Madison Housing Week!
Madison Housing Coalition is preparing for their second annual Madison Housing Week, which will take place October 19-25, 2025. Madison Housing Week will include various in-person and virtual events that will cover various housing-related topics.
The Madison Housing Coalition is seeking proposals for workshops, panels, and lectures related to housing. Interested parties can submit their proposals here. The deadline for proposals is August 15, 2025. Any questions about the event can be directed to Darrin Wasniewski, at dwasniewski@aarp.org
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Wisconsin American Planning Association (APA):
2025 Annual Conference
Thursday, September 11- Friday, September 12, 2025
La Crosse Center (300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse)
Register now for WAPA’s 2025 Annual Conference; Bridging Connections: Laying the Foundation for the Future! The conference will focus on the interconnections of various planning disciplines and their role in shaping communities of tomorrow. From mobility and housing to public health and the environment, this conference will explore how planners can create forward-thinking, collaborative, and cohesive strategies that pave the way for resilient, thriving communities. Register here, now!
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2025 Midwest Regional Community Land Trust (CLT) Conference
October 7-9, 2025
Park Hotel, Madison, WI
Registration is now open for the 2025 Midwest CLT Conference, happening October 7–9, 2025 at the Park Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. Join community land trust practitioners, housing advocates, and partners from across the region for:
· Interactive Workshops & Panels
· Local Spotlights & Experiences
· Inspiring Speakers
· Networking Opportunities
Whether you are new to CLTs or a seasoned pro, this conference is a chance to learn, connect, and grow with others dedicated to advancing permanently affordable housing in the Midwest.
REGISTER HERE.
For more information about the event, visit the conference website at www.midwestcltcon.com.
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