Specifications include, but are not limited to: Task 1: Data Package: The consultant will collect and package housing data on current housing inventory, occupancy, diversity of units and affordability in the Town of Cape Elizabeth and comparison communities. Much of this data is available in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, however, use of 2020 US Census data should be the primary source to the extent possible. The proposal should identify the housing data elements recommended for the study. (Estimated completion deadline February 18, 2022) Task 2: Specific housing creation goals: The consultant will draft specific affordable housing creation goals, which shall include a targeted total number of affordable housing homes to create over the next 10 years, and may also include types of housing, size of housing units (bedrooms), split of rental/ownership housing and range of affordability (50%-120% of area median income). (Estimated completion deadline March 25, 2022) Task 3: a. Land Use changes: The consultant will recommend land use regulations to align town development requirements with affordable housing targets. Recommendations should be wide ranging and potentially include affordable housing creation methods not currently in use in the Town. Recommendations should align with available affordable housing funding programs, reflect the limited amount of land available for development and ready availability of infrastructure. b. Other municipal actions: The consultant will recommend other affordable housing production actions, including but not limited to use of municipal land or town purchase of land for development of affordable housing and transfer payments to service center communities to create affordable housing. (Estimated completion May 6th)
