Housing and Community Services, Rockville Reports

Rockville to Seek Community Feedback for Housing Needs Assessment

The City of Rockville is continuing work on a comprehensive housing needs assessment, a multi-month effort to better understand existing and future housing needs across the community.

The assessment will examine housing affordability, availability and type, with a focus on identifying gaps affecting older adults, renters, people with disabilities, families and residents with limited or moderate incomes. Findings will help inform the city’s future housing policy, programs and planning decisions.

Community input is a central component of the assessment. Beginning this winter and continuing into early spring, Rockville will invite community members to share their experiences, priorities and preferences related to housing.

Planned engagement efforts are expected to include an online survey and in-person outreach intended to reach people who may be less likely to participate online. Additional opportunities for discussion and feedback are anticipated as the assessment progresses.

The city will make a particular effort to hear from groups that are often underrepresented in planning processes, including renters, older adults, people with disabilities and residents who speak languages other than English at home.

An open house will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 in the first-floor meeting space of Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave.

Information collected through surveys and engagement activities will be analyzed to build a clearer picture of housing needs citywide. A summary of community feedback and findings is anticipated later this spring.

Find details about how to participate, including survey access and upcoming engagement opportunities, when available, at rockvillemd.gov/housing.