By Arthur C. Nelson, Ph.D., FScSS, FAICP

Abstract: Nevada is on the cusp of a housing catastrophe, especially in Southern Nevada. While demand is robust, producing homes may be more challenging going forward than in the past. This report includes an overview of housing concerns, summarizes the headship rate methodology used in analysis, applies the methodology to census data to estimate the current under-supply of occupied housing units, and considers demographic data to estimate occupied housing unit demand to 2040. The report reviews various local, state, and federal policy options to increase housing supply. An assertive policy framework to expand housing especially in Southern Nevada is outlined.

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