Johnson City’s Housing Shortage Continues To Grow. Despite A Surge In New Residential Permits, The City Still Falls Short By Over 55-Hundred Units, With Officials Warning The Gap Will Expand Without Action. Skyrocketing Development Costs And Limited Incentives Make Affordable Housing Difficult To Build. City Leaders Are Considering Tax Credits, Loan Programs, And Land Conveyance To Spur New Housing Projects And Tackle The Crisis.
