Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2017, Question 29

Has jurisdiction attempted to reduce barriers to new construction or renovation

Full Question Text

Some local governments have begun experimenting with policy changes to boost housing construction and renovation. Recently, has your jurisdiction attempted to reduce barriers to new construction or renovation by streamlining local processes (e.g., permitting, site reviews, inspections, etc.), reducing fees, or revising other zoning code requirements?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Some local governments have begun experimenting with policy changes to boost housing construction and renovation. Recently, has your jurisdiction attempted to reduce barriers to new construction or renovation by streamlining local processes (e.g., permitting, site reviews, inspections, etc.), reducing fees, or revising other zoning code requirements? Yes 22% 13% 37% 20% 18%
No 61% 74% 57% 73% 70%
Don't Know 17% 13% 6% 8% 12%