Carroll city officials are optimistic their latest housing incentive program will spur new construction within the community. According to City Manager Mike Pogge-Weaver, Carroll’s housing stock has struggled for years to keep up with market demands and is stifling economic growth opportunities. At their meeting last month, the Carroll City Council approved a new infill housing program to motivate contractors to build in town.
This program is available in most areas of the community, but it does exclude the Rolling Hills and North Ridge neighborhoods. Pogge-Weaver says they have other incentives planned there.
It has become somewhat common practice in recent years for city governments to get involved in their local housing markets to expand their tax base and address the growing workforce housing shortage. Pogge-Weaver says Carroll historically has shied away from direct involvement, but the issue has persisted for too long.
He says this is an aggressive move by city leaders to address the problem.
The application period opened on Aug. 1. Approved construction must be completed within 18 months of approval or before Sept. 1, 2024, which is the deadline for the use of ARPA funds. More details are available at www.cityofcarroll.com/Housing-Incentives. The full interview with Pogge-Weaver is available below.
