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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update <br /> Chapter 7:Housing Plan <br /> B. Housing Supply <br /> It is important to assess the current housing stock in order to determine how Ramsey residents' housing <br /> needs are being met currently and into the future. Analyzing the existing housing supply informs decision- <br /> makers about what exists,the condition of housing, and what segments of the housing stock are already well- <br /> represented and which are under-represented. This section will describe the structure, tenure, quality, and <br /> affordability of the housing stock in Ramsey. These attributes will paint a picture of existing conditions,and, <br /> combined with housing demand information, will assist decision-makers in creating housing policies and <br /> programs. <br /> Structure <br /> As the table below illustrates, Ramsey consists of primarily single family, detached housing. However, over <br /> the past several years Ramsey has seen an increase in the development of townhomes and multifamily <br /> housing. Between 2000-2007, 60% of the new development was multifamily type housing such as <br /> townhomes. Table 1 indicates the mix of housing types by structure within Ramsey. <br /> Table 7-1: Occupied Housing Units <br /> Type of Unit Number Percentage <br /> Single Family, Detached 6,341 81% <br /> Townhomes, Duplexes, Twinhomes 1,310 17% <br /> Mobile Home Units 30 <1% <br /> Apartment Units 114 1% <br /> Total 7,795 100% <br /> Source:Anoka County GIS Data,November 2007 <br /> In addition to existing housing units, there are many more units that have been approved by the City but are <br /> yet to be constructed.As of June 2007,there are 453 platted single-family lots that are currently unimproved. <br /> There are also 618 platted townhome lots that are unimproved. When constructed, the City will have a total <br /> of over 8,500 housing units, 19%of which will be townhomes. <br /> In recent years, the City has been approving a larger variety of housing styles than in the past. The City of <br /> Ramsey has approved a larger number of townhomes since 2001, compared to earlier years. Single-family <br /> attached townhouses and rowhouses are gaining popularity in the market, and Figure I illustrates the shift in <br /> housing type between 2001-2004. While this recent increase in townhome development has contributed to <br /> the diversity of housing, Ramsey still consists of primarily single-family, detached homes. Permits for <br /> detached homes remain relatively steady over time,despite increases in other forms of housing. <br /> City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 7-2 <br />