SOUTH SIOUX CITY: ADDRESSING HOUSING PROBLEMS BY IMPLEMENTING SOLUTIONS
Nov 18, 2021

NOVEMBER 2021 WEBINAR

Oscar Gomez, the Assistant City Administrator for the City of South Sioux City, presented about the journey, problems, and solutions of housing within his community. Gomez discussed that South Sioux City was experiencing shortage of homes, rise of construction cost, and an over-abundance of rentals. The rental inspection and owner occupied rehab programs were shared as the city's innovative solutions to combating housing issues.


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