The Town of St. George 2025 Comprehensive Plan is a document outlining how our town will guide growth, preserve its character, and strengthen resilience over the next decade. Over the next few weeks we will have a series of posts that highlights six major themes: land use and development; municipal services and infrastructure; natural resources and climate resilience; community engagement and governance; economy and workforce; and housing. This is part 6, the final entry: Housing.
The Housing section of the St. George Comprehensive Plan 2025 identifies housing affordability and availability as major challenges affecting the town’s sustainability and workforce stability. Rising home prices, limited rental options, and competition from short-term rentals have made it increasingly difficult for essential workers, young families, and seniors to live in town. The plan outlines strategies to expand affordable and workforce housing through updated land use ordinances, higher-density zoning in growth areas, and collaboration with regional housing organizations and developers. It also emphasizes promoting accessory dwelling units (ADUs), incentivizing year-round residency, and exploring the possibility of monitoring or regulating short-term rentals. Climate resilience, energy efficiency, and accessibility are integral to future housing initiatives. Community engagement is central to the approach, and the plan calls for community discussions, surveys, and partnerships to ensure solutions reflect local priorities and preserve St. George’s character while addressing urgent housing needs.
If you'd like to read more specifically about Economy & Workforce in St. George, see page 108 (et.al.) of the plan.
This summary was produced with the help of AI, but reviewed by a member of the Comprehensive Planning Committee.