Housing is the Foundation of a Strong Community
Businesses can't grow without workers, communities can't thrive without places to live, and families need housing they can afford. We're working with partners across Sawyer County to help move housing projects from ideas to reality.
Why Housing Matters
Supports Local Employers
Businesses need workers—and workers need places to live.
Strengthens Communities
Housing helps families stay, schools grow, and communities thrive.
Long-Term Economic Growth
New housing supports local investment, construction, and long-term prosperity.
Our Role
SCEDC does not build housing or act as a developer. Instead, we serve as the vital link that moves projects forward. We connect communities, developers, financial partners, nonprofits, employers, and government agencies, ensuring that the right people and resources are at the table to turn housing ideas into reality.
Community Need
Partnerships
Funding Resources
Development
New Housing
Growing demand is creating new housing opportunities in Sawyer County.
Creating homes for our workforce is one of our greatest opportunities.
+ 992
Â
New households
since 2010Â
45%
Seasonal/ recreational use
600+
Household growth
2020-2030
9.2%
Population Growth
2010-2020
How We Help
Connect developers with local partners
Building relationships between those with the vision to build and those with the local expertise to succeed.
Identify funding opportunities
Navigating state and federal resources to help bridge the gap in housing project financing.
Support workforce housing initiatives
Focusing on solutions that provide housing for the workers essential to our local businesses.
Facilitate community collaboration
Bringing together local government, nonprofits, and employers to create a unified housing strategy.
Provide housing research
Providing the insights and local studies needed to make informed development decisions.
Support long-term housing solutions
Working with policy makers to ensure housing remains a priority for Sawyer County's future.
Housing Resources
Access the latest data, research, and reports guiding housing development in Sawyer County.
Sawyer County Housing Study
The Sawyer County Housing Market Profile provides a comprehensive look at housing conditions across the county, including population and household trends, housing inventory, affordability, and factors shaping future housing needs. Download the full report for detailed data and analysis.
