Oneida County Presents Housing Market Report

Public Meeting Takes Place March 13th

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced today that the Oneida County Department of Planning, in partnership with UP Development Planning LLC (Urban Planners), will be presenting the County’s Housing Market Inventory Assessment and Strategy Report at a public meeting on March 13.

The report will presented at two separate sessions to maximize the opportunity for those interested in attending:

• March 13, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MVCC ThINCubator, 326 Broad St., Utica. Media are encouraged to attend this session as County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. will be present and available to answer questions.

• March 13, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the MVCC ThINCubator, 326 Broad St., Utica.

“Housing is a critical piece in preparing for the future of Oneida County,” Picente said. “It is essential to economic and community development at all levels. It is the way we grow to attract more people and more businesses and allow them to thrive throughout our community. I urge everyone to attend one of our report presentation sessions to learn how this holistic approach will provide a real strategy for strengthening our housing sector.”

Representatives from the Planning Department and Urban Partners will be available at each presentation session to answer questions from the public and light refreshments will be served.

Those who would like to attend are asked to RSVP for either session by calling 315-798-5710 or emailing planning@oneidacountyny.gov.

Picente announced the commission of the Housing Inventory Assessment in the Summer of 2023 as part of an initiative to address the needs and gaps in county housing options through a strategic plan. As part of the process, an online survey was conducted last fall.

The goal of this first-of-its-kind comprehensive housing plan is to innovatively bring together market influencers and workforce drivers to accurately assess current needs and provide a strategy for the future of housing within Oneida County using meta-analysis of existing data, housing plans, identified housing needs and projected housing needs across the region.