Progress is being made, but Door County Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Michelle Lawrie wants residents to see more housing options in the future.

The DCEDC plans to conduct a second housing study in the coming months, seven years after completing its first in 2019.

The study will assess current housing inventory and development activity, examine factors influencing supply and demand — including employer needs, pricing levels and short-term rentals — and project demand for workforce, affordable, seasonal workforce, senior and market-rate housing in the coming years.

The 2019 study showed Door County was short hundreds of housing units, particularly those considered affordable or workforce housing.

Communities such as Sturgeon Bay have made strides in recent years. This month, the state of Wisconsin approved conceptual plans for the Columbia Corners Apartments, which will offer 60 income-restricted units for families earning 30% to 80% of the area median income.

Despite those gains, Lawrie said addressing housing in Door County should remain a constant part of the area’s economic development discussion.

The DCEDC is accepting proposals for the housing study until 5 p.m. March 18.