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 Resident's Survey

 

 Business's Survey

 

The City of Lexington, in collaboration with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, is working on a Housing Needs Study to assess the current and future housing needs of our community. The study will collect data on local housing trends and input from residents and stakeholders to help inform decisions about housing policies, programs, and development priorities.

Goals of the Housing Needs Study:

  1. Assess current housing conditions
  2. Determine housing demand and preferences
  3. Identify gaps in housing supply
  4. Support data-driven planning and policy

Upcoming Community Input Opportunities

  •  January 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. - Virtual Developers and Real Estate Focus Group (Register Here) 
  •  January 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. - Virtual Developers and Real Estate Focus Group (Register Here) 
  •  January 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at City Centre - Stakeholder Meeting with Local Employers and Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce
  • February 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. - Virtual Public Meeting to review and provide input on the initial findings and recommendations (Register Here)
  • February 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m. at Location TBD – In-person Open House to review and provide input on the initial findings and recommendations

To receive notification of when these meetings are scheduled, please sign up for eNews here.

For any questions or concerns, contact Rebecca Hart at REHart@lexingtonnc.gov. 

 

Previous Community Input

November 20, 2025 – Virtual Community Meeting

PTRC reviewed and held a discussion on the land use map, housing data, and existing policies with attendees. Attendees were also able to participate in a slido poll. Click here to see the slideshow presented with the polling results.

 

November 18, 2025 – Community Meeting at Robbins Rec Center

Attendees were encouraged to visit the various stations and provide input at each using stickers, post-it notes, or their agenda.

Click here to see the poster boards provided at each station and some of the feedback collected.

 

October 23, 2025 – Davidson County Homelessness Task Force Meeting

PTRC reviewed local housing data and asked attendees for feedback on the draft community survey and their perspective working with the unsheltered population.

Click here for the slideshow presented.  

 

City staff and volunteers have also tabled at the following events to promote the housing survey:

  • Boo Bash on October 31, 2025
  • Grinch at Finch on December 6, 2025
  • Lexington Farmer’s Market Holiday Market on December 6, 2025
  • Lexington Senior High School Men's & Women's Varsity Basketball Games on December 19, 2025 *
  • Lexington Farmer's Market on December 20, 2025 *

* Indicates events where the following Visual Preference Survey was conducted