Housing Planner

Recruitment began on December 17, 2025

and the job listing Expires on January 17, 2026

Come join our team! The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and experienced professional to become our newest Senior or Principal Housing Planner in our Regional Planning & Development department.

The ideal candidate has a passion for advancing housing choices for all residents and creating vibrant places for opportunity and belonging. The Senior or Principal Housing Planner will work on a wide range of housing related projects requiring skills in data collection and analysis, critical thinking, housing policy, zoning and land use, community engagement, plan creation and project support/management. Familiarity with state policy, programs, and/or local affordable housing initiatives is a plus.

The position will be largely responsible for helping CRCOG develop and maintain our regional housing growth plan and its related components. This includes supporting or managing (depending on level of experience) some aspects of the plan and contributing to others, including but not limited to working with municipalities and other stakeholders to: create and update developable land inventories, allocate and communicate affordable housing unit goals for each of our municipalities, build consensus, develop the growth plan and strategies contained within, track regional and local implementation, and provide annual updates and plan updates every five years.

This position reports to the Director of Regional Planning & Development or their designee.