The purpose of the Castlegar and Area Housing Needs and Demands Study is to assess the needs and demands for affordable housing, identifying strengths and opportunities as well as significant challenges and gaps in housing resources. The findings of this report are based on research conducted in the summer and fall of 2012, including a quantitative analysis of local demographics, economy and housing issues and the findings of a series of stakeholder interviews and a service user survey. Finally, it provides some next steps for the community regarding housing in Castlegar and Area.