Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Indicators of Housing in Jiroft and forecasting Housing Demand for 1400

Housing is one of the most basic human needs and is considered one of the critical issues in developing countries. Due to the economic mismanagement, lack of planning for housing and the rapid growth of urban population, there has been a mismatch between housing supply and demand in many cities of Iran which enhances the need for the advanced planning.  The current study aims   to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative indicators of housing in the Jiroft city and compare with other cities of Iran. It further aims to forcast the housing demand of this city for 1400. The current study applies descriptive – analytical method, and relies on library resources, population statistics, housing censuses, comprehensive plan of Jiroft and field research. The study finds that during the period 1345-1390 Jiroft housing has been improved both in term of quantity and quality .even though in some it is considered in lower level than other cities of Iran. In addition the study forecasts that in 1400 based on the population of city 15774 new housing units as well as 1246146 square meter of land lot will be required.