affordable housing

A bill that aims to address housing supply and affordability in Washington by lowering parking requirements is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.

The debate over rent limits has roared back to life in Washington this year, as a bill to cap annual increases makes its way through the state legislature.

Bellingham and Shoreline took major steps toward eliminating parking minimums for new housing construction citywide this week.

Ryan Mello, a Democrat, was elected in November to succeed Republican Bruce Dammeier, who was frequently at odds with county council.

Bellingham could remove parking mandates for all new developments citywide in an effort to address its lack of affordable housing.

The land swap will allow Pierce County to develop up to 28 lots, for single family houses and duplexes, on a vacant site near Graham, Washington.

The response from residents has varied widely on a set of planning commission recommendations that is being considered by Tacoma City Council.

The plan would use bonds to fund the development of “workforce” housing in King County for people earning 50%-120% of area median income.

Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

An affordable housing project in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood is intended to address gentrification by prioritizing affordable housing.