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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.
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Bellingham and Shoreline took major steps toward eliminating parking minimums for new housing construction citywide this week.
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Ryan Mello, a Democrat, was elected in November to succeed Republican Bruce Dammeier, who was frequently at odds with county council.
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Bellingham could remove parking mandates for all new developments citywide in an effort to address its lack of affordable housing.
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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.
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The response from residents has varied widely on a set of planning commission recommendations that is being considered by Tacoma City Council.
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The plan would use bonds to fund the development of “workforce” housing in King County for people earning 50%-120% of area median income.
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Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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An affordable housing project in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood is intended to address gentrification by prioritizing affordable housing.
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A new state law will allow local governments to offer a tax deferral to developers who turn office space into affordable housing.