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Affordable Housing

J.P. Walmer enjoys his morning coffee in his tent outside Vancouver City Hall as construction at the nearby waterfront is visible in the background. Walmer has been homeless for about a month and is looking for a place he can afford. He said he sleeps on multiple air mattresses to make it easier for him to get out of bed.

Homeless population grays in Clark County as more seniors end up on the street

J.P. Walmer enjoys his morning coffee in his tent outside Vancouver City Hall as construction at the nearby waterfront is visible in the background. Walmer has been homeless for about a month and is looking for a place he can afford. He said he sleeps on multiple air mattresses to make it easier for him to get out of bed.

September 23, 2023, 6:14am Clark County Health

Chris Muntean, 70, feels lucky he had a heart attack. Read story

A motorist drives past Allegro Pointe on Northeast 65th Avenue in Vancouver. Vancouver Housing Authority hopes to purchase Allegro Pointe in November for mixed-income housing, including up to 23 units of low-income housing.

Vancouver boosts low-income housing projects with $2.4M

A motorist drives past Allegro Pointe on Northeast 65th Avenue in Vancouver. Vancouver Housing Authority hopes to purchase Allegro Pointe in November for mixed-income housing, including up to 23 units of low-income housing.

September 13, 2023, 5:03pm Business

Three housing projects for very low-income tenants will receive a total of $2.4 million in funding from the city of Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Fund. Read story

James and Sabrina Thayer take a break with their dog, Corkscrew, in their Vancouver tiny home.

Once homeless, Vancouver couple find comfort, stability in tiny-home community

James and Sabrina Thayer take a break with their dog, Corkscrew, in their Vancouver tiny home.

September 7, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

It’s always Christmastime at Sabrina and James Thayer’s tiny house in Vancouver. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

Battle Ground weighs tax exemption for apartment project

Battle Ground City Hall.

September 7, 2023, 6:06am Business

For the second time in as many months, Battle Ground’s city council is considering a multifamily tax exemption for an apartment development. The city council reviewed the tax exemption request for a planned 200-unit apartment complex during its regular meeting Tuesday. The council previously reviewed the proposal on June 5. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee talks with local officials and members of the community in July while getting a tour of Fruit Valley Terrace, an affordable housing complex of tiny homes in west Vancouver.

Clark Asks: Where are the affordable housing projects for Clark County?

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee talks with local officials and members of the community in July while getting a tour of Fruit Valley Terrace, an affordable housing complex of tiny homes in west Vancouver.

September 5, 2023, 6:08am Business

Clark County needs to develop more than 50,000 units of low-income housing by 2044 to keep up with the state’s projected housing needs. Read story

The Columbia Gardens Apartments adds 124 units of affordable housing options for Vancouver residents.

East Vancouver gains more affordable housing with opening of Columbia Gardens

The Columbia Gardens Apartments adds 124 units of affordable housing options for Vancouver residents.

August 30, 2023, 6:08am Business

Chrischelle West wouldn’t want to live anywhere but the Columbia Gardens Apartments in east Vancouver. Read story

Society of St. Vincent de Paul to offer rental assistance

August 29, 2023, 5:55am Clark County News Free

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will begin accepting rent assistance applications at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Read story

An artist's rendering visualizes the Tower Mall Development within the city's Heights District project, including commercial and multifamily housing as well as parks and open space.

Vancouver says Heights District will create about 900 affordable housing units

An artist's rendering visualizes the Tower Mall Development within the city's Heights District project, including commercial and multifamily housing as well as parks and open space.

August 23, 2023, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Equity and affordable housing have become top priorities for the city of Vancouver as it makes progress on the Heights District development. Read story

Judy Laughery, 83, walks Sissy, her long-haired chihuahua, outside her apartment complex. After a $600 rent increase that she cannot afford, Laughery is uncertain about her future. She is paying $1,970 for her unit, not including utilities.

Living on the edge: Clark County’s high rents leave many vulnerable renters on verge of homelessness

Judy Laughery, 83, walks Sissy, her long-haired chihuahua, outside her apartment complex. After a $600 rent increase that she cannot afford, Laughery is uncertain about her future. She is paying $1,970 for her unit, not including utilities.

August 5, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

Judy Laughery opened her internet browser, and a poll popped up on her screen. Read story

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

Would rent control solve affordable housing crisis?

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

August 5, 2023, 6:05am Business

In her early 30s, Sharon Pevey of Vancouver paid $225 monthly for a three-bedroom, two-bath duplex with a couple of fireplaces and full basement. Because her rent was so low, she was able to save and buy her first home with cash. Forty years later, she pays $1,100 a month… Read story