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Affordable Housing

A motorist passes by the site of future cottage cluster developments along Northeast 58th Avenue.

Street requirement could make ‘missing middle’ development in Walnut Grove smaller, more expensive

A motorist passes by the site of future cottage cluster developments along Northeast 58th Avenue.

August 2, 2023, 2:17pm Business

A Hazel Dell-based developer wants to build 14 cottage houses in the Walnut Grove area of Clark County, but the county may require a public street through the development — a move that could eliminate a third of the units and increase their prices. Read story

Carol Collier, Roy Johnson, Andy Silver, and Victor Caesar of the Vancouver Housing Authority share updates on their organization's findings at the affordable housing workshop on July 26. Johnson announced his retirement on Monday, to be succeeded by Silver.

Vancouver Housing Authority appoints Andy Silver as new CEO

Carol Collier, Roy Johnson, Andy Silver, and Victor Caesar of the Vancouver Housing Authority share updates on their organization's findings at the affordable housing workshop on July 26. Johnson announced his retirement on Monday, to be succeeded by Silver.

July 31, 2023, 3:15pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Housing Authority has named Andy Silver as its new chief executive officer. Read story

McNair Plaza will have affordable units for seniors in Battle Ground.

2 affordable housing projects planned for Battle Ground

McNair Plaza will have affordable units for seniors in Battle Ground.

July 26, 2023, 6:05am Business

Two affordable housing projects are coming to Battle Ground as the city responds to rising rents. Read story

Mary Rosen shows how much paperwork she's had to fill out to help her son with an intellectual disability access services like housing.

Housing hard to find for those with intellectual, developmental disabilities in Clark County

Mary Rosen shows how much paperwork she's had to fill out to help her son with an intellectual disability access services like housing.

July 22, 2023, 6:11am Clark County News

When Mary Rosen, 74, passes homeless camps in Vancouver, she worries about what will happen to her son after she’s gone. Read story

A mural near the future Aegis Apartments in downtown Vancouver. The developer agreed to construct $175,000 in public art and historical displays to receive the multifamily tax exemption.

City of Vancouver remodels multifamily tax exemption

A mural near the future Aegis Apartments in downtown Vancouver. The developer agreed to construct $175,000 in public art and historical displays to receive the multifamily tax exemption.

July 15, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

On a sunny Monday afternoon in early June, dozens of Vancouver residents attended a city council forum to hear about housing issues and share their thoughts regarding the city’s housing crisis. Read story

Construction of The Broadstone Apartments continues at the Vancouver waterfront on July 7. Once complete, the developers will receive an eight-year tax exemption on the building, during which 36 of the 180 units will be restricted to households earning the median area income or less.

Multifamily tax exemption affordability option hasn’t been effective in Vancouver

Construction of The Broadstone Apartments continues at the Vancouver waterfront on July 7. Once complete, the developers will receive an eight-year tax exemption on the building, during which 36 of the 180 units will be restricted to households earning the median area income or less.

July 15, 2023, 6:13am Business Subscriber Exclusive

It’s been 12 years since the city of Vancouver added the affordability option to the multifamily tax exemption. How effective has it been? Read story

James Walls, left, a Vietnam Veteran and resident of Fruit Valley Terrace, welcomes Gov. Jay Inslee to his home during a tour of the property.

Gov. Inslee visits Vancouver’s tiny-home affordable housing community

James Walls, left, a Vietnam Veteran and resident of Fruit Valley Terrace, welcomes Gov. Jay Inslee to his home during a tour of the property.

July 14, 2023, 3:55pm Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee’s eyes scan over the photographs, assorted knickknacks and military medals accessorizing the 300-square foot unit that veteran James Walls has called home for the last year and a half. Read story

Dale Moon has been living in his 1985 Ford motor home but can't bring it to an RV park in Vancouver because of its age.

RV age limits in Vancouver cause strife

Dale Moon has been living in his 1985 Ford motor home but can't bring it to an RV park in Vancouver because of its age.

July 12, 2023, 6:15am Business

After getting a divorce last year, Josh, who asked only his first name be used for privacy, needed a place to live that was affordable and still close to his two young children in Vancouver. With high rents for apartments in the city, he opted to buy a used 21-year-old… Read story

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

Vancouver moves toward expanding developer tax break to more parts of the city

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

June 27, 2023, 1:35pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council Monday night took several steps to expand the coverage area for a developer tax break meant to spur the construction of affordable housing. Read story

Open House Ministries received a $1 million grant for its development of a new 30-unit affordable housing building.

Open House Ministries gains $1M grant to support affordable housing

Open House Ministries received a $1 million grant for its development of a new 30-unit affordable housing building.

June 21, 2023, 5:44pm Business

Open House Ministries will receive $1 million to bolster local affordable housing. Read story