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Affordable Housing

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

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

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

Portable air conditioning units are one of the ways people handle the increasingly hot summers in the Northwest — a solution that may or not be an option for those in low-income housing.

Vancouver Housing Authority makes air conditioning a priority in facilities housing low-income seniors

Portable air conditioning units are one of the ways people handle the increasingly hot summers in the Northwest — a solution that may or not be an option for those in low-income housing.

August 4, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Air conditioning, once considered an extravagance in the Pacific Northwest, is quickly becoming a necessity as summer temperatures rise. Read story

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