POLICY PROPOSALS
Over the past two months, the Commission has refined their set of policy ideas into a set of draft policy proposals. This open house includes the 19 policy proposals, grouped by theme, for your consideration:
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Incentives for "missing middle" home ownership
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Equity housing options
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Medium-density single family housing (SR-MD)
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Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
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Cluster/Cottage housing
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Development of neighborhood villages
Incentives or Requirements to Increase Affordability
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Multi-family Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program
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Inclusionary Zoning
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Use of existing sales tax revenue for affordable and supportive housing
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County implementation of sales and use tax for housing and related services
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Edmonds-HASCO interlocal agreement
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Develop community housing partnerships
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Low-income emergency home repair program
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Improved tenant protections (aka "just cause")
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Multi-family design standards
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Renter's choice security deposit
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Simplify zoning code language
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Streamline permitting process
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Childcare voucher program
Your input will will help the Commission decide which proposals to refine or move forward final recommendations.