At the September 11, 2018 City Council meeting, a presentation on the issues related to Affordable Housing in Yakima was requested. There are many organizations in Yakima that have expertise on this topic and a community forum is suggested for a future time.
This Affordable Housing report addresses several related topics:
1. Locational issues of zoning and neighborhoods
2. Regulatory Incentives or Barriers
3. Cost of Development and Permitting
4. Frontage Improvements and Utilities
5. Dedicated Revenues and Other State Incentive Programs
6. Housing Maintenance Codes |