A house near a railroad is helping homeless men get their lives back on track. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Posts published in “Affordable Housing”
‘Built with love’: Vancouver welcomes Laurel Manor, an affordable housing complex for low-income seniors
By The Citizen on May 16, 2025
Vancouver now has another affordable housing building where older adults can age comfortably in place. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver allocates millions to create, preserve affordable housing units
By The Citizen on May 14, 2025
Although the White House has proposed eliminating some federal funds for housing, Vancouver city staff aren’t worried about the well running dry — this year,…
WA bill capping rent increases doesn’t ease tenants’ fears in Clark County
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
Duana Ricks-Johnson, a 54-year-old veteran and single mother, returned from advocating for rent stabilization in Olympia last year to find a 14-day pay-or-vacate notice on…
Is rent cap step forward or backward? Clark County advocates on both sides of issue weigh in
By The Citizen on April 29, 2025
Washington will likely cap rent increases, news that leaves Clark County renters relieved and landlords reeling. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver council approves sale of portion of City Hall parking lot to nonprofit for affordable housing
By The Citizen on April 15, 2025
The Vancouver City Council on Monday approved the sale of a corner of City Hall’s parking lot to Native American Youth and Family Center for…
Vancouver sells part of parking lot next to City Hall for $1 for affordable housing project
By The Citizen on April 8, 2025
The city of Vancouver on Monday sold a portion of its parking lot next to City Hall for $1, where 95 affordable housing units will…
Battle Ground families fear homelessness after their landlord is arrested on murder and tax charges
By The Citizen on April 5, 2025
Steven Miller, 35, was shocked when he clicked on The Columbian’s website in February. Beneath the headline, “Vancouver man suspected of attempted murder held on…
‘I didn’t know I was Superman’: After living on streets, losing his leg, Vancouver man discovers depths of inner strength
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
The men carrying furniture into Jimmy Howland’s new apartment treated him like a celebrity. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County homebuilders rely on Canadian lumber; tariffs likely to drive up home prices, rents
By The Citizen on March 21, 2025
New and planned tariffs set by the Trump administration on imported construction materials have Clark County builders worried about rising costs and slowing housing production.…