A line of people in downtown Vancouver held squirming cats and dogs awaiting veterinary care while nearby hairdressers brushed away freshly cut locks off people’s…
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Battle Ground OKs eight-year multifamily tax break for West Main Commons project
By The Citizen on August 9, 2023
Battle Ground’s city council on Monday begrudgingly approved an eight-year multifamily tax break for Deacon Development, the company behind the West Main Commons project west…
Living on the edge: Clark County’s high rents leave many vulnerable renters on verge of homelessness
By The Citizen on August 5, 2023
Judy Laughery opened her internet browser, and a poll popped up on her screen. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Street requirement could make ‘missing middle’ development in Walnut Grove smaller, more expensive
By The Citizen on August 2, 2023
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…
City of Vancouver remodels multifamily tax exemption
By The Citizen on July 15, 2023
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…
Multifamily tax exemption affordability option hasn’t been effective in Vancouver
By The Citizen on July 15, 2023
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 more… …
Gov. Inslee visits Vancouver’s tiny-home affordable housing community
By The Citizen on July 14, 2023
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…
Clark County home listings up in June
By The Citizen on July 11, 2023
Home listings in June were up ever so slightly after a big jump in May — a move driven by more pre-owned homes coming onto…
Vancouver moves toward expanding developer tax break to more parts of the city
By The Citizen on June 27, 2023
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…
Open House Ministries gains $1M grant to support affordable housing
By The Citizen on June 22, 2023
Open House Ministries will receive $1 million to bolster local affordable housing. Read more… Source: The Columbian