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…
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Multifamily tax exemption affordability option hasn’t been effective in Vancouver
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
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
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
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
Open House Ministries will receive $1 million to bolster local affordable housing. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver Housing Authority sizes up plot for tiny homes in Fruit Valley
Vancouver Housing Authority plans to purchase three tiny homes to place on an underutilized lot in Fruit Valley and rent them out to low-income households.…
Phase 2 reopens construction projects in Clark County
The reopening of dine-in services and some in-person shopping are likely to be the most visible changes now that Clark County has moved into Phase…
Legal groups seek moratorium on evictions in Clark County
Northwest Justice Project’s Vancouver office and the Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program are urging Clark County Superior Court judges to adopt a moratorium on evictions.…
Knowledge of law fuels fight against source-of-income discrimination
Last spring, Charmaine Crossley was excited to learn she would receive a Section 8 voucher to help her cover rent. However, when she texted her…


