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Council Priority #4: Affordable Housing Strategy Update
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Description

Council Priority #4: Update the Affordable Housing strategy and targets with a focus on implementing high-priority actions. 

Period

Q2-26

Priority Status

Completed

Priority Status Legend

On Track |   Completed | Delayed/On hold | Not Started

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Progress Updates

The 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy was adopted by city council in April. The final Affordable Housing Action Plan outlined 20 high-priority actions to implement across the seven-year planning period. Staff have begun implementation of early action items, including a five-year financial plan, advocating the state Legislature for local revenue sources, and expanding incentives in low density land use districts. 

Look Ahead

Staff will continue to coordinate cross-departmental implementation and provide biannual reports on progress to city council, including summaries of implementation progress and impact. The action plan may be updated on a periodic basis to reflect emerging opportunities and conditions.  

Milestones

Completed
Strategy Scoping & Early Engagement
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Completed 3/31/25
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Council launch and approval of new affordable housing target
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Completed 12/31/24
Completed
Develop an updated affordable housing target
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Completed 3/29/24
Completed
Informational events for organizational stakeholders
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Completed 3/31/25
Completed
Develop project scope and engagement plan
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Completed 9/30/24
Completed
Draft Strategy
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Completed 12/31/25
Completed
Identify possible actions
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Completed 3/31/25
Completed
Develop guiding framework
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Completed 12/31/25
Completed
Assess possible actions
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Completed 10/13/25
Completed
Refine and prioritize actions
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Completed 12/31/25
Completed
Adoption
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Completed 3/31/26
Completed
Council adoption of Affordable Housing Strategy
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Completed 3/31/26
Completed
Present draft recommendations to City Council
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Completed 3/31/26
On Track
Implementation of high-priority actions
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1/2/26 - 12/31/32

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