Land Use and Tax Incentives

ARCH partners with member cities to administer local housing incentive and inclusionary programs, including mandatory inclusionary zoning, voluntary density bonus, multifamily tax exemption (MFTE) and other programs. As early adopters of inclusionary and other incentive programs, Eastside cities have now created thousands of permanently affordable homes integrated within market rate developments throughout the Eastside.

Developers who expect to provide affordable housing should reach out to ARCH staff early in the design and permitting process to ensure affordable housing agreements are executed in a timely fashion. In most cases, cities require agreements to be recorded before building permits are issued. ARCH staff are also available to assist with MFTE applications.

Staff contacts:

Mike Stanger, Senior Planner

Terrell Edwards, Housing Planner