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The windows at Fourth Plain Community Commons, a low-income apartment complex, are triple-glazed for improved insulation.

2023 session was ‘the year of housing’ for Washington Legislature

The windows at Fourth Plain Community Commons, a low-income apartment complex, are triple-glazed for improved insulation.

April 25, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Lawmakers and advocates coined the Washington Legislature’s 2023 session “the year of housing.” Read story

A new survey says Vancouver has just 22 affordable units per 100 low-income households — a drop despite efforts to building units like these as Fourth Plain Commons.

Report: Only 22 homes per 100 low-income renters in Vancouver in 2021

A new survey says Vancouver has just 22 affordable units per 100 low-income households — a drop despite efforts to building units like these as Fourth Plain Commons.

April 11, 2023, 6:32pm Clark County News

Low-income renters across Vancouver continue to face a housing gap, though some silver linings are on the horizon. Read story

Jerrad Isch walks down the exterior stairs of his Airbnb in Vancouver. He been renting out the unit for about five years and says that it has been a largely positive experience for him and his neighbors.

City of Vancouver turns focus to short-term rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo, other sites

Jerrad Isch walks down the exterior stairs of his Airbnb in Vancouver. He been renting out the unit for about five years and says that it has been a largely positive experience for him and his neighbors.

April 10, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

There are more than 300 short-term rentals — such as Airbnbs and Vrbos — in Vancouver. Due to zoning laws, almost all of them are illegal. Read story

Low-income Vancouver apartment complex Fourth Plain Community Commons features LED lighting, one of its many environmentally friendly features.

Washington’s updated building codes seen as vital tool to fight climate change

Low-income Vancouver apartment complex Fourth Plain Community Commons features LED lighting, one of its many environmentally friendly features.

April 9, 2023, 6:05am Business

Updating building codes might just be one of Washington’s most promising tools in combating climate change. Read story

The number of houses for sale dropped in Clark County in February despite seeing a surge after the holidays.

Clark County mulls smaller residential lots

The number of houses for sale dropped in Clark County in February despite seeing a surge after the holidays.

April 9, 2023, 6:00am Business

Across Washington, local governments and agencies are brainstorming ways to diversify the current housing landscape while also tackling the persistent home shortage. One solution that Clark County and other areas are considering is decreasing lot sizes in neighborhoods to allow more homes to be built. Read story

The Department of Commerce says Clark County needs more than 100,000 new affordable housing units.

State: Clark County needs 100,000 more houses, apartments or other units

The Department of Commerce says Clark County needs more than 100,000 new affordable housing units.

April 6, 2023, 6:02am Business

It is no secret that Clark County mirrors the statewide trend of not having enough homes to house everyone. But how many homes will actually be needed to curb the shortage? Read story

A three-story apartment complex is in the works on Vancouver's East Reserve St.

Apartment building planned for Vancouver’s Central Park neighborhood

A three-story apartment complex is in the works on Vancouver's East Reserve St.

April 4, 2023, 6:04am Business

Development plans are being considered for a mid-rise apartment building in Vancouver’s Central Park neighborhood, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city of Vancouver. Read story

Cascadia and Romano development companies released plans for a large multi-building development to the east of 192nd street and north of state Highway 14.

East Clark County mixed-use development to feature ‘open-air lifestyle’

Cascadia and Romano development companies released plans for a large multi-building development to the east of 192nd street and north of state Highway 14.

April 1, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

New plans for a large 12-building development in the Columbia Palisades show an “open-air lifestyle” space with many walkable pathways and underground parking on the 14.5-acre site. Read story

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

Washington House budget backs housing

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

March 27, 2023, 6:21pm Clark County News

The Washington House of Representatives unveiled its 2023-2025 operating budget on Monday, and tackling the ongoing housing crisis is at the forefront for the next biennium. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

More homes, more affordability is idea behind Clark County’s proposed housing code changes

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

March 26, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County officials are mulling over a new housing code amendment to add more affordable units to specific neighborhoods. Read story