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Judy Laughery, 83, walks Sissy, her long-haired chihuahua, outside her apartment complex. After a $600 rent increase that she cannot afford, Laughery is uncertain about her future. She is paying $1,970 for her unit, not including utilities.

Living on the edge: Clark County’s high rents leave many vulnerable renters on verge of homelessness

Judy Laughery, 83, walks Sissy, her long-haired chihuahua, outside her apartment complex. After a $600 rent increase that she cannot afford, Laughery is uncertain about her future. She is paying $1,970 for her unit, not including utilities.

August 5, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

Judy Laughery opened her internet browser, and a poll popped up on her screen. Read story

New plans for the central mixed-use portion of the Columbia Palisades redevelopment envisions multiple buildings, with 835 multifamily dwelling units rivaling The Waterfront Vancouver project downstream.

Columbia Palisades plan in east Vancouver adds 835 residential units, restaurants

New plans for the central mixed-use portion of the Columbia Palisades redevelopment envisions multiple buildings, with 835 multifamily dwelling units rivaling The Waterfront Vancouver project downstream.

August 3, 2023, 6:06am Business

Plans are officially in the works to develop the central mixed-use section of the Columbia Palisades redevelopment, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city of Vancouver. Read story

A motorist passes by the site of future cottage cluster developments along Northeast 58th Avenue.

Street requirement could make ‘missing middle’ development in Walnut Grove smaller, more expensive

A motorist passes by the site of future cottage cluster developments along Northeast 58th Avenue.

August 2, 2023, 2:17pm Business

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 street through the development — a move that could eliminate a third of the units and increase their prices. Read story

An aerial view of mobile home park in north of Seattle Washington State.

The new law giving mobile home residents a chance to buy their parks in Washington

An aerial view of mobile home park in north of Seattle Washington State.

July 27, 2023, 2:14pm Business Free

A mobile home park in Moses Lake is up for sale and a new state law assures residents a shot at buying the property. Read story

A mural near the future Aegis Apartments in downtown Vancouver. The developer agreed to construct $175,000 in public art and historical displays to receive the multifamily tax exemption.

City of Vancouver remodels multifamily tax exemption

A mural near the future Aegis Apartments in downtown Vancouver. The developer agreed to construct $175,000 in public art and historical displays to receive the multifamily tax exemption.

July 15, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

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 thoughts regarding the city’s housing crisis. Read story

Construction of The Broadstone Apartments continues at the Vancouver waterfront on July 7. Once complete, the developers will receive an eight-year tax exemption on the building, during which 36 of the 180 units will be restricted to households earning the median area income or less.

Multifamily tax exemption affordability option hasn’t been effective in Vancouver

Construction of The Broadstone Apartments continues at the Vancouver waterfront on July 7. Once complete, the developers will receive an eight-year tax exemption on the building, during which 36 of the 180 units will be restricted to households earning the median area income or less.

July 15, 2023, 6:13am Business Subscriber Exclusive

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 story

James Walls, left, a Vietnam Veteran and resident of Fruit Valley Terrace, welcomes Gov. Jay Inslee to his home during a tour of the property.

Gov. Inslee visits Vancouver’s tiny-home affordable housing community

James Walls, left, a Vietnam Veteran and resident of Fruit Valley Terrace, welcomes Gov. Jay Inslee to his home during a tour of the property.

July 14, 2023, 3:55pm Clark County News

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 for the last year and a half. Read story

Clark County Council to hold public hearing July 25 on housing code amendments

July 12, 2023, 5:56am Clark County News

The Clark County Council will consider proposed housing code amendments during a public hearing at 10 a.m. July 25. Read story

Housing construction continues in Clark County.

Clark County home listings up in June

Housing construction continues in Clark County.

July 11, 2023, 4:49pm Business

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 the market. Median prices rose. Read story

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

Vancouver moves toward expanding developer tax break to more parts of the city

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

June 27, 2023, 1:35pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

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 affordable housing. Read story