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Plan Spokane 2046: commission reviews blended preferred alternative, DEIS comment period extended to March 5 At a Feb. 25 Plan Commission workshop, staff presented a draft preferred alternative for Plan Spokane 2046 (a blend of Alternatives 2 and 3) and reiterated that the draft environmental impact statement comment period is open through March 5, 2026. Commissioners and community representatives pressed staff on housing targets, transit alignment and displacement risks.

Spokane's future is taking shape with a new draft plan aiming to balance growth and housing needs, but concerns over displacement and zoning still linger.

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HUD litigation forces Spokane CoC to resubmit prior applications; staff warn of possible funding losses HUD rescinded a 2025 Continuum of Care NOFO after lawsuits. Spokane’s CoC board voted to resubmit last year’s applications; staff warned earlier draft changes could have meant large cuts to local permanent supportive housing — an estimated $4 million loss — and signaled ongoing legal uncertainty through February.

Spokane's CoC faces a potential $4 million funding cut as HUD's litigation reshapes the future of local housing support—what does this mean for our community?

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Commission discusses Plan Spokane draft EIS, where to steer growth and infrastructure investment Commissioners reviewed the Plan Spokane draft EIS story map, discussed target acreage and areas for higher-intensity housing, and debated whether to prioritize a few corridors for major city investment or spread zoning changes across transit corridors. Staff urged alignment with available utility capacity and asked commissioners to return site suggestions.

Spokane's future housing strategy is up for debate as commissioners weigh targeted investments against broader zoning changes—where will growth be focused?

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Spokane staff report rising permit activity but larger apartment projects stall awaiting financing Spokane permit staff told the Urban Experience Committee that December valuations totaled about $33 million and that while certificate-of-occupancies increased, several large apartment projects remain approved but unissued as developers seek financing; staff aim for February go-live of new permitting software.

Spokane's permit activity is on the rise, but major apartment projects are hitting a funding snag—what's the future for housing in the city?

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Spokane proposes design-review changes and another extension of interim downtown height limits City staff proposed an ordinance to streamline design review—creating an ad hoc Plan Commission subcommittee and exempting certain commercial-to-residential conversions and childcare from downtown design review—to comply with 2023 state laws; staff also asked to extend an interim ordinance that lifted downtown height limits for another six months while code modernization proceeds.

Spokane is taking bold steps to reshape its skyline and accelerate affordable housing production with new design-review changes and lifted height limits!

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Spokane adopts co‑living ordinance to implement state law and expand room‑rental options Council adopted Ordinance C36810 to implement RCW 36.780.535 on co‑living, allowing room rentals in a broader set of housing types than the state minimum; supporters said the rule will expand affordable housing options, and the ordinance passed 7‑0.

Spokane just passed a groundbreaking co-living ordinance that expands room rental options in various housing types, paving the way for increased affordability and homeownership!

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Spokane prepares to post draft EIS and considers phased SEPA exemptions to speed housing City staff told the commission the draft environmental impact statement will be posted next week with an anticipated ~60-day comment period; the DEIS includes proposals to raise SEPA categorical-exemption thresholds and to phase a residential infill exemption, contingent on impact-fee and mitigation measures.

Spokane is set to unveil a draft environmental impact statement aimed at speeding up housing development, but will it strike the right balance between progress and environmental protection?

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Council says it passed ordinance banning algorithmic rental price fixing Council member Paul Dillon said the council passed an ordinance banning algorithmic rental price fixing, calling it a tool to address rent increases and saying the city is the thirteenth in the country to adopt such a ban.

Spokane just became the 13th city in the U.S. to ban algorithmic rental price fixing, aiming to tackle rising rents and improve housing affordability!

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Council hears CHHS funding updates; eviction-prevention contracts, eligibility and timelines clarified City staff briefed five CHHS items including HEART RFP awards, closure of HOME-ARP funds (~$800,000 remaining), scattered-site and inclement-weather contracts starting Jan. 1, 2026, and eviction-prevention funds administered via county subrecipient contracts that run through the state biennium (expire 06/30/2027). Staff said eligibility extends up to 60% AMI and described referral pathways.

City council is set to tackle crucial updates on housing and eviction prevention funding, with nearly $800,000 in HOME-ARP funds up for grabs!

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Working group flags health, equity and a $500 million shortfall for local road repairs Participants raised public-health concerns about particulate emissions and housing near freeways, discussed equity and environmental-justice implications, and noted a street-department estimate that fixing local access roads would cost about $500,000,000; staff flagged road-user charges as one possible revenue approach.

Concerns about air pollution and equity loom large as Spokane grapples with the staggering $500 million cost to repair local roads and the health impacts of housing near freeways.

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Plan Commission backs Spokane code updates to implement state co‑living law The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend City Council adopt Spokane Municipal Code changes to implement HB 1998 (2024), allowing co‑living (sleeping units with shared kitchens) in most zones and aligning local code with state requirements on unit counting, design standards, and short‑term rental limits.

Spokane's Plan Commission has taken a bold step towards affordable housing by unanimously supporting new co-living regulations that could reshape our neighborhoods.

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Mayor Lisa Brown outlines homelessness, public safety and housing priorities in State of the City Mayor Lisa Brown delivered the annual State of the City to the Spokane City Council, focusing on homelessness response, public-safety investments, fiscal pressure on the general fund, addiction treatment gaps and housing goals, and announcing operational aims such as filling police positions by May 2026.

Mayor Lisa Brown's State of the City address reveals urgent plans to tackle Spokane's pressing issues, from homelessness and public safety to the critical need for behavioral health solutions.

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Spokane Plan Commission Discusses Housing Affordability at Workshop Public comments on housing affordability open Spokane Plan Commission workshop.

In a passionate workshop, Spokane residents voiced their urgent concerns about rising housing costs, pushing the Plan Commission to prioritize affordable solutions for all.

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Spokane Grapples with Housing Affordability Crisis Amid Land Shortage Housing prices in Spokane soar, forcing many families to share apartments due to affordability.

Spokane is facing an alarming housing affordability crisis, with home prices soaring so high that families are forced to cohabitate just to make ends meet.

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Spokane Reports Income Disparities and Housing Cost Burdens Among Households of Color Spokane's median household income shows significant disparities for households of color in 2023.

Spokane is grappling with alarming income disparities and housing cost burdens that disproportionately affect communities of color—are you aware of the full impact?

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Spokane Conducts Racially Disparate Impacts Analysis on Housing and Environmental Health Spokane's analysis reveals significant racial gaps in homeownership and environmental health disparities.

Spokane's recent workshop unveiled shocking disparities in homeownership rates, revealing a deep-rooted inequity that affects BIPOC communities.

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Commerce Department Creates Displacement Risk Map for Local Jurisdictions Commerce develops a displacement risk map incorporating social vulnerability and housing factors.

Spokane is taking a bold step towards housing stability by developing a displacement risk map to protect vulnerable communities from housing instability.

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Spokane Analyzes Eviction Data and Housing Development Impact on Displacement Risk Spokane reveals high eviction concentrations and concerns over housing demolitions and permits.

Spokane is facing a critical housing crisis, with alarming eviction rates and significant losses in residential units raising urgent questions about displacement and development.

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Spokane Housing Report Highlights Displacement Risk and Social Vulnerability Indicators Central and Northeast Spokane face increased housing displacement risks according to new analysis.

Spokane's recent workshop reveals alarming housing displacement risks in Central and Northeast neighborhoods, stressing the urgent need for policies that protect vulnerable communities.

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City Reviews Housing Policy Impact on Equity and Community Benefits City evaluates housing policies to ensure equity and address community needs in zoning.

Spokane is redefining its housing policies to ensure that every community member benefits equitably, tackling long-standing disparities head-on.

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City Council Discusses Balancing Housing Development and Displacement Risks City leaders explore strategies to address housing growth while minimizing displacement risks.

Spokane's City Plan Commission is tackling the delicate balance between vital housing development and the looming threat of displacing vulnerable residents—what solutions are on the table?

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Spokane Analyzes Racially Disparate Impacts in Housing Under House Bill 1220 City evaluates policy revisions to address displacement and exclusion in housing.

Spokane's City Plan Commission is grappling with how to tackle housing policies that risk displacing vulnerable communities under House Bill 1220.

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Spokane City Council discusses legislative agenda for upcoming term Spokane City Council reviews key items on its legislative agenda for the term.

Spokane City Council is tackling urgent issues like the housing crisis and public safety in a groundbreaking meeting that could reshape the community's future.

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City Council reports 9% increase in construction permits but mixed housing outcomes Construction permits rise while residential unit permits remain below four-year average.

Spokane is seeing a 9% surge in construction permits, but mixed results in housing units raise questions about the future of development.

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Spokane council reviews housing funding and permit deferral ordinances for affordable housing City council discusses HARP fund updates and affordable housing permit fee deferral programs.

Spokane is taking bold steps to tackle its housing crisis with new funding strategies and permit fee deferrals aimed at boosting affordable housing development.

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Spokane forecasts need for 22,359 new homes by 2046 under housing bill 1220 Spokane's analysis reveals a need for over 22,000 homes to accommodate future growth.

Spokane is facing a pressing housing crisis, with a staggering need for over 22,000 new homes to accommodate a projected population surge of 100,000 residents by 2046.

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State Council reviews daily cost of housing services amid budget concerns Council discusses the daily cost of housing individuals through DSHS services.

Shocking revelations at the Spokane Urban Experience Committee meeting reveal the state spends $148 a day on housing services, sparking a crucial debate on financial transparency and community support.

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Spokane Council discusses multifamily tax exemption code to ensure long-term housing Council members review changes to MFT program to prioritize long-term residential occupancy.

Spokane City Council is shaking things up with new street naming rules and a bold plan to prioritize long-term housing over vacation rentals!

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Empire Health Foundation updates city council on housing navigation system pilot program Council discusses upcoming evaluation and funding challenges for housing navigation initiatives.

Spokane's Urban Experience Committee is tackling urgent housing challenges, with over 80% of participants in their Encampment Resolution Program finding stable homes despite looming funding cuts.

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Spokane assesses housing and employment growth requirements amid rising costs Spokane plans housing units and job projections to address growth and economic challenges.

Spokane is facing a housing crisis as it anticipates a population surge of over 23,000, but is only meeting 60% of its housing needs—what's the plan to tackle this urgent challenge?

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