When there are not enough homes on the market, people pay more. It’s become abundantly clear that it’s time for us to innovate on land-use policies, accelerate permit timelines, and alleviate all hidden fees. A combination of all three will allow us to have a greater housing supply at all levels. We especially need affordable and attainable entry-level housing.
What’s Been Done:
- Adopted and Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit Code to make it easier to permit an ADU
- Implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track permit processing timelines
- Close “walk-in” counter on Wednesdays to allow quicker turnaround for building permits
- Hosted 4 “Housing Forum Series” that brought together over 40 stakeholders
- Realigned “Supporting Investment in Economic Development” funding to allow for workforce housing projects
