Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee
TL;DR
The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee discussed and advanced two major housing initiatives on June 10, 2026. The committee reviewed the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy's administrative plan and funding policies for 2026-2028, which will direct low-income housing programs and authorize the Housing Director to manage related loans and contracts. The committee also approved charter amendments for the Seattle Social Housing Developer, moving both items forward for City Council consideration.
Key Decisions
- 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan (2026-2028) Discussed
- Housing Funding Policies for 2023 Housing Levy (2026-2028) Discussed
- Authorization for Housing Director to manage loans and contracts Discussed
- Seattle Social Housing Developer charter amendments Passed
Agenda
- This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
- Please Note: Times listed are estimated
- Call To Order
- Approval of the Agenda
- Public Comment
- Items of Business
- 1. An ordinance relating to housing for low-income households; adopting the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028; adopting Housing Funding Policies for program years 2026-2028 for the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy and other fund sources; authorizing actions by the Director of Housing regarding past and future housing loans and contracts; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.Council Bill (CB)Action: discussed
The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee.
- 2. A resolution approving the proposed charter amendments recommended by the board of the Seattle Social Housing Developer.Resolution (Res)Action: adopt Passed
The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).
- Adjournment