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Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee approved four ordinances focused on expanding affordable housing in Seattle. The measures authorize funding for low-income housing programs through 2028, approve a ground lease for mixed-use affordable housing and childcare development, and authorize acquisition of land in the Montlake and Central Area neighborhoods for affordable homeownership development.

Key Decisions

  • 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan (2026-2028) Passed as amended
  • Ground lease at 2929 27th Ave South for affordable housing and childcare Passed
  • Montlake neighborhood property acquisition and developer selection process Passed
  • Central Area property acquisition for affordable homeownership development Passed
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Agenda

  1. 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.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 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: pass as amended Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

  8. 2. An ordinance relating to the Office of Housing; granting a ground lease of real property located at 2929 27th Ave South; authorizing the Director of the Office of Housing to grant a lease of the real property to MBTOD Phase One LLLP, an affiliate of Mercy Housing Northwest and El Centro de la Raza; and authorizing related agreements and actions to support the development of affordable housing and commercial space intended to be used for early learning, childcare center, and associated uses.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  9. 3. An ordinance relating to the Seattle Office of Housing (OH); placing acquired real property in the Montlake neighborhood under the jurisdiction of OH; authorizing OH to issue a competitive request for proposals for selection of a preferred developer and to execute and deliver a contract for transfer of land, deed, and related documents to the selected developer; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  10. 4. An ordinance relating to the Office of Housing; authorizing the acquisition of two parcels in the Central Area for the purpose of developing affordable homeownership units; placing the property under the jurisdiction of the Office of Housing; authorizing the Director of the Office of Housing or the Director’s designee to issue a request for proposals and to select a developer and thereafter to execute and deliver a contract for transfer of land, deed, and related documents; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  11. Adjournment