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Select Committee on 2023 Housing Levy

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

Seattle's City Council discussed a proposal to ask voters to approve a new property tax for low-income housing in the November 2023 election. The tax would last up to seven years and would be overseen by a committee that reports annually to the public. The council also discussed a companion resolution about how the housing funds would be used and managed.

Key Decisions

  • 2023 Housing Levy Ordinance - requesting special election on property tax increase Discussed in committee
  • Housing Levy Resolution - establishing oversight and reporting requirements Discussed in committee
  • Tax exemptions for seniors, veterans with disabilities, and people with disabilities Included in proposal
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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 low-income housing; requesting that a special election be held concurrent with the November 7, 2023 general election for submission to the qualified electors of the City of a proposition to lift the limit on regular property taxes under chapter 84.55 RCW in order to authorize the City to levy additional taxes for low-income housing for up to seven years; providing for interim financing pending tax receipts; creating a levy oversight committee; requiring annual progress reports; providing for implementation of programs with funds derived from the taxes authorized; exempting certain seniors, veterans with disabilities, and other people with disabilities who qualify under RCW 84.36.381; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: discussed

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee.

  8. 2. A RESOLUTION relating to low-income housing; accompanying an ordinance requesting the 2023 Housing Levy Renewal and providing further direction regarding reporting and implementation of the programs to be funded by such levy and other housing funds.
    Resolution (Res)
    Action: discussed

    The Resolution (Res) was discussed in Committee.

  9. Adjournment