Campaigns
HDC is dedicated to a future wherein all people live with dignity in safe, healthy, affordable homes in communities of opportunity.
We pursue this vision through our advocacy in the following campaign areas:
Renew & expand the King County Veterans and Human Services Levy
Renew and expand Document Recording Fees
Fund the State Housing Trust Fund
Increase funding for the Eastside Housing Trust Fund
Authorize new local funding options, including an additional Real Estate Excise Tax for affordable housing
Expand the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit
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Implement Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability Program
Enact and implement appropriate, effective inclusionary housing tools in rezones and station area plans across King County
Enact and expand Source of Income Discrimination Protections
Build affordable housing on public property
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Implement local Rental Registration & Inspection Programs
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Implement Seattle’s Housing Affordability & Livability Agenda
Implement King County’s Housing Strategy Plan
Develop strong, comprehensive housing strategy plans across Eastside cities
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This is not a comprehensive list of all policies HDC intends to advocate for or support in 2017.