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Chapter 3. Housing
3.1 Introduction
The intent of the Housing element is to establish coordinated and comprehensive policies that will
help guide decisions on housing issues within and around Port Orchard. Provisions that ensure
suitable housing opportunities for all socioeconomic levels are a primary consideration in enhancing
the quality of life found in Port Orchard. Information in the Housing Element is supplemented by the
June 2023 Housing Action Plan, which identified current housing trends and developed actionable
strategies through an equity lens to support and
encourage housing production that meet local
Housing Vision
Enable housing opportunities for
all socioeconomic levels that
accommodates population
growth while balancing new and
existing neighborhood
characteristics.
Through the adopted goals and policies under the
Housing Element, the City will pursue opportunities
to:
• Preserve and improve existing housing stock
• Expand overall housing supply
• Encourage housing that is affordable to all
income levels
• Establish mechanism to reduce displacement
due to development
• Promote thriving, healthy neighborhoods
community housing needs. The Housing Element
also works in conjunction w i t h the overarching
goals of the entire Comprehensive Plan, as well as
the housing goals of Washington's Growth
Management Act (GMA).
As Port Orchard grows, it will be important to
provide a variety of housing types to suit the needs
and preferences of the expanding population.
Addressing housing from various perspectives, such
as promoting homeownership and creating more
diverse housing opportunities, will be necessary to
meet the housing needs of all of Port Orchard's
residents now and into the future.
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3.2 Conditions and Trends
3.2.1 Housing Stock
Housing Type. As of 2021, there were 6,165 housing
units in the City, per 2020 census data. Port
Orchard's housing stock is predominantly single -unit
buildings (70%), nearly all of which are single-family 5�
detached homes and a small number of attached
townhomes. Larger apartment building with 5+units
make up the next largest category (22%). There are
relatively few "middle housing" 2-4 units and
manufactured homes. The breakdown of housing
unit type is shown in Figure 1. 3-4 Units
4%
MAnidArTi ,rod
Housing Age and Production. Port Orchard's 2-Unit—
housing stock is considerably younger than regional
averages. Over half of the housing stock was built 1-unit
after 1990, and two-thirds was built after 1980. This �o%
is reflective of Port Orchard's high rate of housing
production and permitting in recent decades. Figure
2 shows an uptick in permitting starting in the early Source: 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year
2000s and the prevalence of single-family and larger Estimates, Table DP04.
apartment developments. Note that this data shows Figure 1— Housing unit Type in Port orchard
issued permits, not all these projects were and will
be necessarily completed. Most of the single-family development seen in the past five years has been in
McCormick Woods subdivision, which was annexed by the City in 2009, and the Bethel-Sedgwick area.
Recent forthcoming projects of multifamily developments have been spread out throughout Port
Orchard. According to the City's permit data, over 5,000 units are currently in the pipeline which shows
some increase in housing diversity with future developments of fourplex, townhomes, accessory dwelling
units, and mixed uses. (See Figure 3). The high rate of housing production will almost double the Port
Orchard' housing inventory within the next several years.
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Figure 2 — Permits Issued in Port Orchard by Unit Type, 1982-2022
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Source: City of Port Orchard.
Figure 3 — Number of Units Permitted with Certificates of Occupancy Expected 2022 and Later by Unit Type
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Middle housing provides solutions to expand housing choices and opportunities for households at all income
levels and stages of life. As seen in Figure 3, developments of middle housing types, including fourplexes and
townhomes, are gaining traction, likely due to the increasing need of more attainable housing choices.
Supporting the development of middle housing can help expand the overall housing supply, potentially
alleviating price pressures across the housing market. Additionally, it can create more homeownership
opportunities, as these housing types are generally more affordable than single-family homes due to lower
per -unit construction and land costs. Middle housing can also gently increase residential density in existing
residential and mixed -use neighborhoods, easing pressures for additional infrastructure or further sprawl and
foster more walkable neighborhoods as more residents can live nearjob centers and transit hubs and support
retail corridors.
What is Middle Housing?
"Middle housing" includes duplexes, townhouses, cottages, courtyard apartments, and other building
types that fall between single-family detached houses and apartments. Middle housing units tend to be
more affordable to build than single-family houses and offers greater varieties of layout and sizes that
are suited for a wider range of households. Expanding the areas where middle housing is allowed offer
greater opportunities for "starter homes", or homeownership, to the new generation.
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Tenure. The majority of Port Orchard residents are homeowners (61%), while 39 percent are renters. This
closely mirrors the statewide averages for renter households (36%), but it is notably higher than the
county average (30%), largely due to the number of apartments in Port Orchard compared to the other
parts of the county. Renters often face greater housing instability, including risks of eviction and rent
increases, challenges that homeowners are less likely to encounter. Moreover, renters are more likely to
be Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC), as well as lower -income households,
compounding these housing -related challenges. See 3.3 Housing Affordability and Figure 11, Share of
Household Tenure by Race/Ethnicity.
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Figure 4 below shows that renters in Port Orchard tend to earn less than homeowners. In 2021, the median
household income for renter households was $47,785, compared to $101,318 for ownership households.
Additionally, renters have experienced slower income growth than homeowners. Between 2010 and 2021,
renter incomes increase by 28 percent whereas ownership households grew by 58 percent increase. These
disparities in both income and growth rate raise concerns about the ability of renters to transition into
homeownership, particularly as wealthier households may outbid them for available housing.
$75,766
$50,275
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All Households Ownership Households Renter Households
Source: American Community Survey 2021 5-Year estimates, Table S2503
Figure 4 — Median Household Income by Tenure in Port Orchard, 2010-2021
Vacancy Rates. During the mid-2010s, vacancy rates for both renters and homeowners decreased but
have recently rebounded due to the increase in housing demand and prices. The overall vacancy rate is
currently around 8.5 percent as of April 2024.
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3.2.2 Demographics
Port Orchard is a rapidly growing city, currently home to 18,300 residents as of April 1, 2024. Since the
last Comprehensive Plan Update in 2016, Port Orchard has grown on average 3.1 percent annually. Over
the 20-year planning horizon for this 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, the City is required to plan for
10,500 additional population by 2044 based on Countywide Planning Policies and population allocations.
The historical growth rate and population allocation suggests a sustained demand for housing in Port
Orchard in the coming years. Refer to the Land Use Element Section 2.5.1 for additional population
growth and population allocation information.
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Figure 5 — Port Orchard Population and Growth Rate, 1960 — 2020
Port Orchard's population is notably younger. During
the 2010-2021 period, over half the residents were
under 34 years old, typically working and family -
building ages, resulting in a corresponding increase in
children under 19. Port Orchard also has a smaller
share of residents of adults 65 and over.
Figure 5 shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Port
Orchard residents. About two-thirds of Port Orchard's
residents are white and has a relatively large share of
Hispanic/Latino and Asian populations. Port Orchard is
more diverse than Kitsap County, where 25 percent of
the population identifies as persons of color
compared to 30 percent in Port Orchard. According to
2021 ACS, about IS percent of Port Orchard
residents, or 351 residents, speak Spanish at home.
Two or More
Native Hawaiian Races
American Ind
/ Alaska Nat
1%
Black / Africa
American
Z%
69%
Source: American Community Survey 2021, 5-year Estimate,
Table DP02
Figure 6 — Race & Ethnicity in Port Orchard, 2021
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3.2.3 Households
Overall, Port Orchard's average household size (2.56) is similar to county (2.53) and statewide averages (2.55).
Port Orchard has a high share of households of married or cohabitating couples with no children (34%) and
those with children (29%).
Older Adults
Living AlonE
9%
Single Adult(s)
20%
Single parents
8%
Couple, No
children
34%
ple, with
hildren
29%
Source: Washington Office of Financial Management, U.S Census Bureau, LCG
Figure 7 — Port Orchard Population and Growth Rate, 1960 — 2020
Figure 8 shows the current mismatch between the need and availability of housing units for smaller
household size. Approximately 57 percent of households are made up of one or two people, whereas only
35 percent of housing units are studio, one- or two -bedroom units. Although smaller households may
choose to live in larger units, the mismatch can lead to housing affordability issues if smaller households
are not able to find units suitable to their needs and budget.
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Figure 8 — Household Size and Housing Unit Size in Port Orchard, 2021
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Port Orchard's younger population and shifting household dynamics signal the growing demand for
smaller, more affordable housing options. As younger residents age and form families, the future demand
for larger housing units is also likely to grow. To meet these evolving needs, encouraging alternative
housing solutions, such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and middle housing, create a flexible and
adaptable housing market. These options offer a range of benefits, from accommodating
multigenerational households to supporting older adults who wish to age in place and maintain their
independence. By diversifying housing choices, Port Orchard can better respond to its residents' changing
needs over time, ensuring long-term stability and inclusivity within the community.
Universal Design and Aging in Place.
Housing opportunities are maximized if housing design and choices accommodate the change
people experience over their lives due to aging or life circumstances. Universal design principles
ensure that all members of the community, regardless of age, size, or ability, can enjoy and use the
built environment. Thus, promoting housing options, services, programs that support
independence and choice for people to stay in their neighborhood helps to create a more livable
community.
3.3 Housing Affordability
Lack of affordable housing has ranked as a very high community concern. The Port Orchard Housing
Action Plan (HAP) engaged with housing stakeholders and the general public, who conveyed there is a
lack of housing options in Port Orchard, even with recent regulatory changes by the City. Low -to -
moderate income workers and fixed -income retirees report struggling to afford housing in Port Orchard,
and long-time residents are seeing their adult children unable to afford buying a home in Port Orchard.
There is concern that essential service and retail workers are leaving the community, limiting the social
and economic diversity of Port Orchard, and thus creating challenging conditions for local businesses. In a
survey, a little over 60 percent of renters and almost 50 percent of homeowners reported being at risk of
losing their home from a major unexpected financial event (such as an illness or job loss). Furthermore,
housing providers report that cost inputs for new housing are going in the wrong direction amid rising
prices for materials, labor, and land.
Despite these great challenges, there may be some regulatory opportunities to improve the cost
efficiency of construction plus opportunities to create partnerships with affordable housing providers.
Regulatory tweaks to the code and design standards, promoting multifamily tax exemption (MFTE)
program, and friendlier development processes for housing providers are among the solutions
stakeholders feel could help better achieve Port Orchard's housing goals.
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3.3.1 Housing Prices Rising Faster than Income
In recent years, rising housing and rental costs and stagnating income has strained all households across
the state, including Port Orchard. Since 1989 (the earliest Kitsap County data is available from the Federal
Reserve of St. Louis), housing prices in Kitsap County have increased faster than incomes. From 1989 to
2022, median housing prices have approximately tripled while median incomes have only doubled. The
price of goods and services has also more than doubled; in 1989 an item that could be purchased for $10
is now $23.22, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation calculator.
Household Income and Housing Price in Kitsap County,
1989-2022 (Indexed to 2000)
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Figure 9 — Household Incoming and Housing Price in Kitsap County, 1989-2022 (Indexed to 2000)
Despite the wide range of incomes and housing prices in Kitsap County, the overall trend reveals that
many workers have not seen their incomes increase at a pace necessary to afford a typical home. The
current relationship between housing prices and income has become strained, as housing has become
more difficult to afford for the average Port Orchard resident. Households earning the median income
may not be able to afford, or have difficulty, in purchasing a median -priced home. Many renters find it
challenging to transition into homeownership. The gap between home prices and household earnings
highlights a housing market with high demand and limited affordable options, placing additional pressure
on both current residents and those seeking to buy a home in Port Orchard. (See Figure 10).
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$900
■ Household Income ($1,000s)
$800 0 House Price ($1,000s)
$700
$600
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$500
$400
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$200 Income ($75)
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$100
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A household earning $100,000
could not afford the median Port
Orchard sales price of $468,000
even though they are earning
nearly $30,000 more than the
median household income.
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$304
$200
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$810
Source: American Community Survey 2021 5-Year Estimates, Table S2503, Zillow, Freddie Mac, LCG
Figure 10— Housing Affordability at Various Price and Income Levels in Port Orchard, 2021
While all households are affected, communities of color and lower -income households are
disproportionately impacted. These groups tend to face greater housing instability as they spend a
higher percentage of their income on housing and have lower homeownership rates. The majority of
ownership households in Port Orchard are White and Asian, and lower among Native Hawaiian and
Pacific Islanders, Hispanic and Latino, and other races and ethnicities. (See Figure 11). This underscores
the need for policies that promote housing stability and accessibility, particularly for the most vulnerable
populations who face heightened risks of housing insecurity.
ALL HOUSEHOLDS
WHITE, NON -HISPANIC OR LATINO
ASIAN •'.
BLACK
HISPANIC AND LATINO
OTHER / TWO OR MORE RACE
NATIVE HAWAIIAN / PACIFIC ISLANDER
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Source: AC2 2020 5-year Estimates, Table 825003
Figure 11— Share of Household Tenure by Race/Ethnicity
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3.3.2 Cost -Burdened Households
The U. S Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) uses a measurement of "cost burden" to describe a
subset of community's residents spending more that 30
percent of their income for housing. "Severely cost -
burdened" households spend more than 50% of their
monthly income on housing costs. These households pay a
very large share of their income on housing costs which
Area median income (AMI) is another
data point often used by local government
to set income limits for subsidized
affordable housing. It is the household
income for the median/'middle'
household in a given region.
impacts their ability to afford other life essentials like healthcare, childcare, and transportation. In other
words, cost -burdened households are most at risk of displacement or housing hardship and in need of
housing support. Figure 12 below shows the most recent HUD data on Port Orchard cost -burdened
households by income based on percentage of HUD Area Median Income (AMI), which was $85,500 in
2019. In total, 1,670 low- and moderate -income households, or 32 percent of Port Orchard's households,
are facing cost burdens, demonstrating the need for more subsidized affordable housing in Port Orchard,
which is typically the only type of housing that can meet these deep affordability levels. Housing Action
Plan stakeholders noted that over 1,000 people are on the waiting list for housing vouchers at the Kitsap
Housing Authority, which manages vouchers in both Bremerton and Port Orchard.
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Source: 2015-2019 HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)
Figure 12 — Cost -Burdened Low -Income Households by Income Bracket in Port Orchard, 2019
3.3.3 Special Needs Housing
The special needs populations typically encompass individuals who require support in their daily lives due
to disabilities, health conditions, age, or other specific circumstances. These individuals may require
specific housing accommodations or assistance. Social service programs, institutional settings, and
assisted living facilities all cater to a portion of these needs. Currently, there are various supportive and
group housing options for people with mental or physical disabilities, as well as a significant number of
senior housing and assisted living facilities in Port Orchard. Port Orchard will continue to support the
development of housing for people with specials needs through partnership with the County, service
providers, and housing developers.
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3.4 Housing Projection
Port Orchard is designated as a High -Capacity Transit Community in Vision 2050 (PSRC March 2021).
Using the Vision 2050 framework, the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Committee's (KRCC) adopted
Countywide Planning Policies setting a regional framework for its cities to accommodate growth while
providing a share of the region's housing. The projected population growth for Port Orchard during
the 2020-2044 planning period is 10,500 people, resulting in a population of 26,087 by 2044.
According to the Kitsap County Buildable Lands Report, the average household size in Port Orchard is
2.64 people. This means that Port Orchard will need an additional 4,943 housing units by 2044. In
other terms, Port Orchard needs to build an average of 198 new housing units per year to support
projected growth. Figure 13 shows the number of new housing units needed for each income level.
The largest housing needs by income in Port orchard is for very low-income households, with 30
percent of AMI or less, and for low-income households, between 30 and 50 percent of AMI.
>120% AMI
100-120% AMI
80-100% AMI
50-80% AMI
30-50% AMI
0-30% AMI, non-PSH
0-30% AMI, PSH
Emergency Temporary Housing
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Totals
Current Supply:
8,610 Housing Units*
New Supply Needed:
3,704 Housing Units
-500 500 1,500 2,500
Baseline Supply (2020) Built 2020-2024 ■ Remaining New Supply Needed (2024-2044)
*Note: The total current supply includes units constructed in 2020 and pending developments (2020-2024)
PSH = Permanent Supportive Housing: A low-income housing mode where social, medical, and job service are provided on -site to
help transition people out of homelessness.
Emergency housing: Temporary accommodation for individuals or families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming
homeless.
Source: Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies, Housing Allocation Through 2044, 2024
Figure 13 — Port Orchard Housing Supply and Need by Income
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3.5 Housing Capacity by Income Band
HB 1220, passed in 2021, amended the GMA to require additional housing unit capacity analysis by what
income bands can be served by future housing units. Port Orchard's targets (based on 2020 data) and
units built and permitted (since 2020) are shown in Figure 13. A Land Capacity Analysis was conducted as
part of this comprehensive planning process to evaluate Port Orchard's ability to meet these targets
within current zoning in the City. This analysis considered vacant, redevelopable, and partially -used
parcels as classified in the City's 2019 Buildable Lands Analysis and updated based on development since
2019. Critical area acreage and deductions for future infrastructure needs and market factors were then
removed from the gross vacant, redevelopable, and partially -used acreage. The net remaining acreage
was analyzed by zone based on potential future density of development in each zone, as outlined in Port
Orchard's zoning code, and accounting for recent development densities in the city.
The results of this analysis were then aggregated by zone category based on the Department of
Commerce methodology outlined in the 2023 guidebook "Guidance for Updating Your Housing Element."
Following this framework, capacity for low-income households earning 0-80% AMI (HUD Area Median
Income) is provided in zones allowing for apartments and multifamily housing types. Capacity for middle -
income households earning 80-120% AMI is provided through townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and
higher -end apartments. Capacity for high -income households earning 120% AMI and above is provided
through zones allowing detached single-family homes. In addition, pending units were assigned to various
income bands based on the income levels needed to afford those units based on current rental and home
price data in Port Orchard.
The results of this land capacity analysis show that Port Orchard has sufficient capacity to meet projected
housing needs of low-, moderate-, and high -income households. The table below shows the City's
housing needs, pending units, and land capacity for 0-80% AMI, 80-120% AMI, and 120% + AMI
households through 2044. A full discussion of methodology and results of this analysis can be found in
[Appendix XX Port Orchard Land Capacity Analysis].
Income Band
Housing Need
Aggregated
Housing Needs
Pending Units
Remaining Needs
Total
Capacity
Surplus/
Deficit
0-307o AMI P5H
414
2,848
967
1,881
1,920
39
0-307o AMI Non P5H
944
30-507o AMI
810
50-807o AMI
680
80-100To AM 1
351
696
1,148
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2,302
2,754
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345
1207o AMI +
1,399
1,399
2,308
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211
1,120
Total 4,943 4,943 4,423 520 4,433
3,913
Source: WA Department of Commerce, Kitsap County, City of Port Orchard, Leland Consulting Group
Figure 14 — Port Orchard Land Capacity Analysis
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3.3 Goals and Policies
The ability of the region to provide various housing opportunities for residents in and around Port
Orchard is very important. Limited housing opportunities adversely impact housing choice, economic
development, neighborhood/community image and pride. Creating policy language that champions
housing availability and affordability across all income levels serves to foster these concepts. This
section seeks to establish basic policy principles related to housing availability and affordability.
Port Orchard strives to:
Goal 1. Housing stock is planned to accommodate growth targets,
housing demands, and changes in the population.
Policy HS-1 Ensure zoned capacity is sufficient to accommodate housing development to meet
needs consistent with adopted targets. (see Figure 13 Port Orchard Housing Supply
and Need by Income).
Policy HS-2 Encourage production of diverse housing types throughout the City to expand housing
choice and access for residents in all stages of life and all household sizes to meet the
goals set under RCW 36.70A.020(4). These housing types include but are not limited
to detached single-family homes, middle housing forms, multifamily dwelling units
(within both single -purpose and mixed -use buildings), live -work dwelling units,
accessory dwelling units, pre -fabricated homes, and clustered housing forms.
Policy HS-3 Periodically evaluate City development standards and regulations to ensure it reflects
market trends and, where appropriate, modify development regulations that
unnecessarily add to housing costs and minimize the feasibility of building affordable
housing. Periodically assess the amount of housing produced under these standards.
Goal 2. Ensure that affordable housing options are available
to all socioeconomic levels of Port Orchard
residents.
Policy HS-4 Provide opportunities through future land use and zoning districts for an economically
diversified housing supply, including extremely low, very low-, low-, moderate-, and
upper -income levels, to maximize housing options and serve a broad range of
community needs. (RCW 36.70a.070(2) (d)).
Policy HS-5 Support the development of housing and related services that are provided by
regional housing programs and agencies for special needs populations, especially the
homeless, children, the elderly, and people with mental or physical disabilities.
Policy HS-6 Coordinate with other public entities, nonprofits, and religious organizations to
preserve and facilitate development of permanent supportive housing, emergency
shelters, and emergency housing. (RCW 36.70a.070(2) (c))
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Policy HS-7 Evaluate surplus public land for affordable housing. Identify opportunities to lease or
sell public land to affordable housing providers. (RCW 39.33.015(1)).
Policy HS-8 Allow an increased density bonus for affordable housing located on property owned
by a religious organization. (RCW 36.70A.545 and RCW 35A.63.300).
Policy HS-9 Ensure that City fees and permitting time are balanced between housing affordability
considerations and the need for supporting City services.
Policy HS-10 Provide incentives and work in partnership with not -for profit and for -profit
developers land trusts, and public housing authorities, such as Housing Kitsap, to
develop and preserve long-term affordable housing options.
Policy HS-11 Encourage development of housing that is affordable for workers at all income levels
that is located near transit, education and training opportunities and other
employment centers.
Policy HS-12 Promote development of attached and detached ADUs in all residential to provide
additional housing choices for all economic income levels, multi -generational
households, and smaller households in residential neighborhoods. (RCW 36.70A.680).
Policy HS-13 Expand capacity for middle housing in low -density residential neighborhoods that are
unencumbered by critical areas or their buffers throughout the city to increase home
ownership and rental housing options. (RCW 36.70A.635).
Policy HS-14
to ^w,w,^,_-,*^ f-,., mly sized „n;}.Promote middle housing and multifamily housing
with family size units. Consider the recommendations of the Port Orchard Housing
Action Plan on refining the building type and form/intensity standards, adjusting the
locally adopted building code, supporting staffing needs, and funding strategies.
Policy HS-15 Consider the creation of zoning and other land use incentives for the private
construction of affordable and special needs housing as a percentage of units in
multifamily development.
Policy HS-16 Consider adopting incentives for development of affordable multifamily homes,
including middle housing, through property tax abatement in accordance with 84.14
RCW, focusing on designated centers with identified needs for residential infill and
redevelopment.
Policv HS-17 Explore the re-establishment of a Multifamilv Tax Exemption (MFTE) Droeram as a
means of increasing the City's affordable housing supply. Consider the
recommendations of the Port Orchard Housing Action Plan on eligible zones and
properties, qualifying income levels, program duration, development incentives, and
other standards.
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Goal 3. Promote the efficient u
maximize development
municipal infrastructure.
ise of residential land in order to
potential and make efficient use of
Policy HS-18 Encourage housing growth concentration within walking and bicycling distance of
public schools, parks, transit service, and commercial centers. Promote
improvements to pedestrian and bicycles facilities where most housing growth is
occurring.
Policy HS-19 Encourage the development of both vertical and horizontal forms of mixed -use
developments featuring a combination of multifamily housing and nonresidential
uses within centers.
Policy HS-20 Implement zoning and development regulations which encourage infill housing on
empty and redevelopable parcels.
Policy HS-21 Consider increasing maximum housing densities and implementing minimum
housing densities in appropriate areas to increase land and infrastructure efficiency.
Policy HS-22 Protect critical areas, or environmentally sensitive areas, from future housing
development. Determine appropriate densities and uses and implement flexible
development standards to balance the goals of housing targets and environmental
protection.
Policy HS-23 Establish a process for annexation informed by the need for infrastructure
investments in new residential areas. Evaluate the fiscal impacts of higher
infrastructure maintenance costs and additional service expenses resulting from
annexation.
Goal4. Reduce disparities in housing access and mitigate
displacement impacts to vulnerable communities.
Policy HS-24 When plans and investments are expected to create neighborhood change, use public
investment and coordinate with nonprofit housing organizations to mitigate impacts
of market pressure that cause involuntarily displacement of low-income households
and vulnerable communities.
Policy HS-25 Advocate for additional funding at County, Federal, State, and other levels to expand
programs that:
• facilitate home ownership for low- to moderate -income resident,
• prevent, avoidable, involuntary evictions and foreclosures, and
• provide assistance for repair, rehabilitation, energy efficiency, and
weatherization.
Policy HS-26 Encourage a variety of ownership opportunities and choices by allowing and
supporting including but not limited land trusts, tenant opportunity to purchase
programs, limited equity cooperative, and sweat equity.
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Chapter 3: Housing
Policy HS-27 Consider programs and other maintenance support, such as use of Community
Development Block Grants or Housing Repair Programs to preserve or rehabilitate
neighborhoods and areas that are showing signs of deterioration due to lack of
maintenance or abandonment.
Policy HS-28 Encourage senior and special needs housing to be integrate throughout the
community and be located near services.
Policy HS-29 Strengthen coordination between the City, county, and service providers to provide
homelessness support service and outreach. Adopt a Housing First approach.
Goal S. Promote functional and livable forms of housing that
integrates well with its surroundings and accommodates
people in all stages of life.
Policy HS-30 Encourage the development and maintenance of all housing, especially multifamily
housing, that protects health and safety of residents and support healthy lifestyle and
active living.
Policy HS-31 Encourage energy efficient housing types that conserve non-renewable energy and
help minimize impact on air quality and climate.
Policy HS-32 Support housing options, programs, and services that allow seniors to "age in place"
in their homes or neighborhoods. Promote awareness of Universal Design
improvements to improve accessibility.
Policy HS-33 Promote healthy, livable, and functional forms of housing at all scales through code
provisions that provide for usable open space and/or recreational facilities,
pedestrian connectivity, and safe and welcoming development frontages.
Policy HS-34 Provide information and assistance to property owners of historically significant
housing to encourage preservation of these cultural resource.
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