Draft Housing Element_PC_webChapter 3: Housing
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 the City. 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 community housing needs.
The Housing Element also ;s alse OnteA Pd +^ "^
Ensure suitable housing
opportunities for all socioeconomic
levels, including a variety of housing
types, in a manner that
accommodates anticipated
population growth while respecting
the character of existing
neighborhoods.
0 nternally Eonsmstentworks— in der}
w##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 On order Coto suit the needs
and preferences of the expanding population.
Addressing housing from various perspectives such
Dromotine homeownership and creatine more
diverse housing opportunities to allow+r residents
to live near their work or transit , ^ya,4 4k &"^+c-^
quality and neighborhood preservation will be
necessary in order to meet the housing needs of all
of Port Orchard's residents now and into the future.
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Through the adopted goals and policies under
the Housing Element, the City pursue
opportunities to:
• Preserve and improve existing housing stock
• Expand overall housing supply
• Encourage housing that is affordable to all
income levels
• Establish ways to mitigate displacement
• Promote thriving, equitable, healthy
neighborhoods.
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3.2.1 Housing Stock
Housine Tvoe. As of 2021. there were 64.165
housing units in the City, per census data. Port
Orchard's housing stock is predominantly single -unit
buildings (70%), nearly all of which are single-family s+
detached home and a small number of attached 2
townhomes. Larger apartment building with 5+-units
makes 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 3-4 Units
4%
Figure 1. 2-Unit
1%
Housing Age and Production. Port Orchard's
housing stock is considerably younger than regional
averaees. Over half of the housing stock was built
since 1990, and two-thirds was built since 1980. This
is reflective of Port Orchard's high rate of housing
production and permitting in recent decades. -Figure
2 shows the uptick in permitting starting in the early
2000s s and the Drevalence of siniale-familv and
Manufartured
Source: 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year
Estimates, Table DP04.
Figure 1— Housing Unit Type in Port Orchard,
qit
Y.
larger apartment developments. Note that this data
shows issued permits, not all these projects were and will be necessarily completed. Most of the single-
family development seen in the past five year have been in McCormick Woods subdivision, which was
annexed by the city in 2009, and the Bethel-Sedgwick Area. Although, recent forthcoming project of
multifamily homes have been more spread out throughout the city. Additionally, according to the City's
permit data, over 5,000 units are currently in the pipeline and shows some increase in housing diversity
with future development of fourplex, townhomes, and mixed use. (See Figure 3). This high rate of
housine Droduction will almost double the citv's housine inventory within the next several vears.
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■ 5+ Unit Multifamily
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400
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1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022
Source: U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) State of the Cities Data Systems (SOCDS)
Figure 2 — Permits Issued in Port Orchard by Unit Type, 1982-2022
3,000
■ Mixed -Use Development
2,500
■ 5+ Unit Apartment
2,000
■ 4-Plex
iu
1,500
■ Townhouse
Z'
z 1,000
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500 family homes and townhomes
Single Family
0
2022 2023 2024 Permitting Initiated,
Timeline Uncertain
Source: City of Port Orchard.
Figure 3 — Number of Units Permitted with Certificates of Occupancy Expected 2022 and Later by Unit Type
Tenure. The maioritv of Port Orchard residents are homeowners and about 39 Dercent are renters. hieher
than county (30%) and statewide (36%) averages. Many communities of color and low-income
households are renters, who often face compounding housing challenges and instability due to evictions
and rent increases. Renters also experience slower income growth compared to homeowners, which
raises concerns about their ability to transition into homeownership.
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 11 Dercent as of July 2023.
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What is Middle Housi
"Middle housing" includes duplexes, townhouses, cottages, courtyard apartments, and other building
types that fall between single-family detached houses and high -density apartments. Middle housing
units tend to be more affordable to build than single-family 49twse -aT�houses and offers greater
varieties of layout and sizes that are suited for a wider range of households. Expanding the areas where
middle housine is allowed offer greater oaaortunities for "starter homes". or homeownership. to the
new generation.
ADUs Duplexes/ Triplexes Fourplexes Cottage Clusters
Townhouses
Courtyard apartments Small apartments (5-10 units)
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3.2.2 Demographics
Port Orchard is a raaidly er
Source: Makers, 2023
ne city. currentiv home to 17.480 residents as of 2023. Since the last
Comprehensive Plan Update in 2016, the city has grown on average 3.5 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 comine vears. Please refer to the Land Use Element Section 2.5.1 for additional Dopulation erowth
and population allocation information.
20,000
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5,000
� Population
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2023
6%
0%
Source: Washington Office of Financial Management, U.S Census Bureau, LCG
Figure 4 — Port Orchard Population and Growth Rate, 1960 — 2020
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Port Orchard's Dopulation is notablv vounger.
During the 2010-2021 period, over half the
residents were under 34 years old, typically working
and family -building ages, which explains the
corresponding increase in children under 19. Port
Orchard 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 the City's
residents are white and has a relatively large share
of Hispanic/Latino and Asian populations. The city is
more diverse than Kitsap County, which has about
25 percent persons of color compared to 30
percent in Port Orchard. And according to ACS,
about 3.5 Dercent of Port Orchard residents, or 351
residents, speak Spanish at home.
American Ind
/ Alaska Nati
ii
Black / Africai
American
2%
Two or More
Native Hawaiian Races
69%
Source: American Community Survey 2021, 5-year Estimate,
3.2.3 Households Table DP02
Overall, Port Orchard's average household size is 2.56
people, slightly higher than the county average of 2.53 Figure 5 — Race & Ethnicity in Port Orchard, 2021
and similar to the statewide average of 2.55. Port Orchard has a high share of households of married or
cohabitating couples with no children (34%) and those with children (29%). Additionally. most of the sin2le-
arent households are single mothers. (See Figure 6).
Older Adults
Living Alone (6!
9%
Single Adult(s)
20%
Single parents
8%
Couple, No
children
34%
pie, with
Aldren
29%
Source: Washington Office of Financial Management, U.S Census Bureau, LCG
Figure 6 — Port Orchard Population and Growth Rate, 1960 — 2020
Port Orchard's younger population and changing household dynamic suggest the current need for smaller
affordable housing units and Dotential for larger units as vounger residents age and form households in
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the coming decades. However, as shown in Figure 7, there is a current mismatch between the need and
availability of housing units for smaller household size. This could have negative implications as smaller
households may not be able to find units suitable to their need and budget.
4+ person
household
26%
3-persor
househol
17%
Household Size Housing Unit Size
1-person
iousehold
22%
rson
nausehold
35%
4+ Studio / 1
bedrooms _. bedroom
bedre
42%
Source: American Community Survey 2021 5-Year Estimates, Tables DPO4, S2501
Figure 7— Household Size and Housing Unit Size in Port Orchard, 2021
3.3 Housing Affordability
Lack of affordable housine has ranked as a very hieh community concern. In recent vears. rising housin
and rental costs and stagnating income has strained all households across the state, including Port
Orchard. While all households are impacted, communities of color and lower -income households face
greater instability as they tend to spend more of their income on housing and own fewer homes. 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 7).
ALL HOUSEHOLDS
WHITE, NON -HISPANIC OR LATINO
ASIAN
BLACK
HISPANIC AND LATINO
OTHER / TWO OR MORE RACE
NATIVE HAWAIIAN / PACIFIC ISLANDER
■ Rent ■ Own
Source: AC2 2020 5-year Estimates, Table B25003
Figure 7— Share of Household Tenure by Race/Ethnicity
60%
65%
51%
Current relationship between housing prices and income have become strained, as housing become more
difficult to afford for the average Port Orchard resident. Households earning median income may not be
able to afford, or have difficulty, in purchasing a median home sale price. This gap indicates an overall
market with hieh demand for housine. (See Figure 8).
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$900
■ Household Income ($1,000s)
$800 0 House Price ($1,000s)
$700
$600
Median Sales Price ($468)
$500
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.
$400
$304
$300
Median Household $202
$200 Income ($75) $150
$101 $75 $100
$100
$25
$607
$200
$810
Source: American Community Survey 2021 5-Year Estimates, Table S2503, Zillow, Freddie Mac, LCG
Figure 8 — Housing Affordability at Various Price and Income Levels in Port Orchard, 2021-
In addition, 39% of Port Orchard's low- and moderate -income households are cost burdened. These
households are most at risk of displacement or housing hardship and in need of housing support, such
as subsidized affordable housine. Figure 9 below shows the most recent data on Port Orchard's cost -
burdened households.
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Number of Households
Source: 2015-2019 HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)
Figure 9 — Cost -Burdened Low -Income Households by Income Bracket in Port Orchard, 2019-
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measures to bend the trend Of necessary. in 2015, the City took serne steps which may have an effect
management systern to replace its previously very limited GORGUFFency management systern. The
eFdiRanees serve to enswe that gFewth pays feF e)(pandedtFaRSPE)rtatiE)R, wateF, and seweF system
capacity need to serve that growth, or, that On the absence of adequate facilities, project permits be
trend including but not limited to lowering transportation level of service LOS standards to accelerate
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 and set a regional framework for its cities to accommodate growth while
orovidine a share of the reeion's housine. This means Port Orchard is reauired to meet housine tareet
at all income levels as shown in Table X below.
Target Type 19 Target: Net Increase
XX-XX 04
Table X Port Orchard Housing Supply and Need by Income
One of the primary goals of the GMA and subsequent plans such as Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
Vision 20540, Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan, and this Plan, is to manage growth effectively. To
achieve that, a land capacity analysis needed to be performed to determine how many potential housing
units could be developed or redeveloped on current land.
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Port Orchard's current zoning results in a capacity for about additional 6,659 dwelling units, reaching the
total housing target of XX,XXX. This means that the current plan would have the sufficient capacity to
accommodate its growth allocation developed under the Vision 2050 framework, but also have the
capacity to create the units needed. The Citv's Land Use Caaacity is shown in Table X:
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Table X Land Use Capacity
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:
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Goal 1. Ensure that the Cit y's housing stool responds to changes in
desired housing types based on demographic trends and
population gro.Housing stock is planned to
accommodate growth targets, housing demands, and
changes in the population.
Pelmey HS I IdeRtify a sufficient arnount of land f9F heusing, including but not limited to government -
assisted housing, housing for low incerne families, manufactured housing, multifamily
housing, ., hr mes and festeF a faealities
Policy HS-1 Ensure zoned capacity is sufficient to accommodate housing development to meet needs
consistent with adopted targets. (Link Income Band figure)
single family hernes, through iRRevative
plaRRiRg, efficient
and- PffPctivp
Policy HS-2 Encourage production of a diversity 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-familv homes. middle housing forms. multifamilv 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. modifv 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.
(Housing Action Plan 2.3 and 2.4).
Goal 2. Ensure that housing is affordable and available to all
socioeconomic levels of Port Orchard residents.
Policv HS-4 Provide opportunities through future land use and zoning districts for an economical
diversified housing supply, including extremely low, very low-, low-, moderate-, and
upper -income levels, to maximize housing options and serve a broad range of
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community needs. (RCW 36.70a.07O(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 36.7Oa.O7O(2) (c))
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)).
Policv HS-8 Allow an increased densitv bonus for affordable housine located on property owned
a religious organization. (Housing Action Plan 2.3.4) (RCW 36.7OA.545 and RCW
35A.63.3OO).
Pelisa�HSz Stre ml;n,n the n MittiRR n s fer deyel igmen+ h„ ; ri ^r+,rrt o licees an
Policy HS-9 Ensure that City fees and permitting time are balanced between housing affordability
considerations and the need for supporting Citv 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 trainine opportunities and other
employment centers.
Policy HS-1235 A"R;Aothi-Promote development of ^-;idk-Rt;.,' , dwella.,^ , ^;+, rattached and
detached ADUs � detached accessory .Dwelling units WADUs) in all
residential to provide additional housing choices for all economic income levels,
multi -generational households, and smaller households in residential neighborhoods.
(RCW 36.7OA.68O). .,;+h �„fi,.;^^+ ^„ 1 1--il;+;^slities +^ adequately � „dd;+;^^ ,t
rc 1idea+.
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Policv HS-13 Expand capacity for middle housinE in low-densitv residential neiehborhoods that are
unencumbered by critical areas or their buffers throughout the city to increase home
ownership and rental housing options. (RCW 36.7OA.635).
Policy HS-14 Streamline development regulations permitting middle housing and multifamily uses to
accommodate familv-sized units (Housine Action Plan 2.3 and 2.4).
Policy HS-157 Consider the creation of zoning and other land use incentives for the private
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construction of affordable and special needs housing as a percentage of units in multi-
family development.
Policy HS-168 Consider adopting incentives for development of affordable multi -family homes
through property tax abatement in accordance with 84.14 RCW, focusing on
designated Mixedasele-ealcenters with identified needs for residential infill and
redevelopment.
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Goal 3. Encourage the clustering
of new housing .devervprm rents in
designated mixed use Centers where residential uses are
located w:th i �er. -.-3i ■ ses. promote the efficient use of
residential land in order to maximize development potential
and make efficient use of municipal infrastructure.
Peloey HS 11 Encourage the cley.,I.,r.m ent of a of housing types within walking an@ b.i......li�
vista ee ef a se�i�s�ams, t�sit se�Ee, ^^' ,I r +
Peloey HS 26 Prioritize residential ential .. . th on nteFS of local
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Policy HS-17-Encourage housing growth within walking and bicycling distance of public schools, parks,
transit service, and commercial centers.
Policy HS-1840 Encourage the development of both vertical and horizontal forms of mixed use
developments featuring a combination of multi -family housing abeve „r^„^,r fk)-ef
,.^,....,. er-W uses within „teFS of lecal i ^r+.,. ce.and nonresidential uses within
rPntPrc_
Policy HS-1944 Implement zoning and development regulations which encourage infill housing on
empty and redevelopable parcels.
Policy HS-2046 Consider increasing maximum housing densities and implementing minimum
housing densities in appropriate areas to increase land and infrastructure efficiency.
(Housing Action Plan 2.3.3).
Policv HS-21 Protect critical areas. or environmentallv sensitive areas. from future housi
development. Determine appropriate densities and uses and implement flexible
development standards to balance the goals of housing targets and environmental
protection.
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Goal d. Promote the efficient icipal infrastructure and
serv*ces to new housing developments.
Policy HS-2244 Require that new housing developments occur concurrently with necessary
infrastructure investments.
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Policy HS-2313 Establish an orderly process of annexation informed by the need for infrastructure
investments that will ensure levels of service to new residential areas are not
diminished.
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Goal 4. 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. (Housing Action Plan 3.1.2)
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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 resid
• 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.
Policy HS-2734 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
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homelessness support service and outreach. Adopt a Housing First approach.
(Housing Action Plan 3.2)
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.
Policv HS-33 Promote healthv. 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.
based on building types and styles, history, topography, school locations, commercia4
Peliey HS 19 Consider commercial building design standards that establish and protect neighberhood
c-h- +
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Policy HS-2434 Provide information and assistance to property owners of historically significant
housing to encourage preservation of these cultural resourceces.
Goal 7.
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and improve their properties in order to enhance the quality
and character of neighborhoods and the overall C*ty-.
habitats.
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