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Home My WebLink AboutHTF Objective 5 Slideshow FinalMeeting the Local Homeless Housing Plan’s Objective 5: “Seek to house everyone in a stable setting that meets their needs.” Jefferson County Housing Task Force September 9, 2025 Overview Housing Task Force 09/09/25 2 Objective Definitions and Context •Defining the objective •HTF Working Definitions •Affordability •Projected need and population Key Strategies •State Advocacy •Implementation •Local Policies •Implementation •Local Partnerships •Implementation “Seek to house everyone in a stable setting that meets their needs.” Objective Housing Task Force 09/09/25 3 Defining Objective Five •Commerce’s 2024-2029 Washington State Homeless Housing Strategic Plan and the 2025-203 Local Homeless Housing Plan Guidance both direct jurisdictions to “Seek to house everyone in a stable setting that meets their needs.” •However, they do not define terms in the objective. Housing Task Force 09/09/25 4 HTF Working Definitions Stability, permanence, privacy Safe conditions including water, waste disposal, electricity, heat, cooking facilities, working appliances Access to transportation, healthcare, employment, education, social space that meets their needs.” Permanent housing, rental and ownership options. Rental because we lack enough rental units for our population. Ownership options because we lack affordable ownership units, and renting can be unstable long-term in a stable setting Housing affordable to people at all income levels, particularly people earning less than 120% of area median income. Affordability: housing costs ≤1/3 of household’s monthly income Does not include shelters, transitional housing, or supportive housing, which can be time limited and more precarious for long- term residency house everyone Set strategies and actions with clear timelines for completion and performance measures “Seek to Housing Task Force 09/09/25 5 Context: Affordability Federal affordable housing levels are calculated by Housing and Urban Development based on 80%, 50%, and lower percentage of area median income. Housing Task Force 09/09/25 6 HUD’s Financial Year 2025 Income Limits for Jefferson County, WA Median Family Income Income Limit Category Persons in Family 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 $106,200 Very Low (50% AMI) $34,400 $39,300 $44,200 $49,150 $53,050 $57,000 $60,950 $64,850 Extremely Low (<50%) $20,650 $23,600 $26,650 $32,150 $37,650 $43,150 $48,650 $54,150 Low (80%)$55,050 $62,900 $70,750 $78,600 $84,900 $91,200 $97,500 $103,800 Per the FY 2025 Income Limits Documentation System JC and PT average populations are between 1-2 people per household Context: Jefferson County AMI and Salaries Housing Task Force 09/09/25 7Salaries and MFI (Median Family Income) based on 2022 data Context: Jefferson County Existing and Projected Need for Housing Units by Income The City and County jointly adopted the following housing need projections. See Resolution No. 68-1118-24R for division of units by jurisdiction. Housing Task Force 09/09/25 8 Table 2: Projected Countywide Housing Needs for Jefferson County * Note: Supply of PSH in 2020 is beds. However, projections of Net New Housing Needed (2020 -2045) are in housing units. Jefferson County Projected Population = 40,486 Affordability Level (% of Area Median Income)Emergency Housing/ Shelter Beds 0-30%30%+ Total Non- PSH PSH 30- 50%50-80%80-100%100- 120% 120% + Total Future Housing Needed (2045)20,970 2,418 264 2,428 3,554 1,902 2,235 8,169 617 Estimated Housing Supply (2020)*16,851 804 16 1,857 3,088 1,715 1,999 7,372 58 Net New Housing Needed (2020-2045)4,119 1,614 248 571 466 187 236 797 559 Key Strategies These strategies, policies, and implementation actions can be written into the 5- Year Plan. Some can be implemented by the Housing Fund Board, while other policies direct local jurisdictions and other groups to conduct studies or take actions during the 5-year plan. Housing Task Force 09/09/25 9 State-Level Advocacy Housing Task Force 09/09/25 10 State-Level Advocacy •Allow jurisdictions to charge fees or taxes on housing units that are vacant for 6 or more months per year •Advocacy led by elected officials on the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and Port Townsend City Council •Might require amending the state constitution •Allow jurisdictions to expand REET •Advocacy led by elected officials on the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and Port Townsend City Council •HB 1867 failed in 2025 •State funding for pre-development costs in creating affordable housing •Advocacy by housing service providers Housing Task Force 09/09/25 11 Local Policies Housing Task Force 09/09/25 12 Local Policies •Direct Jefferson County and Port Townsend to identify opportunities for simplifying and streamlining permitting process for housing development •Lead by elected officials on the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and Port Townsend City Council, with jurisdiction staff updating codes, permitting process, and implementation •Direct Housing Fund Board to commission a study on the efficacy of inclusionary zoning in these jurisdictions •Lead by Housing Fund Board •Conduct outreach with local property owners and study what incentives would most effectively encourage them to lease their units at sub-market rates •Led by HFB, with elected officials and jurisdiction staff joining meetings and preparing incentive options based on participant feedback Housing Task Force 09/09/25 13 Local Policies: Expand Multifamily Tax Exemption •Port Townsend has a multifamily tax exemption (MFTE) program. •New multifamily (4+ units in a building) projects in these areas that set aside at least 20% of their units as affordable to low- and moderate-income households can apply for up to 12 years exemption from property taxation •Policy: Expand Port Townsend’s Multifamily Tax Exemption •Could expand geographic areas that allow MFTE projects •Could extend exemption timeline •Led by Port Townsend City Council and implemented by staff •Board of County Commissioners could explore MFTE in Port Hadlock UGA Housing Task Force 09/09/25 14 MFTE Map Local Partnerships – Engagement and Funding •Local engagement between government, nonprofits, housing and service providers, and developers •Led by? For discussion at HTF meeting. •Funding or stipends for nonprofits providing housing resources and education •Led by? For discussion at HTF meeting. Housing Task Force 09/09/25 15 Local Partnerships – Education and Management •Education for tenants on rights, responsibilities, and conflict resolution resources •Led by nonprofits and service providers, with assistance from local government •Education for landlords on rights, responsibilities, and conflict resolution resources •Led by nonprofits and service providers, with assistance from local government •Nonprofit property management •Led by elected officials who will offer support for nonprofits that enter property management for affordable housing units Housing Task Force 09/09/25 16 Discussion Housing Task Force 09/09/25 17