Housing Affordability and Livability

Support for Renters

The City strengthened laws that protect renters from sub-standard housing and discrimination based on how they pay their rent.

• Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance (RRIO)
• Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO)
• Antidiscrimination protections for renters with alternative sources of income

Leveraging Growth for Affordability

We've leveraged new development downtown to created community benefits and affordable housing, including more than 1,500 new affordable homes in the last two years. Learn more.

Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA)

For the first time, we are requiring that new development contribute to affordable housing throughout our city. Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) will create and preserve 6,000 rent- and income-restricted homes over 10 years. MHA is now in place in the U District, Downtown, and South Lake Union. We are looking for community input on citywide MHA implementation. Join the conversation.