Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program Grant Application for the Franz Anderson Permanent Supportive Housing Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing submission of a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program grant application for the Franz Anderson Permanent Supportive Housing Project
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing submission of a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program grant application for the Franz Anderson Permanent Supportive Housing Project
Staff Contact:
Jacinda Steltjes, Affordable Housing Program Manager, Office of Community Vitality/Housing and Homeless Response, 360.753.8482
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In 2023, the City issued a Solicitation of Interest seeking a development team to build permanent supportive housing at 527 Franz Anderson Road and adjacent parcels. Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) was selected to construct the project. The City and LIHI are now parties to a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement. The property will be sold to LIHI for $1 in return for it being used as affordable housing for low-income populations in perpetuity.
Franz Anderson Permanent Supportive Housing Project
LIHI will build 70 units for households with incomes at or below 30% area median income by household size and one unit for an on-site property manager. The project will implement a low-barrier model and will offer optional supportive services for single adults and couples who are literally homeless upon entry. Services will be offered by LIHI and SeaMar. The project will cost $28,759,623 to construct.
Low Income and Homeless Households
There is an immense need for deeply affordable housing for Olympian households whose income is 30% or less of area median income. Per the Growth Management Act, t...
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