Title
Tenant-Landlord Work Session
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a work session to hear from the public on rental housing. Work session only; No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hear from renters, landlords and other stakeholders on rental housing in Olympia.
Staff Contact:
Cary Retlin, Housing Programs Manager, Community Planning & Development, 360.570.3956
Presenter(s):
Cary Retlin, City of Olympia
Background and Analysis:
In November the City Council had a work session on tenant protections that included discussion of tenant protections brought by advocates in October and tenant protections other cities have adopted.
This work session will have three components: a staff presentation, opportunity for renters and landlords to discuss rental housing, and listening session on rental housing challenges.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
According to Thurston Regional Planning Council, Olympia is now a majority renter city (53 percent). An affordable and predictable rental market is critical for renters and those who own and operate rental housing in the city.
Options:
Hear from the public on rental housing challenges.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Overview of rental housing challenges and recent changes