1427-S AMH NELS CAMP1

SHB 1427 - H AMD  531  ADOPTED  4-12-91

     by Representative Nelson

     On page 22, after line 17, strike all materials through "(e)" on page 22, line 30, and insert the following:

     "(d)  The department shall provide up to $1,000,000 of the amounts provided under (a) and (c) of this subsection for technical assistance and planning grants to encourage cities and counties to develop financing plans that address unmet affordable housing needs and that increase densities consistent with transportation objectives and fair share housing requirements.  Up to $50,000 of the amount provided under this subsection is provided soley to contract with the University of Washington college of architecture for a study on various innovative design techniques that can be used to increase densities.

     (e)  The department shall provide up to $15,000,000 of the amounts provided under (a) and (c) of this subsection for grant and loan requests from cities and counties required to or choosing to plan under RCW 36.70A that have adopted a housing plan.  Grant and loan requests for housing assistance and affordable programs shall be for eligible organizations that develop affordable housing through increasing densities consistent with transportation objectives and fair share housing requirements.  Additional consideration may be given to those that incorporate innovative design techniques.

     (f)"

Effect:  Allocates $1 million for planning grants to encourage cities and counties to develop financing plans for affordable housing projects.  Provides up to $15m for housing projects that increase densities consistent with transportation objectives and fair share housing requirements.  Directs the University of Washington to study innovative design techniques that can be used to increase densities in affordable housing projects.