YAKIMA, Wash.-Yakima County is hosting a series of affordable housing community forums this winter.
The community is invited to participate in the forum series beginning on Jan. 8, to explore how to best use Affordable Housing Sales Tax Credit dollars and other funding to address the issue of affordable housing in the area.
“It’s important that we utilize and deploy our dollars in a strategic way,” said Yakima County Commissioner Kyle Curtis.
Yakima County Community Services organized the forums that will include discussions and workshops to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by community members in securing affordable housing, according to a press release on the forums.
“Engaging and getting input for our builders, developers and housing providers is the best way to ensure we maximize these precious dollars but also ensure we are looking at all ways that government can reduce housing costs,” said Commissioner Curtis.
Those interested in attending the forums may register online or by contacting 509-574-1363.
Affordable Housing Forum Series:
Jan. 8: 1 p.m. at the YCRC Training Room (2403 S. 18th St, Union Gap, WA 98903 – behind the Valley Mall).Feb. 5: 1 p.m. at the YCRC Training Room.March. 4: 1 p.m. at the YCRC Training Room.April. 1: 1 p.m. at the YCRC Training Room.
