News from Housing
Jun 12, 2026
Statement from Council Member Latasha Palmer Regarding Stable, Safe, and Affordable Housing
“Housing continues to be a crisis in Tacoma, both in terms of the quantity of housing units that our city offers and the quality and affordability of many…
Jun 02, 2026
City of Tacoma Attracts More Affordable Housing to Proctor Neighborhood
The City Council approved a resolution on June 2 authorizing a new Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) agreement, paving the way for the development of…
Apr 28, 2026
‘Home in Tacoma’ Sparks 62% Increase in Number of Proposed Housing Units in First Year
The City of Tacoma today released its Year One review of the Home in Tacoma initiative, revealing significant growth in housing development applications and a broader diversity of…
Jan 30, 2026
City of Tacoma Offers Virtual Workshop for Organizations New to Local Affordable Housing Development Funding Application Process
On February 18, from 1 – 3 p.m., the City of Tacoma will host a virtual technical assistance workshop on how to apply for local affordable housing development funding.
Dec 22, 2025
City of Tacoma Launches Pilot Program to Fast-Track ‘Missing Middle’ Housing
The City of Tacoma will launch a one-year pilot program in January 2026 aimed at accelerating the permitting and delivery of “middle housing” developments. The initiative is designed…
Dec 09, 2025
Tacoma City Council Passes Ordinance 29086 Amending the Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code InitiativeÂ
On December 9, 2025 – after a year of community outreach, research, and careful deliberation in the Community, Vitality and Safety Committee – the Tacoma City Council passed…