Housing Recommendations | 2023 Update
2.5 . A Examine possible reasons behind the current housing map by race and ethnicity .
2.5 . B Encourage development of proximate housing that varies by affordability and type with access to services throughout the city .
City Facilitator : Arlington Housing Authority , Code Compliance , Grants Management and Economic Development Timeframe : Long term ( 3-5 years ) Partners : Arlington Board of Realtors ( ARBOR ), TCAA Actions :
• Item 2.5 . A has been examined , and staff is focused on seeking creative ways to develop additional affordability bands in housing outside of the tax credit housing applications . - Complete (& Ongoing )
• Item 2.5 . B , staff is working with City Council and community stakeholders to determine the best pathway to invest the $ 4.5 million that the City of Arlington received in HOME-ARPA funds to support community housing needs . - In Progress
• As noted under item 2.4 . B , the AHFC is also requesting deeper affordability during negotiations with developers and recently was able to add 18 units affordable to households earning under 60 % of the area median income that previously were targeted to households earning 80 % of area median income . - Complete (& Ongoing )
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