Home In Tacoma - Phase 2: Implementation Is Underway
Work is underway on Home In Tacoma - Phase 2. This phase will implement the City's new housing growth strategy through zoning, standards, affordability and anti-displacement steps, and actions to support housing growth.
Join the Discussion!
Everyone has a stake in housing and neighborhoods. The City is inviting broad public input on topics including middle housing design, neighborhood amenities and infrastructure, and keeping housing affordable.
Starting in January 2023, share your ideas and get involved by:
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Regional Benchmarking Report Released
Middle housing zoning reforms are becoming more common nationwide. On January 4, 2023, the Planning Commission began review of a consultant report describing four cities in our region which changed their housing rules to support middle housing types. To learn more, review the Regional Benchmarking Report.
Updates Provided to the Tacoma City Council
At the December 6, 2022 Study Session, the City Council discussed the next round of public engagement opportunities coming in January 2023. To view the recording, visit the City Council meetings web page.
Home In Tacoma Phase 2 Project Scope is Ready to Go
On June 15, 2022, the Planning Commission finalized the project scope of work. The scope of work details how the City will conduct the public engagement and analysis for the project. Click on the document below to learn more:
Home In Tacoma Phase 2 Project Scope of Work
On March 16, 2022 the Planning Commission released a draft project scope of work and set a public hearing date for April 20, 2022 with written comments through April 30. The Commission received about 175 oral and written comments. The Commission used the feedback to finalize the project scope of work to align with community engagement recommendations. Many thanks to everyone who commented.
Written comments on the Scope of Work
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