Spokane offers density bonuses and reduced parking requirements for qualifying affordable housing projects under SMC Chapters 17C and 17G, implementing state HB 1110 middle-housing reforms and local Comprehensive Plan housing goals.
SMC Title 17C land use standards allow additional dwelling units per lot, reduced setbacks, or height bonuses when developers commit a portion of units to income-restricted households. Washington's HB 1110 (RCW 36.70A.635) requires Spokane, as a Tier 1 city, to allow up to four units per lot citywide and six near major transit. The city's 2023-2024 implementing ordinances expanded ADU and duplex allowances and tied additional bonuses to affordability covenants. Permits go through Planning Services with design review for larger projects.
Failure to maintain affordability covenants triggers loss of bonus entitlements, recordation of restrictive covenants, and potential code enforcement on the over-density structure.
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