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One result of the new programs would be a cap on rent increases in Multifamily Tax Exemption housing.

Opponents fear new backyard-cottage rules open the door for a flurry of investment, but economists say the numbers don't add up.

The city is creating a so-called 'community preference policy,' meant to help keep low-income residents from being pushed out of their gentrifying communities.

A Seattle City Council committee voted unanimously to tie service provider wages to inflation, teeing it up for likely approval by the full council.

After years of process, the city council loosened regulations to build accessory dwelling units and tightened them on McMansions.

The city is instituting new rules, increasing fines and encouraging creative uses to prevent developers from leaving buildings empty.

For 13 years, neighbors have opposed the city's plan for the former Army post. The Seattle City Council on Tuesday brought that battle to a close. 

New eviction laws cap late fees and give tenants 14 days to pay back rent, among other protections. 

In other cities, congestion pricing has improved traffic and increased transit revenue. But equity concerns remain.

A new fund will let cities and counties keep $51M in sales tax revenue for low-income housing construction and maintenance.