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Kirkland Council Divides Over Affordable Housing Fees in Low-Density Zones

Kirkland Council Divides Over Affordable Housing Fees in Low-Density Zones

Kirkland City Council members are at odds over a new affordable housing fee, with some arguing it discourages development, while others see it as necessary to address housing needs. The fee, set to take effect in January, applies to units over 2,000 square feet. A proposal to raise the threshold failed in a recent 3-4 vote.

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