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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 08
Chapter 08.07B
Section 08.07B.020
 

Title 08 Taxation and Revenue

Chapter 08.07B Sales and Use Tax for Affordable and Supportive Housing

Section 08.07B.020 Purposes
  1. The City may use the moneys collected by the tax imposed under SMC 08.07B.010 or bonds issued under subsection 1(9) of Chapter 338, Laws of 2019 only for the following purposes and in accordance with Chapter 338, Laws of 2019:
  1. Acquiring, rehabilitating, or constructing affordable housing, which may include new units of affordable housing within an existing structure or facilities providing supportive housing services under RCW 71.24.385; or
  1. Funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable or supportive housing.
  1. The housing and services provided under this section may only be provided to persons whose income is at or below 60 percent (60%) of the median income of the City.
  1. In determining the use of funds under this section, the City must consider the income of the individuals and families to be served, the leveraging of the resources made available by the tax collected under SMC 08.07B.010,  and the housing needs in Spokane.

Date Passed: Monday, December 9, 2019

Effective Date: Friday, January 17, 2020

ORD C35845 Section 1