Port Angeles Earns 'LIVE UNITED' Award for Housing Efforts

The City of Port Angeles has received the 'LIVE UNITED' award from the United Way of Clallam County for its efforts in providing safe and affordable housing. The award will be presented on April 27, recognizing the city's initiatives to address housing challenges and increase inclusivity in housing options.

Deputy Mayor Navarra Carr thanked the United Way for recognizing the city's progress in housing development. Carr noted that the success was due to teamwork involving city staff, local nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, and residents. This collaborative approach has helped create effective solutions to the community's housing crisis.

Port Angeles was nominated for this award alongside community partners Peninsula Behavioral Health and Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County. These organizations have played a key role in addressing local housing needs.

The city has implemented several policies and programs to improve housing diversity and accessibility. These include Washington State's first Comprehensive Building Permit Fee Waiver Program, which removes certain building permit fees, and the Permit-Ready Plans Program, which provides free pre-designed building plans. The Multifamily Property Tax Exemptions and New Improvement Community Enhancement (NICE) Grants also support local development and economic growth.

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