The Housing Innovations Program (HIP) is a new collection of planning resources that local governments in the central Puget Sound region can use to promote housing affordability and smart growth in their communities.

Providing diverse and affordable housing options for all is a key objective of both the Washington Growth Management Act and the region’s VISION 2040 growth strategy. Visit the HIP website to access:

• Housing Toolkit – 49 tools and strategies
• Local Government Survey – results of a 2009 member survey about housing policies implemented around the region
• Links to local, state, and national housing websites, affordable housing resources, key data sources, and organizations serving the central Puget Sound region