The Housing Innovations Program (HIP) is a collection of planning resources that local governments can use to promote housing affordability and new housing choices in their communities. Learn more about the HIP.
Housing Objectives
Affordable housing accessible to a range of incomes is a key feature of VISION 2050. The HIP provides jurisdictions with tools and strategies they can use to work toward shared goals and meet local needs. These include:
- Addressing racial inequities in housing (PDF)
- Encourage housing in centers and near transit (PDF)
- Provide housing options in expensive markets (PDF)
- Build missing middle density (PDF)
- Increase neighborhood stability by mitigating residential displacement (PDF)
- Build community support for affordable housing (PDF)
Case Studies
The following case studies demonstrate multiple housing tools in action:
- City of Burien Affordable Housing Demonstration Program (PDF)
- City of Renton Permit Ready ADU Program (PDF)
- City of Tacoma Homeownership Disparity Study (PDF)
Search the Toolkit
Select from the filters to customize your search, including searching by focus areas in the Regional Housing Strategy and types of places identified in the Housing Opportunities by Place. Results with an asterisk (*) include more detail, and are proven to be particularly effective at meeting regional housing needs.