Incentive Zoning for Affordable Housing

In certain zones, incentive zoning allows commercial and residential developers to achieve additional development capacity when they provide for affordable housing. Chapter 23.58A and Chapter 23.49 of the Land Use Code, depending on the location of the development seeking extra floor area, provide the regulatory framework for incentive zoning.

Questions regarding the following should be directed to Prithy Korathu, Manager: MFTE, MHA, IZ, and Market Analysis, Office of Housing, Prithy.Korathu@seattle.gov, (206) 684-0362:

  • Drafting and execution of affordable housing agreements (Performance option)
  • Arrangement for payment of affordable housing contributions (Payment option)

All questions related to Code requirements and extra/bonus floor area calculations should be directed to the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) Zoning Reviewer assigned to the project. If the site has not been assigned a zoning reviewer, direct inquiries to Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections Ask Us A Question or call Ask Us at (206) 684-8850.

Housing

Maiko Winkler-Chin, Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 5700, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94725, Seattle, WA , 98124-4725
Phone: (206) 684-0721
Fax: (206) 233-7117
Housing@seattle.gov

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The mission of the Office of Housing (OH) is to create strong, healthy communities, prevent displacement, and increase opportunities for people of all income levels to live in Seattle.