SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL - Record No: Res 32017

• Record No: Res 32017
• Version: 2
• Type: Resolution (Res)
• Status: Adopted
• Current Controlling Legislative Body: City Clerk
• On agenda: 9/20/2021
• Title: A RESOLUTION calling for research, engagement and presentation of information to the Mayor and City Council on the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program prior to considering renewal of the program in 2023.
• Sponsors: Teresa Mosqueda
• Supporting documents: 1. Summary and Fiscal Note, 2. Proposed Amendment 1 (added; 9/10/21), 3. Signed Resolution 32017, 4. Affidavit of Publication

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/27/2021	2	City Clerk	attested by City Clerk
9/27/2021	2	Mayor	returned
9/27/2021	2	Mayor	Signed
9/24/2021	2	City Clerk	submitted for Mayor's signature
9/20/2021	2	City Council	adopted	Pass
9/10/2021	1	Finance and Housing Committee	adopt as amended	Pass
8/17/2021	1	Finance and Housing Committee	discussed
8/16/2021	1	City Council	referred
7/23/2021	1	Council President's Office	sent for review
7/20/2021	1	City Clerk	sent for review
7/20/2021	1	Mayor	Mayor's leg transmitted to Council

CITY OF SEATTLE
RESOLUTION __________________
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A RESOLUTION calling for research, engagement and presentation of information to the Mayor and City Council on the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program prior to considering renewal of the program in 2023.
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WHEREAS, the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program currently provides participating owners of new multifamily properties a full tax exemption on residential improvements for up to 12 years when a certain share of the units are income- and rent-restricted, generally for households with incomes between 60 percent to 90 percent of median income; and
WHEREAS the MFTE program is one of the City's primary tools for creating income- and rent-restricted units; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 legislative session included adoption of Senate Bill (SB) 5287, amending chapter 84.14 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to authorize jurisdictions to provide owners of properties with expiring multifamily property tax exemptions the option to extend the exemption for a 12-year period, include labor equity standards as a condition of providing a tax exemption, approve 20-year tax exemptions for permanently affordable homeownership, and allow additional time for projects impacted by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to receive a certificate of occupancy; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the real-estate market, making it difficult to assess how modifications to affordable housing incentive programs would address market gaps; and
WHEREAS, two council bills will be considered in 2021 that amend Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 5.73 to implement new requirements and time-sensitive authorizations per chapter 84.14 RCW, including an extension option for properties with tax exemptions expiring in 2021 and 2022; and
WHEREAS, SB 5287 requires that, at a minimum, extended tax exemptions be conditioned on satisfaction of local MFTE requirements, which are in effect through December 31, 2023, per Section 5.73.120; a...