1. Affordable Housing Strategy

2. Developed with stakeholder groups, including residents Provides an Action-Oriented Plan –Measures current and future housing needs –Determines priorities –Provides benchmarks for evaluation –Based on best practices (proven methods and approaches); and –Identifies costs and benefits associated with plan implementation Demonstrates City’s commitment to potential housing partners

3. Housing Strategy Process Housing Task Force (May 2008) Housing Needs analysis(June 2008) Consultation with non-profit organizations, developers, seniors, low-income individuals, the public Review of statistical data Policy Options (July – September 2008) Evaluate current and potential policies Evaluate potential role for the City and other stakeholders Implementation Identification of funding opportunities and specific actions

4. The Housing Continuum Challenges related to housing affordability can affect many different households, not only those traditionally considered ‘in need’ As housing costs increase faster than incomes, “housing continuum” concept offers range of affordable housing options

5. Chilliwack Housing Continuum

6. Chilliwack: Shelter beds 2008 Homeless Count : 98

7. Chilliwack: Affordable Rentals

8. Chilliwack: Affordable Rents

9. Priority Areas Shelter beds and outreach Transitional & Supportive Housing Low income rentals for non-seniors – market or subsidized Public Open House : all areas should be a priority

10. Policy Options Supportive Land use policies –Densification, flexible zoning Relaxation of Development Cost Charges Density Bonus –Increased density in return for contribution

11. Policy Options Affordable Housing Reserve Fund –Dedicated source of income required –Community Housing Foundation Donation of City Owned Land Partnerships

12. Recommendations Engage in partnerships with other levels of government - to secure funding support Establish an Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to leverage contributions towards housing Establish a Community Housing Foundation Pursue strategies to improve access to affordable rental housing Provide on-going education, advocacy and monitoring