Yakima Times

Affordable Housing Commission Soliciting Proposals for Catherine Park
The City of Ellensburg Affordable Housing Commission is soliciting proposals for a cottage development on the City-owned property formerly known as Catherine Park.  The City took steps to surplus the property to be used as affordable housing on August 15, 2022. The property (parcel #694034, zoned R-L Residential Low Density) is approximately three-quarters of an acre in size and is located on Vantage Highway, immediately west of the KXLE radio station.

The selection process will take place in three steps:  

1. Developers with a project that creates permanent affordable cottage housing, on the property are encouraged to submit a letter of interest with a description of the proposal. Affordable housing must meet the standard defined by State law in RCW 43.63A.510. The Affordable Housing Commission will first review all proposals for the property on January 4, 2023.  

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2. Those projects that meet the intent of the Commission’s vision for the property will be invited to complete an affordable housing application, found on the City website at: www.ellensburgwa.gov/1128/Creating-Affordable-Housin

3. The Affordable Housing Commission will review all completed applications and make a recommendation to the City Council to award a project at a public meeting. Once the proposal is approved by the City Council, a formal agreement will be developed with the City establishing terms to transfer the land.

The first round of considerations will occur on January 4. The process will remain open until a proposal is selected for the property.  

Please direct your letter of interest and any questions to Community Development Director Jamey Ayling at aylingj@ellensburgwa.gov or (509) 925-8653.

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