city of tacoma
File #: ORD28599    Version: 1 Name: ORD - approve a local sales and use tax program to access affordable housing funding
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 7/15/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/30/2019 Final action: 7/30/2019
Title: (First and Final Reading) An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.70 of the Municipal Code, relating to Local Option Taxes, by adding Section 6A.70.047 entitled "Credit against state's share of tax - sales or use tax for affordable housing - Imposition" and Section 6A.70.048 entitled "Credit against state's share of tax - sales or use tax for affordable housing - Rate" to authorize the maximum capacity of the tax authorized under the provisions of Substitute House Bill 1406 for affordable and supportive housing; and declaring an emergency, making necessary the passage of this ordinance and it becoming effective immediately. [Jeff Robinson, Director, Community and Economic Development]
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 28599, 2. City Council Action Memorandum
Related files: ORD28600

Title

(First and Final Reading) An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.70 of the

Municipal Code, relating to Local Option Taxes, by adding Section 6A.70.047 entitled

“Credit against state’s share of tax - sales or use tax for affordable housing - Imposition” and Section 6A.70.048 entitled “Credit against state’s share of tax - sales or use tax for affordable housing - Rate” to authorize the maximum capacity of the tax authorized under the provisions of Substitute House Bill 1406 for affordable and supportive housing; and declaring an emergency, making necessary the passage of this ordinance and it becoming effective immediately.

[Jeff Robinson, Director, Community and Economic Development]