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Creating Affordable Housing — 2017 Proposed Legislation

February 13, 2017

Increase the chances for getting new rental housing on Orcas Island by asking your Washington State legislators to vote for policies that help create affordable housing.

  • Prohibit income discrimination. Currently, in Washington State, a landlord may refuse to rent to someone who uses a housing voucher to pay for rent.  Learn more and send an email to your legislator by clicking here.
  • Support funding for new affordable housing. Help end homelessness. Invest $200 million in the Housing Trust Fund so funds can be granted to Juan County projects. Send an email by clicking here.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2017 legislation, Housing Trust Fund, housing voucher, income discrimination

What’s New at OPAL?

The Board of Trustees of OPAL Community Land Trust generally meets the third Thursday of the month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Reddick Conference Room, 286 Enchanted Forest Road, Eastsound. Each meeting includes public access time. If you wish to receive an agenda or be placed on the agenda, please contact Lisa Byers at the office, 376-3191, or send her an email.

Recent News Items

  • Job Opening – Community Engagement Manager 2021
  • Gifts enable OPAL to acquire 30 acres for future affordable housing
  • April’s Grove receives finishing touches
  • April’s Grove residents are moving in
  • OPAL’s Annual Gala moves online June 27 to June 30
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Call: 360.376.3191
Email: office@opalclt.org

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OPAL Community Land Trust
P.O. Box 1133
Eastsound, WA 98245

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286 Enchanted Forest Road, #B101

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