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(02/26/2019) 31 | Page Disability Status The following chart shows the number of households with one or more disabilities. Source: CHAS data (Table 6) Barriers to Affordable Housing Public policies may have a negative effect on affordable housing, including tax policy, land use controls, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limits and other policies that might affect the return on residential investment. The State's taxation system, that does not tax personal income, creates a strong reliance on other forms of taxation such as sales tax, real property tax, and special fees and assessments. Local governments have limited discretion regarding this system, and as a result, little ability to change the system to remove any barriers to affordable housing. One option provided by the State to local governments is the multiple-unit dwellings property tax exemption. (Chapter 84.14 RCW) This provision allows for special valuations for residential development and provides an extra four year incentive (12 years vs. 8 years) if the development includes an affordable housing component. Washington State's property tax system also limits the increase in property taxes collected to no more than 1% per year plus new construction. As needs or costs increase, the ability to pay for those needs is diminished. The City of Everett must work within the framework of state planning and building requirements. The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires the City to plan for a variety of housing needs within the community, as well as planning for employment, public facilities and services. GMA also requires 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 Hearing or vision impairment Ambulatory limitation Cognitive limitation Self-care or independent living limitation Disability Status <= 30% HAMFI >30% to <=50% HAMFI >50% to <=80% HAMFI >80% HAMFI