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Tumwater Extends Housing Tax Deadline

Thursday, September 10, 2026

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The City of Tumwater approved Ordinance O2026-017 to extend deadlines for its Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption program. The change affects Chapter 3.30 of Tumwater's Municipal Code, which provides tax benefits for multifamily housing projects. The ordinance was filed on September 9, 2026, with public comments due by September 23.

This update aims to help developers meet project timelines amid current housing market challenges. The program's extension could support more affordable housing construction in Tumwater, benefiting residents seeking lower-cost housing options. The city's Community Development Department, led by Brad Medrud, manages the program.

Public comments on the ordinance are due September 23, 2026. The city will review feedback before finalizing the change. This action does not affect Olympia or other Thurston County cities, as it is specific to Tumwater's local housing policies.

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The City of Tumwater approved Ordinance O2026-017No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Ordinance O2026-017 extends deadlines for its Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption program“Adoption of Ordinance No. O2026-017 – amending Chapter 3.30, Multifamily Housing Tax Exemptions, of the Tumwater Municipal Code to extend the program deadlines.”
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The change affects Chapter 3.30 of Tumwater's Municipal Code“Adoption of Ordinance No. O2026-017 – amending Chapter 3.30, Multifamily Housing Tax Exemptions, of the Tumwater Municipal Code to extend the program deadlines.”
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Chapter 3.30 provides tax benefits for multifamily housing projectsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ordinance was filed on September 9, 2026“Issued: 2026-09-09”
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Public comments on the ordinance are due by September 23, 2026“Comments due: 2026-09-23”
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This update aims to help developers meet project timelinesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The update is amid current housing market challengesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program's extension could support more affordable housing construction in TumwaterNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program's extension could benefit residents seeking lower-cost housing optionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The city's Community Development Department manages the programNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Community Development Department is led by Brad MedrudNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The city will review feedback before finalizing the changeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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This action does not affect OlympiaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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This action does not affect other Thurston County citiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The action is specific to Tumwater's local housing policiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.