The Affordable Housing Strategy is a short-term plan that identifies steps the city can take to help make housing more affordable. In April 2026, the City Council approved the new 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy, which replaces the first plan from 2017.
The Affordable Housing Strategy outlines the City’s housing policy goals and strategies. The companion Affordable Housing Action Plan operates as a menu of options to guide future implementation. If you want a quick look at the most important steps, you can read the At A Glance: Strategies and High-Priority Actions.
Staff are already working on these actions and will give updates to City Council twice a year.
Strategy Update Process
Bellevue began updating its 2017 Affordable Housing Strategy in November 2024 and approved the new version in April 2026. This updated plan identifies strategies and actions to make sure there is housing for everyone, across incomes and backgrounds.
The strategies within the 2026-2032 plan align under five goal areas: Affordable Housing, Housing Equity, Housing Stability, Housing for Unique Needs, and Supply and Diversity.
- Implement policies in the Bellevue 2044 Comprehensive Plan
- Build or preserve 5,700 affordable homes in the next ten years
- Find new funding and resources for affordable housing
The plan was shaped by strong community involvement. The city heard from more than 650 residents and 60 organizations while updating the Affordable Housing Strategy.
Council Updates
Presentation materials from previous Council presentations on the Affordable Housing Strategy can be found below:
- April 28, 2026: 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy Adoption
- March 24, 2026: Review of Revised Draft 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy
- Feb. 3, 2026: Review of Draft 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy
- Oct. 21, 2025: Affordable Housing Strategy Update Progress Report
- November 12, 2024: Affordable Housing Strategy Launch
Background Documents
Plan Documents
- Affordable Housing Strategy (2026-2032)
- Affordable Housing Action Plan
- At A Glance: Affordable Housing Strategies and Priority Actions
Background Documents
- Implementing the 2017 Affordable Housing Strategy
- Affordable Housing Strategy (2017)
- Affordable Housing Strategy Appendices (2017)
2025 Update Documents
- 2025 AHS Engagement Report Full Report and Phase 3
- 2025 AHS Engagement Report Full Report and Phase 3 Appendix
- All project documents and resources are available on Engaging Bellevue