Housing

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The City’s Housing Program supports the community by expanding housing opportunities for current and future residents. Through planning, partnerships, and local initiatives, we ensure safe, affordable, and diverse housing options that enhance quality of life throughout Lacey.

Affordable Housing

The City is currently implementing recent state housing legislation and continues to evaluate strategies that support housing choice, affordability, and a range of housing options for current and future residents.

Learn More About Affordable Housing

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are gaining in popularity due to their versatility. They can provide space for your family, friends and out of town guests, an affordable rental unit, or just a private studio space in your own backyard. Some people even build one to live in and rent out their house. When you’re ready to be build one we’re here to help you through the process, step by step. 

Learn More About ADUs

Middle Housing

“Middle Housing” refers to homes that fall between single-family houses and high-density apartment complexes. This includes buildings such as duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard apartments, and cottage housing.

Learn More About Middle Housing in Lacey

Manufactured Homes

Manufactured housing (commonly known as ‘mobile homes’) offers the ability for lower-income households to own or rent their homes. However, most reside in Manufactured Home Parks (MHPs) and remain tenants of the MHP owner.

Currently, the City of Lacey is seeking input on manufactured home communities to better understand their needs.

Learn More About Manufactured Homes

Need help resolving a conflict with your HOA or between a landlord and tenant?

The City entered into an agreement with the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Thurston County to assist in mediation to resolve housing-related issues in Lacey and Thurston County.

Under the service agreement, funds are available to assist HOA Board members and residents, as well as landlords and tenants facing conflicts within Lacey city limits. Both parties must voluntarily agree to collaborate with DRC professionals to identify mutually acceptable and reasonable solutions.

Contact the DRC

If you are part of an HOA or a tenant / landlord experiencing conflict and would like to explore potential options, please:

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