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Public commenter asks Langley for help with Habitat ‘cottage homes’ project
Summary
A resident identified as Shepherd described a six-unit cottage-home project adjacent to the Langley Community Center and asked the council for fee relief or other assistance, citing permit fees and construction cost figures.
During the public-comment period, a resident who identified themself as Shepherd described a new cottage-home project developed with Habitat to create affordable ownership opportunities.
Shepherd said the project includes six small homes near the Langley Community Center and a bus stop and asked the council for financial assistance or fee waivers. In the remarks Shepherd stated: "Our low income housing fees just for permits for all the houses are 102,261." Shepherd also provided rough unit sizes and noted site constraints and tree preservation concerns.
Council members asked a clarifying question about the project location and were invited to view the site. Shepherd said they had built four units so far and described plans for the remaining units. No formal council action on fees or funding was recorded at the meeting.
