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Council prioritizes study of inclusionary zoning exception for moderate-income housing
Summary
Councilmember Chris Carlson urged the council to pursue an inclusionary zoning exception targeted at moderate‑income households; he noted the 2025 median home price in Langley (~$850,000) and median household income (~$112,300) and asked staff to assess feasibility. Director Meredith Penny will report back.
Councilmember Chris Carlson presented an argument for creating an inclusionary zoning exception aimed at producing moderate-income housing in Langley. Carlson told the council that the median priced home in Langley in 2025 was approximately $850,000 and that the median household income was about $112,300; he noted that housing is commonly considered affordable when costs do not exceed 30% of household gross income.
Councilmembers discussed the proposal and asked planning staff for feasibility analysis. The council agreed that the inclusionary zoning exception should be a priority if Director Meredith Penny determines it is feasible; Penny will report back to the council with her assessment. No formal ordinance or vote was recorded at this meeting — the item was advanced as a staff-directed priority pending feasibility analysis.
