§ 18.64.110 — Controls of Resale

To maintain the availability of for-sale affordable dwelling units constructed in compliance with this Chapter, the following resale conditions shall apply. A. Limits on Resale Price. The price received by the seller of an affordable dwelling unit shall be limited to the purchase price plus an increase based on the local consumer price index, an amount consistent with the increase in the median income since the date of purchase, or the fair market value, whichever is less. Before offering an affordable dwelling unit for sale, the seller shall provide written notice to the City of their intent to sell. The notice shall be provided by certified mail to the Director. B. Dwelling Units to Be Offered to The City. Home ownership affordable units constructed, offered for sale, or sold under the requirements of this Section shall be offered to the City or its assignee for a period of at least 90 days from the date of the notice of intent to sell is delivered to the City by the first purchaser or subsequent purchasers. Home ownership affordable units shall be sold and resold from the date of the original sale only to households as determined to be eligible for affordable units by the City in compliance with this Section. The seller shall not levy or charge any additional fees nor shall any "finder's fee" or other monetary consideration be allowed other than customary real estate commissions and closing costs. C. Declaration of Restrictions. The owner(s) of any affordable dwelling unit shall attach and legally reference in the grant deed conveying title of the affordable ownership unit a declaration of restrictions provided by the City, stating the restrictions imposed in compliance with this Section. The grant deed shall afford the grantor and the City the right to enforce the declaration of restrictions. The declaration of restrictions shall include all applicable resale controls, occupancy restrictions, and prohibitions required by this Section. D. City to Monitor Resale of Units. The City shall monitor the resale of ownership affordable dwelling units. The City or its designee shall have a 90-day option to commence purchase of ownership affordable dwelling units after the owner gives notification of intent to sell. Any abuse in the resale provisions shall be referred to the City for appropriate action.