Strategic Affordable Housing Leader (Hybrid

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

The Office of Housing is looking for a creative, experienced, forward-thinking individual to fill the role of Affordable Housing Planning Manager to help us shape and catalyze positive change in the city. The Affordable Housing Planning Manager leads a small but mighty team to develop and implement planning, funding, development, and related programs that advance affordable housing in Bellevue. Under the direction of the Office of Housing Director, the Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the affordable housing work plan, leading strategic internal and external partnerships, and elevating equitable and community-centered practices.

The successful candidate will lead a focused group of professional staff to advance Council priorities relating to policy development, oversee the ongoing affordable housing program, and collaborate on code development led by the Development Services Department. The Affordable Housing Manager will work collaboratively with other city staff, A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH), non-profit and private-sector housing developers, other housing advocates and service providers, neighborhood groups, and residents.

Work in 2026 and 2027 will include implementation of the 2026-32 Affordable Housing Strategy, updates to affordable housing development incentives, development of two city-owned properties for affordable housing, a significant affordable housing funding round, strategy for future affordable housing investments, and implementation of specific policy actions per direction from City Council.

Bellevue’s core values – exceptional public service, stewardship, innovation, integrity, equity, and commitment to employees – guide the work of the Office of Housing. As a welcoming, multicultural, innovation-focused city, Bellevue strives to create inclusive communities where everyone can thrive. The Office of Housing, located in the City Manager’s Office, is committed to supporting the City’s vision by advancing the 2026-32 Affordable Housing Strategy, expanding access to diverse housing choices, responding to homelessness, and fostering equitable, inclusive communities.

The Office of Housing includes two primary work groups, each led by a Manager:
Affordable Housing, and Homelessness Outreach. The City of Bellevue is rapidly maturing into a tech-centric, diverse, metropolitan city within the Central Puget Sound Region. Bellevue is building the city of the future. Our welcoming, multicultural, innovation-focused community attracts people from around the world to live, work, and play here. A top priority of Bellevue’s growth strategy is providing a broad spectrum of affordable living opportunities to meet evolving needs for people throughout their lives.

The city seeks to build upon accomplishments in recent years as it has ramped up its affordable housing work and launched an Office of Housing to meet this challenge. This is an exciting time to engage in affordable housing in Bellevue. The Planning Manager has the opportunity to address critical housing needs in this growing and changing community and support organizational alignment to further housing outcomes.

Bellevue’s Office of Housing is also seeking an Affordable Housing Senior Planner. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to both opportunities.

• In collaboration with the Office of Housing Director, defines the goals, implementation strategies, and performance measures of the Office’s affordable housing work program.
• Manages program budget and leads a team of professional staff to effectively carry out work program.
• Provides timely feedback to staff based on performance expectations and supports professional development.

• Provides expert knowledge of affordable housing, strategic plan development, public policy formulation, and legislative action, along with associated inclusive engagement processes.
• Provides expertise in affordable housing development and…