Washington is getting a boost in funding to help subsidize rent for adults living with disabilities. The state will get $8 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
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Washington joins feds in suit against maker of apartment rental pricing software
Washington is one of eight states to join the U.S. Department of Justice in an antitrust lawsuit filed Friday against RealPage Inc., arguing the company’s software has enabled landlords to…
County council adopts ordinances to increase housing supply
The Snohomish County Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to adopt four ordinances focused on increasing the available supply of housing and addressing housing affordability challenges. The suite of ordinances — introduced…
Washington cities can now penalize those sleeping outdoors — but will they?
The nation’s high court cleared the way Friday for cities and counties to outlaw sleeping outdoors in public places, igniting fear it will lead to more homelessness in Washington. “It’s…
405 luxury apartment units proposed for former Family Fun Center location
Many childhood memories were made at the family amusement center at 220th Street Southwest and Highway 99, but the area is now designated for an eco-friendly compilation of 405 luxury…
Strain of rent on wages in WA is among highest in U.S., report finds
Most workers in Washington are spending too much of their income on rent, according to a new report. The report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that Washington…
‘No magic bullet’ for manufactured-home owners facing steep rent increases
Feelings of helplessness, anger and frustration brought some manufactured home owners to tears last week as they reckoned with the reality that they could soon be rendered homeless. About 200…
How much has Washington state spent on housing in the past decade?
For much of the past decade, the amount of money Washington lawmakers dedicated to housing and homelessness programs grew gradually, climbing from around $200 million to $400 million in each…
Snohomish County releases 2024 Point-in-Time count of homelessness
Snohomish County Human Services released Monday the Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count, designed to provide a snapshot of households experiencing homelessness on a single night. This survey was supported by the…
As cities ban them from public spaces, homeless people in WA search for refuge
This story was first published by InvestigateWest. John Parke, known as “Cowboy,” is always ready to pack up and move. He stacks his black and blue tent, foam sleeping pad,…
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‘We’re in a pickle’: Royalwood residents ask council to address rent increases in manufactured home community
Several Lynnwood residents from Royalwood MHC came to the Lynnwood City Council meeting May 6 to voice their concerns about soaring rent in their manufactured home community. Those testifying said…
Emergency bridge housing at former Edmonds hotel moving forward now that meth decontamination complete
The emergency bridge housing planned at the former America’s Best Value Inn on Edmonds’ Highway 99 is moving forward, now that methamphetamine decontamination is completed at the site, Snohomish County…
Washington’s neverending housing crisis
Washington is on track to hit some of its housing goals, but homeownership remains expensive, homelessness is growing, and the supply of affordable homes is still running short. That’s according…
Washington’s Housing Trust Fund explained
The state’s Housing Trust Fund has been around for almost 40 years, but recently it’s been top of mind for legislators. Washington needs more than one million homes in the…
Housing and homelessness in Washington, by the numbers
In recent years, Washington lawmakers have changed zoning laws, poured money into new housing, created homelessness prevention programs, moved people out of encampments and boosted behavioral health support. But is…
‘Get Your Ducks in a Row’ discussion on senior housing transition March 7 at Edmonds Waterfront Center
“Get Your Ducks in a Row” is the topic of Thursday, March 7 panel discussion on preparing to transition into senior housing. The event will run from 1:30-3:30 p.m….
Plan to cap how much landlords can raise rent moves ahead in Washington Legislature
Statewide caps on annual rent increases could take effect in Washington as soon as this year after the state House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at giving…
WA House approves bill to expand dormitory-like housing
Small, independently rented residential units with shared kitchens and common spaces may soon be allowed in cities and counties across Washington. The state House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed…
WA advocates press for state funding to help migrants camped at Tukwila church
Washington immigrant rights advocates want the state to spend $25 million on housing, food and other services for asylum seekers, including hundreds living outside a church in Tukwila. King County…
The latest state push to fund housing for those with disabilities
Last year, lawmakers set aside the most money in state history for housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. But the $25 million only addressed a portion of the…
The fight over building denser housing near transit
Washington lawmakers, cities and housing advocates are all in favor of building denser housing near transit stops. But no one can agree on exactly how to do it. With about…
Democrats propose new tax on real estate sales over $3M to fund affordable housing
Washington Democrats are again looking to raise taxes on expensive property sales to help pay for affordable housing. A bill that dropped Tuesday would add a tax to the sale…
Housing project for district families on track to open in September 2025, school board learns
A Lynnwood housing project designed to assist Edmonds School District families is targeted to open in September 2025, the Edmonds School Board learned during its Jan. 9 meeting. The school…
Washington House passes bill to allow splitting of residential lots
The Washington State House of Representatives on Monday voted to require cities to allow residential property owners to split their lots into smaller parcels – the first of many proposals…
Reminder: Snohomish County seeks volunteers for Jan. 23 Point-in-Time Homeless Count
The Snohomish County Department of Human Services, in collaboration with community and human service providers, is gearing up for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024….