More Snohomish County property owners will be allowed to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) following action by the County Council this week. The County Council unanimously voted Wednesday to…
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Fate of bill to cap rent increases now rests on fine-tuning in Washington Senate
A bill to cap residential rent increases across Washington will need revisions to pass in the state Senate, according to the chamber’s top Democrat. “There’s still going to be more…
Rent increase cap approved by Washington House
A bill to cap yearly rent increases cleared the Washington state House on Monday following a spirited debate on whether such limits will bring greater security for tenants or higher…
Here is a snapshot of legislation that addresses housing and homelessness in WA state
Some bills that address housing and homelessness are still alive in the Washington State Legislature, but a deadline looms for them to stay alive in the current session. March 12…
‘We’re the type of organization that will let you take the wheel’: Nonprofit helps people experiencing homelessness
The Hazel Miller Foundation gave a financial boost to a local nonprofit organization that helps people experiencing homelessness find stability. The foundation awarded Anything Helps a $10,000 grant to address…
Rent cap bill moves ahead in WA Senate
A bill to cap yearly rent increases cleared another obstacle in the state Senate on Wednesday. A year after a similar bill died in the Senate Housing Committee, the panel…
How Republicans want to fix WA’s affordable housing shortage
Getting more homes on the market and making housing less expensive for Washington residents is a priority for many state lawmakers this legislative session. But not everyone agrees on how…
More affordable senior housing will come to Snohomish County in the next few years
A nonprofit affordable housing organization in Snohomish County is a couple of steps closer to building its first senior housing project after receiving millions of state and federal funding. The…
House Democrats begin push to repeal Washington’s cap on property tax hikes
Democratic state lawmakers are aiming to erase a voter-approved limit on annual property tax hikes as a way to generate hundreds of millions of dollars for public schools and local…
‘There’s a need out there’: Here’s how a spare room can save youth in Snohomish County
Snohomish County residents who have a spare room in their home could make a difference in a young person’s life simply by providing them a safe space to grow and…
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County explains delays in opening Edmonds, Everett ‘New Start’ bridge housing centers
Snohomish County needs more time before it can open two new emergency bridge housing facilities. Kari Bray, communications director for the Snohomish County Executive’s Office, said an opening date for…
Seniors to gain more affordable housing options in Lynnwood
There is a reason why orange traffic barriers are sprinkled throughout the Garden Senior Village Apartments in Lynnwood. The plan is to add 36 affordable housing units, Northwest Housing Preservation…
STEP housing: Lynnwood, Edmonds move to comply with ‘very’ low-income requirements
As of this week, Lynnwood is now required to allow what the state calls “very” low-income housing in all residential zones; including emergency and transitional housing for individuals who are…
WA lawmakers want to limit parking requirements for new development
The amount of parking a city can require for new construction may soon be limited. Senate Bill 5184 would prevent cities and counties from mandating more than one spot for…
Washington lawmakers look for ways to build more housing in rural areas
Building more housing in rural parts of Washington is again top of mind for some state lawmakers. Bills to allow backyard cottages in new areas, to expand where developers can…
Point-in-time count participants in Snohomish County met with goodie bags, resource flyers
Matt Lawrence was on a mission Thursday morning. He wore a neon orange sweatshirt and a light gray beanie with YWCA written on it. He packed his Chevy truck with…
Rent cap proposal clears first hurdle in WA House
Caps on yearly rent increases are one step closer to becoming law in Washington. The House Housing Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would limit rent increases to 7%…
Marathon Lynnwood Council meeting focuses on housing, new councilmembers, license plate camera approvals
Between choosing a new council president, hearings on housing code changes and talks about filling a newly vacated council seat, there was no shortage of important decisions to be made…
Lynnwood council wants your ideas on the city’s future Jan. 13
The time has come for residents to weigh in on decisions crucial to Lynnwood’s future. There are two public hearings scheduled for the Jan. 13 Lynnwood City Council meeting: The…
Washington lawmakers revive plan for state cap on rent increases
Democratic state lawmakers are again pushing a proposal to restrict rent hikes across Washington. Despite the rent cap bill’s dramatic failure last session, backers say its prospects this year are…
Snohomish County prepares for Point-in-Time Count Jan. 23
Snohomish County’s annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count will happen Thursday, Jan. 23, according to a news release. The county’s Human Services Department, along with community and human service providers, will count…
Aunt asks for support to rebuild nephew’s life after bomb cyclone hit Lynnwood
Fundraising efforts are underway after the bomb cyclone last month killed a woman and injured her son in Lynnwood. Deborah O’Connor, 64, and her son Brian, 38, camped for the…
State auditor presents award to Housing Authority of Snohomish County
The Washington State Auditor’s Office recognized the Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) on Tuesday for its “dedication to making government work better,” according to a news release. “The Authority’s…
State lawmakers to tackle housing and homelessness during 2025 legislative session
The Washington State legislative session is just around the corner. The state Capitol in Olympia will be booming with activity soon. Local lawmakers will address a plethora of topics, including…
Evictions around Washington soar to record high levels
Washington is on track to have more eviction filings this year than any other year on record. Nine counties, including King and Spokane, hit new high marks, and seven others…