Older adults in Bothell have a new affordable place to call home with the opening of Samma Senior Apartments, bringing 76 deeply affordable homes to a community where rising housing costs are putting increasing pressure on seniors living on fixed incomes. King County joined Imagine Housing, the City of Bothell and community partners to celebrate … Continue reading Samma Senior Apartments opens 76 affordable homes for seniors in Bothell
Staying Rooted: How community-driven development is shaping King County
For years, Abdi Farah worried about losing the home where his family lived. The two-bedroom apartment they rented was in poor condition. Repairs were often delayed, and the family was charged unexpected maintenance fees on top of rent. Afraid of eviction, Abdi paid the bills even when the charges didn’t seem right. That changed after … Continue reading Staying Rooted: How community-driven development is shaping King County
Help Shape Affordable Housing in Unincorporated King County
Want to learn how King County can create more affordable housing in unincorporated communities? We’re exploring three policy tools that could improve housing affordability and stability — and we want your input. Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption (MFTE): A program that lowers property taxes for housing developers that include affordable homes. It can apply to housing like townhomes and condos. … Continue reading Help Shape Affordable Housing in Unincorporated King County
Apply to serve on the new King County Equitable Development Initiative Interim Advisory Board
King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is recruiting up to 11 members for the King County Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) Interim Advisory Board. The EDI Interim Advisory Board will provide strategic direction and guidance for the new King County EDI including advising on program priorities, promoting accountability to the King County EDI … Continue reading Apply to serve on the new King County Equitable Development Initiative Interim Advisory Board
King County selects Homestead Community Land Trust for a potential affordable homeownership venture in Skyway
Representatives from Homestead Community Land Trust and the Skyway Coalition gather for a community meeting. The Coalition represents a broad spectrum of individuals, agencies, and organizations involved in Skyway's Brooks Village, including the West Hill Community Association, Childhaven, and Community Land Conservancy. King County, through its Department of Community and Health Services (DCHS) and Facilities … Continue reading King County selects Homestead Community Land Trust for a potential affordable homeownership venture in Skyway
Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant application is ready for review, feedback needed by Oct. 26
King County’s application for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is now open for community review and input. This grant will award competitive funding for the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. King County is requesting $10 million … Continue reading Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant application is ready for review, feedback needed by Oct. 26
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