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EVERETT—Snohomish County is seeking public comment on a draft affordable housing and community development plan. The plan is for the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium and proposes spending more than $5.5 million in federal grant funds to improve housing options and living environments for those in need.

The activities will primarily benefit low and moderate-income people and neighborhoods in our community. The proposed projects will help the County and Consortium reach goals to maintain and expand affordable housing options for all individuals and families.  The projects will also enhance quality of life for residents through improvements to public facilities and infrastructure, two home repair programs, and various services for people experiencing homelessness, seniors, victims of domestic violence, and people with disabilities. 

Funding recommendations for projects were made by a Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Advisory Board that provided input on use of these funds. Projects selected for funding are sponsored by cities, towns, nonprofits, and public agencies. 

The draft action plan is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for receipt of grant funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. 

The Virtual Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.   

 
Where:  Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89169305516?pwd=ojHR1SfLsCVS51XsB47hpOhU6UTvzV.1

Call-in: 1-253-205-0468 
Meeting ID: 891 6930 5516 
Passcode: 307650 

To access the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan, please visit:  Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan 

 Written comments are welcome and will be accepted until 4 p.m. on April 24, 2026, to Debra May via email at debra.may@snoco.org, or by mail at: Snohomish County Human Services Department, Housing & Community Services Division — M/S 305, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201.    

 For more information, to request a reasonable accommodation, or to request a foreign language interpreter, contact Debra May, Human Services Department at 425-388-3264 or at debra.may@snoco.org.  

Snohomish County Human Services 

The Snohomish County Human Services Department helps all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community. Find more information on the department’s work at https://snohomishcountywa.gov/191/Human-Services. 

The Housing & Community Services Division administers a wide range of programs that provide affordable housing, community development, and related services to low-income and homeless persons. For more information, visit Housing & Community Services. 

Author: Lynnwood Times Staff