Garden Senior Village, check out this affordable 55+ community
The World Bank has reported that in the past 50 years, the average life expectancy of Americans has risen from 70 years old to nearly 80. With the increase in longevity thanks to advances in medical science and the quality of life, the challenge is not to simply provide the needs for more people living […]
Mukilteo narrowly adopts Housing Action Plan
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 9, 2021 – The Mukilteo City Council passed its Housing Action Plan (HAP) with a vote of 4-3 during its four-and-a-half hour contentious Business Meeting on June 7. Councilmembers Sarah Kneller, Elisabeth Crawford, Richard Emery and Councilman Louis Harris voted for the adoption of the HAP. Councilmen Joe Marine, Bob Champion and […]
Lynnwood housing action plan and vacant council position
At the May 10 business meeting, the Lynnwood city council held a public hearing on the city’s housing action plan. The city of Lynnwood’s Department of Development and Business Services presented the proposed Lynnwood Housing Action Plan to the council and the community. The Housing Action Plan serves to identify goals and policies regarding housing […]
Mukilteo City Council prepares for upcoming Housing Action Plan vote
UPDATE 1:42 p.m. May 11, 2021: The Public Hearing is scheduled for the regular Mukilteo City Council Meeting on May 17 and the vote is scheduled for the June 7 regular business meeting. MUKILTEO, Wash. – BERK Consulting prepared a Mukilteo Housing Action Plan (HAP) drafted April of this year to be voted upon following […]
Edmonds establishes HASCO as city’s official Housing Authority
EDMONDS, Wash., May 5, 2021 – A motion was passed, 6-1, at Tuesday’s city council meeting held May 4, for the city of Edmonds to partner with the Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO). The inter-local agreement (ILA) establishes HASCO as the city’s official housing authority, allowing the organization the ability to provide additional housing […]
Roadmap to homeownership in Lynnwood’s housing market
With affordable housing options expected to be added to Lynnwood’s housing market, homeownership may become a tangible reality for some residents in the near future. The Housing Needs Assessment found that 46% of Lynnwood households are renters and 54% are homeowners, but less than 20% of Lynnwood residents could afford to purchase the median-priced home […]
Public Hearing on draft of 2021 Housing & Community Development Plan
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release EVERETT, Wash. March 25, 2021 – Snohomish County released a draft affordable housing and community development plan for the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium that proposes spending $6.2 million in federal grant funds to improve housing options and living environments for those in need. The Draft 2021 Annual […]
Applicants sought for housing and community development projects
By Snohomish County Government SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., October 6, 2020 – Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations and government agencies to review the Notices of Fund Availability (NOFAs) and submit applications for affordable housing, public facilities and infrastructure projects. An estimated 2.2 million in federal funds is anticipated to be available for the 2021 program […]
Kinect@Lynnwood Housing Development agreement approved
by Luke Putvin At its February 10 business meeting, the Lynnwood City Council voted unanimously to approve the development agreement for the Kinect@Lynnwood Housing Development. Additionally, the council presented a proclamation for Black History Month and appointed former council president Benjamin Goodwin to the Ethics Board. The incoming development will utilize the Multiple-Unit Housing Tax […]
Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce releases Report
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRESS RELEASE | February 7, 2020. The Taskforce’s report creates a framework for improving affordable housing supply LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 5, 2020 –Today, the Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce (HART), launched by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers in May of 2019, released their final report after six months of collaborative work, including […]
