Showing posts with label housing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label housing. Show all posts

12 year tax exemption for developers

Sunday, October 20, 2019

The Paceline Apartments on Aurora near N 175th
chose the 12 year affordable housing program
At candidate forums and in comments and letters there have been a lot of statements about the 12 year tax exemption for developers. Below is an excerpt from an article we published in 2018 about affordable housing. The entire article is here: Affordable Housing Explained.

By Sam Tilford

Affordable housing in Shoreline is made possible by the Property Tax Exemption Program (PTE), the Multifamily Tax Exemption Program (MFTE) and the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.

The Property Tax Exemption Program is offered to developers who meet affordable housing standards. Established in 2002 and simplified in 2015, the 12-year affordable program only applies to improvements on buildings; the land value continues to be taxed. After the 12 year period ends, developers will begin to pay both.

In order to qualify, developers must commit 20 percent of a project's units -- with a minimum of four units -- to qualified renters at affordable rates. These rates are determined by a person's income relating to the AMI and unit size.
  • Studios and one bedroom units must be affordable to those earning 70% of the King County AMI.
  • Two bedroom or larger units must be affordable to those earning 80% of the King County AMI.

The Multifamily Tax Exemption Program provides a tax exemption on new multifamily buildings in exchange for setting aside 20-25% of the homes as income- and rent-restricted. By supporting mixed-income residential development in the urban centers, the MFTE program ensures affordability as the community grows. Much like the National Affordable Housing Act, it seeks to provide affordable housing to families.

Established in 1937, the U.S. Housing Act -- or the Wagner-Steagall Act -- set a standard for low-income subsidized housing in America. This seminal legislation has been amended and expanded upon by Congress many times since to create a variety of housing programs.



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Seminar: What do senior citizens and their families need to know?

Monday, October 14, 2019


We would all like to live a very long, healthy life being independent until the end of our days. What if that doesn’t happen for us or for someone we love?

Hear from a panel of experts consisting of an Elder Law Attorney to ensure that you have taken all of your legal steps to preserve your independence for as long as possible:
  • Senior Housing Referral Specialist to understand what options are out there for assisted living and what the costs of those may be;
  • Senior Real Estate Specialist and licensed Broker who will outline the steps to downsizing, marketing and selling seniors’ homes; 
  • Financial Advisor to better plan your financial future and 
  • Reverse Mortgage Specialist to explain your options for staying in your home.

Saturday, October 26, 2019, 10:45am to 12noon. Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline,  98155, 206-362-7550. Free.



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239 students can now live on-campus at Shoreline Community College

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

7000 Campus Living residence hall
at Shoreline Community College
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Shoreline Community College to celebrate the opening of 7000 Campus Living, the on-campus residence hall.


Cutting the ribbon are (from left) Gabriel Grant, Principal Spectrum Development Solutions; Senator David Frockt 46th District; SCC President Cheryl Roberts; Dr. Douglass Jackson, Vice Chair Shoreline CC Board of Trustees. Photo by Steven H. Robinson


A large number of Shoreline Schools' graduates attend Shoreline Community College and many live at home but the college also draws students from all over Washington, as well as many countries around the world.

Officially open!
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Finding places to live for students has been a challenge, so a residence hall was a high priority.

The residence hall features on-site laundry, a communal kitchen, study space, event space, a courtyard, and five floors of furnished apartments with full-sized kitchens. The apartments come as 4 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and studio units.

The PUB, with all its services, is right across the street
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Aside from its convenient location next door to the student union (PUB) building, on-campus living provides a whole host of benefits, including a richer college experience, built-in community, and a higher graduation rate.

“It’s kind of the safe space between being away from home for the first time and really living on your own,” said Sundi Musnicki, Director of Student Leadership and Residential Life. 
“You can be in a welcoming, supportive community while learning how to adult. That in turn helps students feel more engaged and empowered both academically and personally.”

Dr. Jackson stands in a hallway
at the residence hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson 
Resident Advisors (RAs), who live on-site, will oversee activities programming - game and movie nights, trips to Seattle attractions - to help residents connect with fellow students.

Built-in programming will also nurture students’ development, Musnicki said. 
“We’re exploring programming for the residence community that’s aimed at bolstering success like tutoring, leadership development opportunities, and more. Our hope is to really provide wrap–around support for students so they can reach their version of success.”

Though residence life is a new venture for the College, it has already received a wealth of support from the larger campus community.

“What’s been super great is the number of campus offices that have reached out to Residence Life about how they might integrate into our programming,” said Musnicki. 
“From faculty members offering to lead cooking sessions in the community kitchen to International Education exploring cultural sharing opportunities, it’s been really fun to see the enthusiasm and think about the possibilities.”

Sen. David Frockt D-46 helped secure state funding
for new buildings on campus
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Campus living offers another benefit to students: access to resources.

 “When you live on campus, everything you need for success is right outside your front door,” said Musnicki. “We can’t make it any easier to ask for and receive help, to get to class, to succeed. Living on campus eliminates 90% of barriers — you really just need to walk outside.”

Many rooms have a view of the campus greenery,
like this studio apartment.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


The building achieved a Silver LEED rating for its energy and environmental design.

It is currently at 92% occupancy, which includes apartments for five formerly homeless students provided by private fundraising.

There are still a few spots available. Learn more on the leasing website. The only requirement is that residents must be full-time students at the college.

Fall quarter classes began on September 25, 2019. Learn about programs here.



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Co-housing could help you stay in your home - meeting Tuesday

Saturday, September 7, 2019

Co-housing Gathering

Intergenerational community and long term affordability

Tuesday September 10, 2019 from 6-7pm 


Our names are Josh and Tamara and we are two recent graduates from MIT’s Master in City Planning and Master of Real Estate Development Programs and co-founders of Frolic. Frolic is a social enterprise specializing in developing cooperatively owned communities that emerged from the Designx business incubator at MIT.

Our goal is to prevent displacement in neighborhoods undergoing development pressure and provide residents the ability to age-in-community. 

We are hoping to find a property owner to partner with to co-develop their lot, ensuring them the ability to stay in their home or on their lot, while benefiting from the increase in the value of their land. 

We hope to build intergenerational co-housing, where each project has a common courtyard and common house with a communal kitchen and guest room. 

Values guiding our work are ecological resilience, long-term affordability, and neighborhoods keeping their character as they transform with new development. 

We want our projects to benefit the community as a whole, so it is important to us for each project to connect the surrounding neighborhood and to include community members in the early stages of the development process.

We have been inspired by the people we have talked to so far from Shoreline, as well as the city staff, and are interested in doing a first project in either the Ridgecrest or North City neighborhoods of Shoreline, where the new light rail stations will be opening. 

We are looking for community members and property owners who might be interested in helping shape the first project, or living in one of the communities we build.

We are hosting a gathering at Cafe Aroma on Tuesday September 10, 2019 from 6-7pm. If you are interested in hearing more we’d love to meet you! 

We will bring some pastries and tea. If you would like to stay in the loop but cannot attend send us an email at tknox@mit.edu or call us at 617-992-4410.

You can also read more about us here 



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Donor's will drastically impacts local nonprofit - in a positive way

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Vision House' Jacob's Well
in Shoreline


Families experiencing homelessness are about to benefit from an extremely generous gift for years to come. In her will, a very generous donor bequeathed a large sum of money to be divided up among four areas of service.

Vision House, a nonprofit that provides transitional housing for families, was chosen in the homelessness category.

Vision House was presented with a gift of $765,000! The nonprofit is in the middle of a large Capital Campaign to build ten additional apartments in Shoreline and this donation brings the building almost to completion.

There is still a lot of work left to be done in raising the remaining balance of approximately $500,000.

This donation was a complete surprise and originally thought to be $500,000. After meeting with Vision House's leadership, the donors (who wish to stay anonymous) landed on an extra $265,000!

Vision House is a non-profit providing transitional housing, child care and support services for homeless families to assist them in rebuilding their lives and achieving self-sufficiency. In 2018, 96% of Vision House families transitioned successfully to permanent housing.

The agency owns and operates 36 units of housing and two child care facilities, including Jacob's Well in Shoreline. When the second building in Shoreline is complete, Vision House will have a total of 46 apartments for homeless families.


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College residence hall opens in the fall

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Shoreline Community College residence hall
will be ready for September 2019 move in
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Shoreline Community College is now accepting applications for its new residence hall.

Starting fall 2019, a residence hall will be available to all Shoreline CC students. Located at the heart of the College’s wooded campus, the building will feature 68 units that house 216 bed spaces with shared living rooms and kitchens.

Features of the residence hall include:

  • Four-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio units, furnished with beds, dressers, desks, soft seating and tables
  • Full kitchens with market-rate apartment grade finishes
  • High-speed internet access
  • Onsite shared laundry facilities
  • Secure wireless access and around-the-clock security
  • Onsite resident advisors (RAs) and management office
  • Main lobby with lounge and study spaces
  • Landscaped courtyard for relaxation and studying
  • Gathering room for conferences and events
  • LEED silver-rated building construction
The bus line stops at the resident hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Rental rates are between $825-1275 per student, per month, depending on unit size and lease length.

Meal plans will not be offered, as units include full kitchen facilities. The residence hall is next door to the cafeteria and bookstore, with many shopping and dining options within short walking distance.

Bus stops are right outside the building, for easy transportation to Seattle and beyond.

Apply online, learn about eligibility, and take a 360º virtual tour at 7000campusliving.com.



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Celebrate summer at the 3rd annual Ronald Commons Community Block Party Saturday

Thursday, July 11, 2019



Ronald Commons Community Block Party 
Saturday, July 13, 2019 
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Ronald Commons Courtyard 


Celebrate summer with your neighbors at the third annual Ronald Commons Community Block Party! This event is open to the public and all activities are FREE (really, everything is free!), thanks to support from community partners.

What to expect: Information about programs/activities offered by service agencies, organizations and businesses in our community; live music; snacks and a hot dog BBQ; over 15 booths with games, activities and free giveaways; a bounce house and a door prize drawing with swag, gift cards, merchandise and more!

Entertainment: Treat yourself to live music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s provided by the Easy Company Band! There is a positive, infectious energy that comes off the stage from Easy Company when they perform because they are all great friends and have so much fun playing together!

The band plays your favorite feel-good songs from Elvis to Jason Mraz, but they’ve got a secret advantage: Band members have toured with many of the original artists whose songs they sing! 

The Beach Boys, Box Tops, Chicago, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Stevie Wonder, Viceroys, Roy Orbison, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Peter Frampton, Buffalo Springfield (Steven Stills & Neil Young), Jethro Tull, Tina Turner, Deep Purple, Big Horn, Daniel Amos, John Mayall, Young Rascals, Led Zeppelin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kenny G, Sparky and the Starfires, Charlie Rich, Eddie Money, Heart . . . and the list goes on. 

Easy Company intentionally chooses songs with positive lyrics, great grooves and lots of harmony parts for five great vocalists who take turns singing lead and harmonies. 

Parking/Shuttle: Only handicap-accessible parking is available onsite. Off-site parking and shuttle are available in the west parking lot at Shorewood High School located at 17300 Fremont Avenue N in Shoreline.

Hosts: Ronald United Methodist Church, Hopelink and Compass Housing Alliance. For more information, leave a message for Event Coordinator Sheri Ashleman at (206) 542-2484.



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Free party at Ronald Commons July 13 - community welcome

Friday, July 5, 2019


Ronald Commons Community Block Party 
Saturday, July 13, 2019 
11:00am to 3:00pm 
Ronald Commons Courtyard 
Shuttle from Shorewood High School

All are welcome to the third annual Ronald Commons Community Block Party! This is a FREE event (yes, everything is free!) featuring live music, snacks, over 15 booths with games and activities, a bounce house and a door prize drawing with free swag, gift cards, merchandise and more!

Guests can also collect information about programs/support offered by community service agencies and other organizations and businesses in our area such as:
  • Shoreline Library: KCLS Summer Reading Program
  • Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council: Free Concerts in the Park
  • Shoreline PTA Council: The Works and Back to School Event
  • Shoreline Community College: Workforce
  • Seattle-King County League of Women Voters: Voter registration and education
  • Recology: Recycling education
  • Seattle-King County Public Health: Application assistance with health insurance/Medicaid, basic food, Seattle City Light Discount Program, ORCA Lift and other resources
  • Hopelink: Social services including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training and food banks

Only handicap-accessible parking is available onsite. Off-site parking and shuttle are available in the west parking lot at Shorewood High School located at 17300 Fremont Avenue N in Shoreline.

Hosted by Ronald United Methodist Church, Hopelink and Compass Housing Alliance. For more information, leave a message for Event Coordinator Sheri Ashleman at 206-542-2484.



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Ronald Commons Community Block Party

Thursday, June 27, 2019


Ronald Commons Community Block Party 
Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm 


Ronald Commons is an affordable housing development and community service provider in Shoreline, operated by Compass Housing Alliance in partnership with Ronald United Methodist Church and Hopelink.

These organizations believe in fostering community by creating opportunities for connection, relationship building and belonging among those they serve, along with their neighbors and the greater community. 

On Saturday, July 13, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, they are hosting the third annual Community Block Party in the Ronald Commons parking lot behind Ronald United Methodist Church. This event is open to the public and all activities are FREE (really, everything is free!), thanks to support from community partners.

Celebrate summer with neighbors, while collecting information about support offered by community service agencies and other organizations and businesses in our area. Here is what you can expect for additional fun, food and fellowship:
  • Enjoy live music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s provided by the Easy Company Band! These talented musicians have toured with many of the original artists whose songs they sing and emit a positive, infectious energy when they perform.
  • Snack on hot dogs, cotton candy, sno-cones, popcorn, fresh fruit, Italian sodas and more!
  • Participate in booth games, activities and free giveaways! 
  • Burn off energy in the bounce house!
  • Visit with representatives from Shoreline Police and Firefighters!
  • Enter the prize drawing with free swag, gift cards, merchandise and more! 

Only handicap-accessible parking is available onsite. Off-site parking and shuttle are available in the west parking lot at Shorewood High School located at 17300 Fremont Avenue N in Shoreline.

Hosted by Ronald United Methodist Church, Hopelink and Compass Housing Alliance. For more information, leave a message for Event Coordinator Sheri Ashleman at 206-542-2484.



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Senior Housing Panel at Senior Center Monday afternoon

Sunday, June 16, 2019


Senior Housing Panel at the Shoreline Senior Center
 Monday June 17th from 2pm to 4pm 


Hear from an Elder Law Attorney to ensure that you have taken all of your legal steps to preserve your independence for as long as possible; a Home Care Advisor to learn how to help people stay in their homes with assistance for as long as possible; a Senior Housing Referral Specialist to understand what options are out there for assisted living and what the costs of those may be; and a Senior Real Estate Specialist and licensed Broker who will outline the steps to downsizing, marketing and selling seniors’ homes.

Panelists:
Don Gibbons, Seniors Real Estate Specialist,
SASH Home Sales Services, SASH Realty, LLC
Tiffany Kopec, Home Care Liaison,
Home Care Assistance of Seattle
Adrienne Miller, Chief Care Officer,
Forever Care Services, LLC
Peggy Sanders, Managing Attorney,
Sanders Law Group, PLLC



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NUHSA presents tours of King County Housing Authority site and Hopelink

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Don’t miss two upcoming events 
presented by the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA)!

Ballinger Commons

Your King County Housing Authority
Transforming Lives Through Housing in North King County

Thursday, May 16th
4:00 - 5:30pm 
Ballinger Commons


Have you wondered what the housing authority does, where they have properties, or what kind of an impact they have in a community? Join us for an overview of the several King County Housing Authority (KCHA) properties in North King County and learn about their impact on our community. 

KCHA provides rental housing and assistance to more than 55,000 people, supporting the health and well-being of residents while also providing community centers and educational programs.

This event is being sponsored as part of Affordable Housing Week to inspire action for housing affordability throughout the Puget Sound region. Check out the numerous programs, tours, events and speakers being offered throughout King County here.



“Trickle Down Town” 
Film Screening and Hopelink Tour

Sunday, May 19th
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Hopelink 


Join us for a special screening of Trickle Down Town, followed by a facilitated discussion and tour of Hopelink, a local emergency services provider and food bank.

Tomasz Biernacki’s new thought-provoking documentary about the homeless crisis in Seattle deftly interweaves in-depth stories of community members who are living the crisis on the streets with interviews of political leaders and community advocates, along with vivid images of the current state of affairs and a poignant examination of the roots of homelessness in the region. 

Biernacki paints a picture of a region struggling to come to grips with an unprecedented emergency and finds a few glimmers of hope.

Biernacki says, “I have discovered that most people have... knee-jerk reactions and false beliefs... about the homeless. 
"They see the tents, the RVs, the addicted people who have untreated mental and physical health issues, and instead of doing something to help their neighbors, they degrade, cast away, and add insult to injury. 
"I want people to see that there are concrete, simple steps people can take every day to help the situation. It’s going to have to be a grassroots effort.”

The event is free and open to the public. Donations are gladly accepted.

Who is welcome to attend our events? Everyone! Members of the community, local leaders, elected officials, business owners, agencies and faith communities all welcome!

RSVP is appreciated but not required: staff@NUHSA.org

Sponsored by NUHSA (North Urban Human Services Alliance) and in partnership with representatives from the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, King County Library System, the Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Ronald United Methodist Church, Hopelink, and Center for Human Services



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Open House for the 198th Affordable Housing Project

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Site of 198th Affordable Housing Project


Wednesday, April 10, 2019, from 6:30 - 8:30pm the City of Shoreline and Catholic Community Services of Western Washington will hold an Open House about the 198th Affordable Housing Project at City of Shoreline City Hall

There will be a brief presentation at 6:45pm.

The 198th Affordable Housing Project will serve individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Catholic Housing Services and Community Psychiatric Clinic bring a combined 160 years of experience developing and managing affordable housing projects and providing behavioral health services. 

Residents living in the apartment complex will be connected to supportive services, helping them in their effort to maintain stable housing.

The project team will host an open house to update the community on the 100-unit housing project, answer questions, and ask for feedback on some high-visibility design elements.

More information: shorelinewa.gov/198th



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NUHSA meeting Wednesday will focus on housing and homelessness

Sunday, March 17, 2019

The North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) will meet on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 9:30-11:00am in room 301 at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133.

The guest speaker will be Patience Malaba, Advocacy Mobilization Manager at HDC (Housing Development Consortium).

The group will strategize about upcoming activities addressing 2019 priorities, which include:
  1. Advocating for affordable housing in North King County;
  2. Responding to the needs of those who are homeless (and specifically focusing on cold weather emergency responses); and
  3. Strengthening the sense of community and partnership among human service providers in North King County.
All are welcome to attend. Free parking in city garage behind City Hall.



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Senate passes ‘nation’s best’ reforms on mother-in-law units - referred to House

Monday, March 11, 2019

Mother-in-law cottage or
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate voted 38-10 Monday to smooth the way for homeowners to add mother-in-law suites, backyard cottages, and other accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Senate Bill 5812, sponsored by Sen. Guy Palumbo (D-Maltby), requires certain cities and counties to adopt ordinances and zoning regulations to authorize accessory dwelling units.

“We have a housing and homelessness crisis and our constituents are demanding that we deal with the supply problem,” said Palumbo. 
“ADUs represent a happy medium since they can increase housing density within the framework of existing neighborhoods without changing the neighborhood character. This is low hanging fruit to ease the housing shortage.”

Called “the nation’s best ADU reform,” by the Sightline Institute, the bill requires cities with populations greater than 10,000, and cities with populations between 2,500 and 10,000 within transit service districts, to adopt ADU ordinances. The ordinances must allow ADUs on lots with single-family housing units and may not impose exorbitant impact fees or prohibitive regulations.

The bill exempts cities that have already instituted or are currently working on ADU ordinances. In addition, it allows for local tree retention policies and exempts historical districts.

The bill now goes to the state House of Representatives for consideration.



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Vision House in final push to finish new apartment building for homeless families

Friday, February 1, 2019

The new building rises next to the original building


Photos by Mike Remarcke

Vision House first broke ground in 2010 for Jacob's Well in Shoreline's Ballinger neighborhood to create housing for homeless families.

Attendees toured a finished apartment in the original building


The first families moved into the 12 unit building in 2014. With the help of 3000 individuals, 200 businesses, 70 churches, 30 community groups, and 20 foundations, the building, community center, counseling offices, and certified child care center were completed debt-free.

New building under construction


Now they are more than half-way through a second building, which will add an additional 10 apartments, an expanded child care center for babies to age 5, and a community center.

Tables were set up inside the community center


On Sunday, January 27, 2019 they held a Kick-Off Celebration and Fundraiser for the partners and donors, to kick off the final push to raise $900,000 to complete the project.

Churches, businesses and volunteers who helped with the first building were honored.

Attendees toured the building under construction


Attendees toured the building under construction and an apartment and the community center in the first building. 

Vision House Executive Director Melissa Gehrig
talked about ways to be involved with the project


Melissa Gehrig, Vision House Executive Director, talked about ways to get involved, such as Adopt-a-Room to help furnish the apartments, as well as financial support to help raise the final $900,000 to finish the building.

Lunch provided by Campbell Auto Group


A BBQ lunch was provided by Campbell Auto Group. Kurt Campbell was the impetus for the entire project. (See previous article)

110 people attended the event and donated over $23,000 on the spot! Development Coordinator Mary Burton said that "Some people took the information home, so we expect more donations will be coming in." 

Kurt Campbell was the start of the whole project


Vision House is a non-profit providing transitional housing, child care and support services for families experiencing homelessness to assist them in rebuilding their lives and achieving self-sufficiency. In 2018, of the families that moved on from Vision House, 96% transitioned successfully to permanent housing.

The agency owns and operates 36 units of housing and two child care facilities in Shoreline and Renton. When the second building in Shoreline is complete, Vision House will have a total of 46 apartments for homeless families.

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Seattle and King County Housing Authorities team up with King County to house 426 additional homeless and disabled households

Friday, November 30, 2018

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) and the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) have just received notice of a third 2018 award of new federal voucher funding to help house the region’s most vulnerable and homeless households.

In total, the three recent funding awards will enable the two housing authorities, working in partnership with King County, the Federal Veterans Administration (VA) and the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families, to house 426 additional households.

Earlier this year, the housing authorities applied to the federal government for additional housing vouchers in three separate categories. They worked in partnership with the King County Department of Community and Human Services to propose a coordinated program in which the vouchers could immediately be put into use to help homeless veterans, homeless families and youth, and adults with disabilities secure stable housing and the support services they need to remain stably housed.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the new vouchers through three separate programs:

  1. Mainstream Vouchers for non-elderly adults with disabilities
  2. Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Vouchers for homeless veterans, provided jointly through HUD and the VA; and 
  3. Family Unification Program (FUP) Vouchers, which are used to assist both homeless families with children who are involved with the child welfare system and foster children at risk of homelessness as they age out of the system at age 18. 

Awards in Seattle and King County were as follows:


Organization
Mainstream
VASH
FUP
SHA
79
15
75
KCHA
99
97
61

The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) has several divisions that work directly with the special populations the vouchers will assist, and it oversees the region’s coordinated Homeless Management Information System.

The housing authorities will work with DCHS and community partners to identify individuals and families eligible for and most in need of the additional vouchers. The KCHA Mainstream award builds on the Authority’s Housing Access and Support Program (HASP), which is already supporting 1,800 disabled households in partnership with King County and community-based providers as well as existing VASH and FUP programs that are providing 1,196 vouchers.

SHA, which currently serves 769 households with Mainstream, VASH and FUP vouchers, is working with DCHS to identify people who have been in shelter housing long term and no longer need intensive services if there is a stable housing option, thus freeing up capacity in the system for homeless people to newly come into shelter and obtain the higher level of services.

More than 30 partner agencies are working to support these households through King County’s homeless crisis response system. They help identify eligible people, assist them through the voucher application process, help find appropriate rentals including physically accessible units, assist voucher recipients through the leasing process and provide home and community-based services after a household has received a voucher through this partnership.

“The addition of these vouchers provide additional housing resources and support services for our most vulnerable population,” said SHA Executive Director Andrew Lofton. 
“We appreciate the successful efforts of Senator Patty Murray to get these additional federal resources and we appreciate the local partnerships that will enable us to make a difference right away in the lives of more homeless individuals and families.”

Rents are continuing to outpace the ability of many of our neighbors to stay housed,” said Stephen Norman, Executive Director of the King County Housing Authority.

“These vouchers address the housing needs of some of the most vulnerable members of our community. I am very pleased at how this approach coordinates housing and service resources for these families and individuals on the street level. 
"To solve this problem, however, more resources on the federal level are needed. We are extremely grateful to Sen. Patty Murray for her steadfast advocacy and success in getting this funding for our region.”  

“To truly tackle the regional homelessness crisis we need partnerships between the Seattle and King County housing authorities, all of our cities, community organizations, and the federal government. I am thankful for Sen. Patty Murray’s efforts to secure additional housing funding that will transform people’s lives,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.

“These vouchers will bring indoors hundreds of vulnerable adults, youth and families with children, including families involved in the child welfare system, one of the root causes of homelessness.”


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N 198th homeless housing project and N 185th corridor planning topic of Nov 28 meeting

Saturday, November 24, 2018

This vacant lot on Aurora will be an apartment
building for people currently homeless or in
danger of becoming homeless
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7-9pm, a joint meeting of the Hillwood and Richmond Highlands neighborhoods will hear speakers on two major projects happening nearby.

N 185th Corridor strategy: planning is underway for a corridor that will be safe for pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars; support bus and light rail transit services, create gathering spaces, and encourage neighborhood businesses.

N 198th housing project: a meeting of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association on this topic drew 80 people, including half a dozen from Hillwood, across Aurora.

Now Hillwood and other neighbors have another chance to hear about this project from members of the team.

The meeting will be held at the Richmond Masonic Center, 753 N 185th Street, across from Fred Meyer and the Shoreline Historical Museum.



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Neighborhood informational meeting about 185th Corridor project and the homeless housing planned for 198th and Aurora

Friday, November 16, 2018

Hillwood and Richmond Highlands Neighbors, join us to learn more about two significant projects in our neighborhoods! 

Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7-9 pm Richmond Masonic Center 753 N 185th St.

• Curious about the 185th Street Corridor Strategy?

Shoreline is growing and light rail is coming in 2024. Help envision a corridor that will be safe for pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars; support bus and light rail transit service; create gathering spaces; and encourage neighborhood businesses.

• Have you heard about the housing project at N 198th and Aurora Avenue N?

This collaboration between the City of Shoreline, King County, Catholic Housing Services and Community Psychiatric Clinic will provide apartments for homeless people who qualify for permanent supportive housing. Meet members of the team who will share details and answer your questions.

This is a great opportunity to find out more about both projects and to meet your neighbors. Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Hillwood Community Network
myhillwoodmail@gmail.com



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Benefit Breakfast to inspire and encourage attendees to impact local homelessness issue

Friday, October 19, 2018

Jacob's Well in Shoreline will add ten additional units
and a larger child care facility


Vision House, a local non-profit providing transitional housing and support services to homeless moms, dads and kids, is hosting a breakfast event to save lives and rescue families from homelessness in the greater Seattle area.

The benefit breakfast will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 7:00 – 8:30am at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood.

Dr. Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., world-renowned expert on depression, anxiety, abuse and addiction will be the guest speaker. He has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and CNN while also being a best-selling author of 37 books. Dr. Jantz will speak on the struggles homeless families experience with anxiety and depression and how that affects their ability to find stable housing and leave homelessness for good.

Cristine, a mother who graduated from the transitional housing program, will also be speaking about her difficult experience being homeless and how she was able to change her life by living at Vision House. She will encourage event guests to donate to help other homeless moms and kids that have yet to be reached.

The breakfast is open to the public and free to attend. Parking is free.

This event is sponsored by Hawk Alley Tailgate, HomeStreet Bank, Amazon.com, Comstock Jewelers, Team Echelbarger, Auto Warehousing Company, Coordinated Care, James Alan Salon, Jan Domek Photography, North Sound Church, Pillar Properties, Bethany Community Church North, The Drain Doctors and Windermere Real Estate.

Vision House is a non-profit organization providing transitional housing, child care and support services to homeless families. Since its beginning in 1990, the faith-based organization has served more than 1,200 homeless children, women, and men, each receiving the support they need for achieving independence and self-sufficiency.

Headquartered in Renton, the agency currently owns and operates 36 units of debt-free housing and two child care facilities in Shoreline and Renton.

Construction has started on 10 additional units at the Shoreline property that will also include a larger child care.



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46th LD Democrats meet Wednesday Oct 17 with panel on low income housing

Friday, October 12, 2018

46th district Dems meet Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 7pm
The District Meeting will be Wednesday, October 17th, at 7:00pm, at the Seattle Mennonite Church Auditorium, located at 3120 NE 125th St, in Lake City.

The meeting space is located within a half block of several bus lines, there is secure bike parking out of the weather in the lobby, and parking behind the building in the shared block lot, or across 125th Street in the Chase Bank / Veterans Administration lot after 6pm. 

The program will be an expert panel for a presentation and discussion of Low Income Housing, Two Case Studies. Presentations will explain why low income housing can be so expensive to build, and how we might address our housing challenges in what has become the nation's most difficult housing market for people and families with lower incomes.

October's meeting will also have candidate visits, and Get Out The Vote Activities on the agenda.

The other large piece of business will be consideration of a resolution dealing with the legal age for tobacco sales. The complete text can be found HERE.


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