Homelessness
Seattle opened 1,750 subsidized, affordable apartments in 2023
The Office of Housing made some progress on development last year, but faces new challenges from high construction costs and interest rates.
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WA housing discrimination complaints dip, bucking national trend
Allegations are down by over 50% in the state, with most coming from people with disabilities. But claims are at an all-time high nationally.
Investigations
WA mobile home complaints over rent hikes, policies surged in 2023
The AG’s Office reported an unprecedented number of claims as parks are bought up by corporations and pandemic eviction moratoriums expire.
Politics
New tax to fund social housing likely headed to Seattle ballots
The measure proposes a 5% “excess compensation” tax on companies for each employee with a salary over $1M to help fund permanently subsidized housing.
Housing
For older renters, Western WA’s housing boom can sow insecurity
After three forced moves, with a fourth on the horizon, the threat of homelessness looms for one couple amid a daunting housing market.