Governor Ferguson signs package of housing bills in Everett to expand and speed affordable housing Governor Ferguson signed a set of housing bills at Housing Hope’s HopeWorks Station in Everett that lawmakers and advocates say will expand ADUs in rural areas, speed permitting for supportive housing, enable land banking, require flood-risk disclosures for renters and allow residential use in some commercial zones.

Governor Ferguson has just signed a groundbreaking package of housing bills aimed at speeding up construction and preserving affordable homes across Washington, marking a pivotal step in tackling the statewide housing crisis.

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City highlights $4.3M in housing infrastructure grants and flags several state bills City staff told the council a Connecting Housing Infrastructure Program grant package totaling about $4.3 million would help pay utility fees for five projects, supporting construction of an estimated 462 affordable housing units; staff also reviewed active state bills on ALPRs, shelter and juvenile rehabilitation that could affect local policy.

Everett City Council is set to approve a groundbreaking $4.3 million grant that could pave the way for 462 new affordable housing units and reshape local policies on surveillance and juvenile rehabilitation.

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City Council considers inclusionary zoning to maintain housing affordability Council leans toward inclusionary zoning to control housing mandates and ensure affordability.

The Everett City Council is grappling with the future of affordable housing as they discuss inclusionary zoning and its impact on local control.

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Everett City Council postpones developer agreement for clarifications on tax impacts City Council delays vote on developer agreement to address concerns over tax implications.

Everett's City Council grapples with rising housing costs, a controversial tax incentive, and accountability issues surrounding the mayor's payments—what's next for the community?

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Everett City Council reviews Sophia multifamily development's TIF and community impact Council discusses tax increment financing for Sophia project and its benefits to Everett residents.

The Everett City Council is grappling with the future of the ambitious Sophia project, a multifamily development that promises affordable housing and local job creation amid rising community concerns.

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City Council discusses manufactured housing zoning to protect vulnerable residents Council members propose zoning measures for manufactured housing to support low-income residents

Everett City Council is taking bold action to protect vulnerable residents from displacement by enhancing housing stability measures and proposing new zoning for manufactured homes.

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Everett Council plans memorial vigil for unhoused lives lost in 2024 Memorial vigil honors unhoused lives lost; cold weather shelter options discussed amid housing crisis.

The Everett City Council is taking urgent action to address the housing crisis and honor lives lost to homelessness, with a memorial vigil set for December 20.

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