Since 1981, Seattle voters have approved one bond and four levies to create affordable housing. Seattle now has funded over 10,000 units of affordable rental housing for seniors, formerly homeless individuals and families, and low-income residents, plus provided down-payment loans to more than 600 first-time homebuyers and rental assistance to over 4,000 households. See more...
The latest news from Mayor Mike McGinn
College Bound
Help sign up every eligible 8th grader for a guaranteed college scholarship.
SPD 20/20
Mayor announces new police department reform.
OH awards $27 million in 2011 to construct affordable rental housing
Capital funding awarded in 2011 will help construct seven new apartment buildings with more than 460 apartments for working families, low-income seniors, and homeless individuals and families. Most of the funding comes from the Seattle Housing Levy.
Housing First
Formerly homeless veteran explains how securing a home has given him hope.
You Stay Warm, Earth Stays Cool
Encouraging low-income residents to get their homes weatherized for free through HomeWise program.
