Seattle City Council Unanimously Approves $115 Million For Social Housing
The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement with the Seattle Social Housing Developer, transferring $115 million to acquire and develop publicly owned, permanently affordable housing for working residents across the city. The vote marks the first major funding milestone for the agency, which was created by voter-approved Initiative 135 in 2023 and further empowered by Proposition 1A in 2025.