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Snohomish County Seeking Applicants for Affordable Housing Emergency Bridge Shelter Housing

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Snohomish County encourages nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies to submit applications for affordable housing and emergency shelter projects. The county anticipates offering approximately $1,054,917 in federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for the 2026 program year. Projects must specifically benefit low-income residents in the area, and funding is contingent on availability. Virtual information sessions will take place on July 22 and July 24, 2025, to provide details on applying for the funds. Applications are due by 4 p.

m. on August 15, 2025, to the Snohomish County Human Services Department. The department's Housing & Community Services Division administers various programs aimed at affordable housing and community development. This initiative aligns with the county's broader goal of supporting vulnerable populations and addressing homelessness. By encouraging diverse applicants, the county aims to foster innovative solutions to housing challenges.

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Why WA gas prices hover near highest in US

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Candidate forums first week of October

Candidates for Snohomish City Council and Mayor will participate in a forum on October 6, hosted by local organizations. Monroe will host its candidate forum for various offices on October 8, while Everett's forum will occur on October 9. Each event is open to the public and aims to inform voters about candidates' priorities.