Skip to main content

You make this possible. Support our independent, nonprofit newsroom today.

Give Now

Should Homeowners Pay Double To Help Seattle's Affordable Housing Shortage?

caption: Apartment buildings in the University District, Seattle.
Enlarge Icon
Apartment buildings in the University District, Seattle.
KUOW Photo/Kara McDermott

Jeannie Yandel talks to Seattle Mayor Ed Murray about the affordable housing levy and why he believes it is an important for voters to pass. For the last five years, Seattle voters have taxed homeowners to pay for affordable housing. Murray wants to effectively double the amount of money homeowners pay.

Why you can trust KUOW