Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) ensures that growth brings affordability. MHA requires new development to include affordable homes or contribute to a City fund for affordable housing. We implemented this requirement by changing zoning to allow larger development and more housing. What does MHA stand for housing? Monthly Housing Allowance (various organizations) MHA. How is Seattle […]

(sɪˈætəl ) noun. a port in W Washington, on the isthmus between Lake Washington and Puget Sound: the largest city in the state and chief commercial centre of the Northwest; two universities. Pop: 569 101 (2003 est) How Seattle got its name? Seattle lies on a narrow strip of land between the salt waters of […]

What Permits Do You Need? You don’t need a permit if you’re building a fence 8 feet high or lower that doesn’t have masonry or concrete pieces over 6 feet unless the fence will be located in a flood-prone area. If you’re building a taller fence, you need a construction permit. Do I need a […]

The cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 37.1% higher than in Seattle, WA. You would have to earn a salary of $82,287 to maintain your current standard of living. Employers in San Francisco, CA typically pay 14.3% more than employeers in Seattle, WA. How much cheaper is Seattle than San Francisco? Cost of […]

King County numbers increased from 183,634 to 233,336 individuals living below the official poverty line, and Seattle numbers increased from 63,509 to 86,737. What is considered low income in Seattle 2020? According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a low income is equal to 80% of the median income, making a “low […]

Seattle is one of the safest of America’s larger cities. It’s a pretty walkable place where you’re not likely to encounter a high level of violent or even petty crime. Is it safe to visit Seattle right now? With a current vaccination rate of 82%, Seattle is safely welcoming back visitors. Travelers to Seattle—and all […]

Seattle averages 38″ of rain a year and Portland averages 36″, not a big deal. Portland’s average summer temp is 76 degrees, and Seattle is 73. Average winter temperatures in Portland are 49 vs 48 in Seattle. Call the weather a wash. Is Portland sunnier than Seattle? While Seattle gets just 28% of its possible […]

When moist winds blow inland with an approaching storm, the high terrain of the Cascade Range forces the moist air to rise into the atmosphere, enhancing the thick clouds and steady rainfall.The rain that does fall in Seattle and Portland, though, falls over a longer period of time. Is Seattle a depressing city? In fact, […]

The city of Seattle will spend $160 million to combat homelessness in 2021. Garcetti this week unveiled a $1 billion budget to do the same, ten times what the city spent on homelessness eight years ago. How much does the city of Seattle spend on homelessness? The Human Services Department (HSD) accounts for approximately 90% […]

Therefore, it’s no surprise that Seattle is not a place where you’re knee deep in snow.Usually, however, the average is about five inches of snow every season. In some years they don’t get any snow. Other notable snow seasons include the 21.4 inches back in 1950 and the 21.5 inches in 1916. How often does […]

Actually, Seattle is one of the best places to live without a car. They have outstanding public transit throughout the metro area and have significant bike lanes and paths. Pedestrian traffic is also better handled than in many other large cities. Can you live in Seattle with no car? Unless you’re planning on taking a […]

Seattle is 12.37% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Seattle is, on average, 34.35% lower than in New York.Cost of Living in Seattle. Restaurants Edit Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00$ Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 85.00$ McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 10.00$ What salary do I need to live […]

Seattle’s first common nickname, “Queen City of the Pacific Northwest,” was actually coined by Portland-based real estate agents in 1869. After the Klondike Gold Rush began in 1897, Seattle promoted itself variously as the “Gateway to Alaska” and the “Gateway to the Orient.” What are Seattle’s nicknames? Seattle is the hub for the Greater Puget […]

Seattle is consistently ranked among the 10 best places to live in the United States by U.S. News, and for good reason. Not only is Seattle surrounded by lush evergreen forests, but the city is famous for being environmentally friendly. Plus, its residents earn above-average incomes. Is Seattle an attractive city? Seattle ranked among the […]

The Seattle-Tacoma area is home to more than 45,000 people who were born in China — among U.S. metros, that ranks as the eighth-largest such population. The city of Seattle is home to about 12,000 of them. Why are there so many Chinese in Seattle? Chinese people were the first Asians to settle in Seattle, […]