Metropolitan King County Council, February 24, 2026
Approves Housing cooperation agreement with KCHA for Skyway West Hill affordable manufactured home community, 9-0
How this board votes
The County Council approved 95% of 93 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Reagan Dunn (7 of 90 recorded votes).
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The King County Council unanimously (9-0) adopted proposed ordinance 2026-0014, authorizing the executive to enter a housing cooperation agreement with King County Housing Authority (KCHA) to develop an affordable manufactured home community of approximately 30 homes on a 2.89-ac…
- Jurisdiction
- King County, WA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 24, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0
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Housing cooperation agreement with KCHA for Skyway West Hill affordable manufactured home community
Ordinance 2026-0014 authorizes the county executive to enter a housing cooperation agreement with King County Housing Authority (KCHA) to develop an affordable manufactured home community of approximately 30 homes on a 2.89-acre KCHA-owned property in Skyway West Hill, unincorporated King County. Homes for households at or below 80% of area median income. Agreement provides project-specific variances/adjustments (setbacks, tree placement, waste facilities) without sacrificing life safety standards. Sponsored by Council member Lewis. Vote 9-0.
- agreement outlines terms such as setbacks, tree placement, and waste facilities
- no sacrificing of life safety standards
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Meeting Summary
The King County Council unanimously (9-0) adopted proposed ordinance 2026-0014, authorizing the executive to enter a housing cooperation agreement with King County Housing Authority (KCHA) to develop an affordable manufactured home community of approximately 30 homes on a 2.89-ac…
Key Decisions (4)
Housing cooperation agreement with KCHA for Skyway West Hill affordable manufactured home community
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Development Activity (2)
Skyway West Hill affordable manufactured home community
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Market Signals (3)
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Housing Demand
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Commercial Demand
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Who Spoke (18)
On the record: the chair, 5 councilmembers, 2 clerks, and 9 members of the public.
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