The unemployment rate for Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett jumped to 14.5% in April, reflecting major job losses due to COVID-19

Notable changes from the current rates in effect are Snohomish, who, having failed to pass their bonds this year, will charge a $6,050 fee. Lake Stevens proposes to increase their fee from $7,085 to $11,890.

During this unprecedented time, SDOT does not currently have the authority to waive fees. They are in the process of seeking the authority and mechanism to defer/waive fees for this scenario from the city’s Budget Office and Mayor’s Office.

Initially the HE’s office was hesitant to move its meetings to virtual, but projects need to move forward since it’s uncertain when large groups may gather again.

This code amendment implements House Bill 1923 to increase housing supply through infill development of duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in single-family zones.