King County has unlocked $100 million of funding without raising taxes. The legislation allows the county to act on a state law that allows counties to keep more sales tax money.

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority, or KCRHA, estimates this housing-first strategy – which prioritizes placing people into permanent housing before addressing other root causes of ...

King County promised to house 1,600 homeless people by the end of 2022. It fell significantly short but is trying to finally reach the goal years later.

The King County Housing Authority is holding off on funding it normally distributes in anticipation of federal budget cuts, a move that could reduce new housing for the poorest people in the region.