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Housing

Housing Authority voucher program open

September 5, 2018 by Methow Valley News

The Housing Authority of Okanogan County will open its Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8 voucher program) from 8 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 10) to 4 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2018. The waiting preference list will be open to victims of domestic violence and involuntary displacement, veterans, families with children, elderly families […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Housing

Room for disagreement

August 1, 2018 by Methow Valley News

Controversy over tiny home in Twisp prompts town to revisit zoning code By Ann McCreary A tiny house has turned into a big issue for the Town of Twisp after neighbors complained that the residence is too small. The house that sparked the complaints is a 288-square-foot dwelling at 403 May St., in a single-family […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Housing, Town of Twisp

Winthrop adopts moratorium on nightly rental conversions

July 13, 2018 by Methow Valley News

Faced with increasing pressure on residential housing, the Town of Winthrop has imposed an emergency 6-month moratorium on approving applications for new nightly rentals within the town.

The moratorium was imposed last week by the Winthrop Town Council at the …

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Housing, Town of Winthrop

Affordable housing moving forward in Twisp, Mazama

March 30, 2018 by Methow Valley News

First new homes for Methow Housing Trust coming soon By Marcy Stamper Nine homes that are affordable for ordinary working people in the Methow Valley will be ready to people to move into next year, some as early as the first quarter. The homes, five in Twisp and four in Mazama, are part of the […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Danica Ready, Housing, Methow Housing Trust

Housing Trust schedules outreach meetings in March

February 16, 2018 by Methow Valley News

The Methow Valley Housing Trust will host three community outreach meetings in March, to offer an overview of the trust’s work and discuss affordable home ownership possibilities. The meetings are: • March 14 at the Mazama Community Club, 5-6 p.m. • March 21 at the Methow Valley Elementary School library, 5-6 p.m. • March 22 […]

Filed Under: LATEST NEWS Tagged With: Housing, Methow Housing Trust

Community hears about affordable housing efforts

February 9, 2018 by Methow Valley News

Spokane Housing Ventures plans to seek funding to develop new affordable multifamily rental units in the Methow Valley, officials of the nonprofit organization said last week.

A proposal to purchase and renovate the Idle-A-While Motel in Twisp into affordable housing came …

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Housing, Idle-A-While, Spokane Housing Ventures, Town of Twisp

Housing Trust schedules outreach meetings in March

January 24, 2018 by Methow Valley News

The Methow Valley Housing Trust will host three community outreach meetings in March, to offer an overview of the trust’s work and discuss affordable home ownership possibilities. The meetings are: • March 14 at the Mazama Community Club, 5-6 p.m. • March 21 at the Methow Valley Elementary School library, 5-6 p.m. • March 22 […]

Filed Under: LATEST NEWS Tagged With: Housing, Methow Housing Trust

Housing crunch hurts locals

December 21, 2017 by Methow Valley News

Rickey Christian cradled his dog, a small Chihuahua, in his arms and smiled as he stood outside his new home in the Cedarwood Apartments in Winthrop earlier this month. “I love it. I love it. One hundred percent. I’m fine right here,” Christian said…

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Housing, Room One

Idle-A-While Motel taken off the table as rental housing site

December 21, 2017 by Methow Valley News

The concept of developing the Idle-A-While Motel in Twisp into affordable rental housing is off the table for now, but other possible affordable housing options will be considered in the coming year, said Fred Peck, executive director of Spokane Housing Ventures…

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Housing, Idle-A-While

Methow Valley’s housing crunch won’t be eased soon

December 21, 2017 by Methow Valley News

The shortage of affordable housing in the Methow Valley is a problem that is described by local housing advocates as acute and chronic.

“We’re currently working with around 40 families or individuals who need ….

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Housing, Okanogan County, Room One

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