Youth Shelter Expansion 9-21-26

This King County government meeting held on September 21, 2026, focused on addressing family and youth homelessness through significant budget proposals and partnerships. King County Executive Germay Zalahai announced a $19.5 million budget proposal to fund new housing and shelter units, including 80 tiny homes at Spruce Street Tiny Home Village, 18 affordable family units at Pacific Tower, 100 affordable and transitional homes for veterans in Kirkland, and 140 new permanent shelter units at Glen Family Shelter. The budget also aims to sustain 241 beds at the Salvation Army shelter through 2027. Additionally, a $10 million commitment from the Schultz Family Foundation will support 92 units of dedicated shelter and transitional housing for young people. Council members highlighted legislation to fund shelter capacity expansion through a dedicated local sales tax. The meeting emphasized multi-sector collaboration and community outreach to accelerate housing solutions and prevent homelessness.