Seattle Homes for Everyone
We can reasonably estimate what it would cost to:
Provide stable housing for every unhoused person
Fund supportive services (mental health, addiction care, job training)
Prevent future homelessness through rent support and outreach
Data:
• Estimated homeless population in Greater Seattle (King, Pierce, Snohomish Counties): ~13,000–15,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night (2024 counts) Includes unsheltered, in vehicles, and in temporary shelters
• Average cost to permanently house + support one unhoused person: $35,000–$60,000/year (depending on needs and housing model)