Everett is located in Snohomish County 25 miles north of Seattle on the eastern shore of Puget Sound and is the north end of the region's urbanized area. Land to the east and north of Everett are lower density residential character. The northern half of the city was platted in the late 1800's on a peninsula. There are many well maintained historic buildings and homes in this part of the city.
The plan describes the housing and non-housing community development needs of the community and how various resources will address those needs. The primary funding source described in the plan is the Community Development Block Grant. The city received $998,000 in CDBG funds for 1995. In addition, as a member of the Snohomish County Consortium, HOME funds will be allocated to projects located within Everett.
The major vehicle to be used by the City of Everett for involving citizens
in the development and implementation of the Housing and Community Development
Program, is the Citizens Advisory Committee for Housing and Community
Development (CAC). The Committee consists of eleven members representing a
broad range of community groups and interests. During the planning process, the
CAC and its subcommittees will hold regular meeting which are open to the
public. In addition, each year no less than two public hearings will be held by
the CAC and will be held at times and locations which permit widespread
participation by citizens.
Between 1960 and 1995, the population of the City has increased from 43,304 to 79,180. It is estimated that by the year 2010, the population will reach 125,000.
| POPULATION GROWTH TRENDS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | City of Everett | Everett Planning Area | Snohomish County | Region |
| 1960 | 43,304 | N/A | 172,199 | 1,512,979 |
| 1970 | 53,622 | 55,535 | 265,236 | 4,938,899 |
| 1980 | 56,413 | 82,130 | 337,720 | 2,240,269 |
| 1990 | 69,961 | 104,465 | 465,642 | 2,656,650 |
| 1995 | 79,180 | (est) 120.510 | 525,600 | 279,940 |
| (est) 2000 | 95,000 | 128,765 | 592,055 | 3,219,742 |
| (est) 2010 | 125,000 | 146,754 | 693,125 | 3,580,407 |
| Source: U.S. Census, Washington State Office of Financial Management Everett Planning and Community Development Department | ||||
| AGE DISTRIBUTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | City of Everett | Percent of Population | Snohomish County | Percent of Population |
| Under 18 | 17,462 | 25 | 129,152 | 28 |
| 19 to 34 | 22,353 | 32 | 130,305 | 28 |
| 35 to 64 | 21,022 | 30 | 162,041 | 35 |
| Over 65 | 9,124 | 13 | 44,144 | 9 |
| Total | 69,961 | 100 | 465,642 | 100 |
| Source: 1990 Census | ||||
| EVERETT AREA ETHNIC MAKE-UP | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHNIC GROUP | 1990 POPULATION | PERCENT OF TOTAL | 1980 POPULATION | PERCENT CHANGE 1980 - 1990 |
| White | 64,177 | 94.5% | 51,441 | 25% |
| Af Am | 1,160 | 1.1 | 623 | 86 |
| Asian | 2,738 | 1.5 | 793 | 245 |
| Nat Am | 1,218 | 1.6 | 854 | 43 |
| Other | 668 | 1.3 | 702 | -05 |
| Hispanic | 1,973 | 1.7 | 939 | 110 |
| Total | 69,961 | 100 | 54,413 | |
| Source: 1990 Census and PSRC, 1991. | ||||
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME ESTIMATES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Range | Everett* | Percent | Snohomish County | Percent |
| $0 - $9,999 | 5,113 | 18 | 19,416 | 12 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 5,764 | 20 | 26,947 | 17 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 5,139 | 18 | 28,365 | 17 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 4,715 | 16 | 31,188 | 19 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 3,203 | 11 | 22,047 | 14 |
| 50,000 - 74,999 | 3,402 | 12 | 25,372 | 16 |
| 75,000 and over | 1,343 | 05 | 9,466 | 06 |
| Median | 28,415 | 100 | 36,847 | 100 |
| *Number of Families by income group | ||||
1990 Census figures indicate that 31.7% of elderly households, 77% of small family households and 70.3% of large family households have a housing cost burden greater than 30% of their income. 16.8% of small families and 26.1% of large families have a housing cost burden greater than 50% of their income.
Average single family home prices have risen from $63,343 in 1985 to $137,237 in 1995. Although average monthly apartment rental rates have remained fairly constant over the past several years, an affordability gap still exits among those whose incomes are below 50% and 30% of median income.
Over 28% of Everett's single family and duplex housing stock are in need of rehabilitation. In addition, 21% of the multifamily units require a similar level of repair.
A single person earning 50% of median income ($15,350) must pay more than 30% of his or her income for rent and utilities to secure a one bedroom apartment. The monthly gap between what the individual can afford and the actual cost of housing is $91 ($55 in 1990) in Central Everett and $194 ($106 in 1990) in South Everett. In the recent past these figures have increased by 60% in Central Everett and 55% in South Everett. The situation is similar for families. A family of four earning 50% of median income ($21,950) cannot afford a two bedroom rental unit in either Central or South Everett. In Central Everett they would have to pay $74 more each month than they can afford; in South Everett $29.
As of April, 1995, 1,573 Everett households were on the waiting list for affordable housing with the Housing Authority. Of those, 1,171 were paying more than 50% of their income for rent, living in substandard housing, or experiencing displacement, and were at risk of becoming homeless.
The City of Everett has determined that there is a high priority need for Outreach Assessment and Permanent Supportive Housing for families, individuals and persons with special needs, as well as Transitional Housing for families.
The Everett Housing Authority owns 803 units of public housing. With the exception of two recently constructed elderly housing projects and recently acquired scattered-site housing, the majority of public housing units are 30 to 50 years old and in need of long term maintenance repairs, modernization, and the removal of hazardous materials including asbestos and lead-based paint.
The recent influx of new, younger households has decreased the proportion of seniors in the population and with it the proportion of seniors requiring housing assistance among all households needing assistance. Although theelderly renter population represents only 14% of the total low-income renter population, 91% of the elderly renter population had incomes at or below 50% of median.
The City of Everett is in the process of analyzing impediments to fair housing as part of its consolidated planning process. When the data from the process has been evaluated, strategies directed at resolving fair housing barriers will be developed and implemented.
According to the 1990 census, approximately 44.8% of all housing units in Everett were constructed before 1960 and, therefore, are likely to contain some lead based paint. Much of this housing is located in impoverished neighborhoods where there is a higher risk of household contamination by way of paint deterioration.
The organizational structure through which Everett will implement it
priorities, programs and delivery of support services includes the City's
Planning and Community Development Department, Snohomish County, Everett Housing
Authority, and Snohomish County PUD as well as private nonprofit housing and
service agencies, churches, private lenders, and private developers.
The vision for the Consolidated Plan is to ensure decent housing and a suitable living environment for, and to expand economic opportunities available to, persons of low and moderate income. The plan will accomplish this by providing a strategy to address the priority housing, social service and community development needs of this population.
Most housing programs and services have as a primary goal, the wish to increase the self- sufficiency of the clients. As people move along the continuum from homelessness to independent living, the services change to meet their evolving needs. In addition to stable, secure housing, homeless people need basic items such as food, clothing and health care. With decreasing Federal and State funding, the private sector needs to step up and provide additional family wage jobs. The next phase includes services which build structure including transportation, treatment, advocacy and childcare. Eventually, as they are stabilized, these families and individuals need services which enable them to build skills to move along the continuum toward permanent housing and independent living. These usually include education, job training, housing search assistance, and case management. The housing policies and program undertaken by the City of Everett support the goal of increasing self- sufficiency for individuals and families.
The organizational structure through which Everett will implement its
priorities, programs and delivery of support services includes the City's
Planning and Community Development Department, Snohomish County, Everett Housing
Authority, and Snohomish County PUD as well as private nonprofit housing and
service agencies, churches, private lenders, and private developers.
Description of Key Project: Multi-Unit Rental Rehabilitation
Location: Citywide
Lead Agency: City of Everett - CHIP
Description of Key Project: Housing Hope Building Renovation
Location: 5730 Evergreen Way
Lead Agency: Housing Hope
MAP 2 depicts points of interest and low-moderate income areas.
MAP 3 depicts low-moderate income areas, and minority concentration levels.
MAP 4 depicts low-moderate income areas, and unemployment levels.
MAP 5 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, unemployment levels, and proposed HUD funded projects; in addition, a table provides information about the project(s).
MAP 6 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, unemployment levels, and additional proposed HUD funded projects; in addition, project information is described in the table under MAP 5.
MAP 7 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, unemployment levels, and additional proposed HUD funded projects; in addition, project information is described in the table under MAP 5.
