Common Ground completes Crail Cottages development
Common Ground Community Housing Trust has completed Crail Cottages, an eight-home development in Wenatchee designed to provide permanently affordable homeownership.
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This is not only a low-income housing issue; this affects everyone
The housing crisis in Chelan and Douglas counties is impacting everyone, one way or another.
Affordable and attainable housing is defined as housing options that are within the financial reach of all individuals and families.
The people who serve our community, at all levels, are increasingly unable to live where they work. In some cases, they move elsewhere.
Businesses and other employers are unable to fill positions because prospective employees can’t find a place to live or find the costs too high.
Even our seniors, who in some cases have lived and worked here for decades, can no longer afford to reside in their community.
Affordable and attainable housing is a multifaceted issue that requires innovative solutions and collaboration across all sectors.
What is affordable housing?
It is getting more challenging for people to afford homes in our region.
Housing is considered affordable if a household is paying no more than 30% of their gross income on rent or a mortgage. Thus, what is affordable varies by each family’s income. Some calculations include basic utility costs, though many do not account for transportation and other needs.
Key findings from the 2022 Regional Housing Survey
Whether seeking to rent or buy, 67%+ of people found the greatest challenges of overall supply and cost.
62% of responders say they have considered relocating due to housing issues.
Since 2017, housing prices have increased 66% in comparison with incomes at 17%.
1/3 of respondents have more than 30% of their household income going toward housing (14% with 40% or more).
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