Affordable housing development in the Methow Valley got a big financial boost with the recent award of more than $8.7 million in state funding for construction and infrastructure costs.
The Winthrop Town Council has given final approval to two housing developments, one in private ownership and one by the Methow Housing trust.
The council acted on approval of the Housing Trust’s Cascades Meadows North planned development, which creates 24 lots for single-family homes on an 8.4-acre site. The homes will be built and sold by the Housing Trust.
To address the housing dilemma faced by local residents, the Methow Housing Trust is exploring a new model of home ownership, called local housing easements, aimed at creating and preserving housing for people who live and work in the valley. The idea is to establish permanent easements on properties that would require occupants of housing on those properties to be full-time residents of the Methow Valley.
The Winthrop Town Council has given final approval to two housing developments, one in private ownership and one by the Methow Housing trust.
The council acted on approval of the Housing Trust’s Cascades Meadows North planned development, which creates 24 lots for single-family homes on an 8.4-acre site. The homes will be built and sold by the Housing Trust.
To address the housing dilemma faced by local residents, the Methow Housing Trust is exploring a new model of home ownership, called local housing easements, aimed at creating and preserving housing for people who live and work in the valley. The idea is to establish permanent easements on properties that would require occupants of housing on those properties to be full-time residents of the Methow Valley.
Together, we are preserving the character, values and diversity that many rural mountain towns are quickly losing.
We’ve made great progress so let’s keep it up. This progress isn't adequately captured in the numbers of dollars raised, or houses built, but is best represented by the quality of life for the 105 Methow Valley locals that now have stable, quality housing through MHT homeownership. Your continued dedication to our mission ensures that a significant portion of our community’s housing stock will remain affordable for locals, forever!
The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $104,000 in Methow Valley Fund Game Changer Grants to four nonprofits in Methow Valley. The Game Changer Grant, offered annually, provides a significant funding opportunity that empowers a nonprofit organization or collaborative to take their work to the next level and move the needle on a Methow Valley community issue.
by Ashley Lodato, original published by Methow Valley News, 05/25/23
The Methow Housing Trust has broken ground and begun construction in their next Twisp neighborhood, which will eventually add 10 single-family homes ranging in size from one to four bedrooms to the trust’s inventory of permanently affordable, quality homes for full-time residents who make between 60-150% of area median income.
by Sandra Strieby, original published by Methow Valley News, in Methow Home 2023 03/16/23
“Home,” with all its implications, is a compelling concept, one that feeds our souls and imaginations and grounds us on every level. Even the thought of being without a home is frightening; the reality can undermine health and well-being and precipitate a cascade of consequences.
While the housing crisis continues, there is strong work being done! In recognition of this fact, the Housing Solutions Network has evolved yet again. In the fall of 2022, leaders representing an organization actively working on a housing project were invited to be a part of the HSN, attending bi-monthly roundtables (along with ad hoc collaboration), to create some connective tissue between these leaders and their projects. Today the HSN is made up of 15 individuals, representing 15 different entities and projects.
This group has now met twice, and the progress and optimism is contagious and encouraging. We’d like to share this optimism, encouragement, and notes on progress with you, our community!
Please join us on Tuesday, February 7th, from 5-7pm at the Twisp Grange.
A teacher and Methow Housing Trust homeowner, a long-time community leader for economic resiliency in the Methow Valley, a professional civil engineer with a passion for inclusive and affordable housing, and more! What do all these wonderful community members have in common? They are serving on the 2023 Methow Housing Trust’s Board of Directors. Read their full bios in our latest blog.
