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  by Homer Finch, 6 months ago
  Having lived in Bellevue for over 40 years, we have watched our property taxes reach a point to force us out of our forever home. How is your concept on affordable housing?? Force us to pay more to assist this who can't, & if we can't kick us out of our beloved home as we are senior citizens.

  Having lived in Bellevue for over 40 years, we have watched our property taxes reach a point to force us out of our forever home. How is your concept on affordable housing?? Force us to pay more to assist this who can't, & if we can't kick us out of our beloved home as we are senior citizens.
• Share Housing Needed for ALL Income Levels (30%, 50%, 80% AMI) on Facebook Share Housing Needed for ALL Income Levels (30%, 50%, 80% AMI) on Twitter Share Housing Needed for ALL Income Levels (30%, 50%, 80% AMI) on Linkedin Email Housing Needed for ALL Income Levels (30%, 50%, 80% AMI) link

  Housing Needed for ALL Income Levels (30%, 50%, 80% AMI)

  by LauraM, 7 months ago
  Due to a lack of low-income housing (under 30% AMI), fleeing domestic violence in 2008, I was forced to move out of Bellevue and move to living in a family member's home in another city. Despite that I have always worked in Bellevue, I have never been able to afford even a small apartment in the city. I rent elsewhere and commute to Bellevue daily due to the high cost of renting and the lack of housing for low-income households.

  Due to a lack of low-income housing (under 30% AMI), fleeing domestic violence in 2008, I was forced to move out of Bellevue and move to living in a family member's home in another city. Despite that I have always worked in Bellevue, I have never been able to afford even a small apartment in the city. I rent elsewhere and commute to Bellevue daily due to the high cost of renting and the lack of housing for low-income households.
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  Affordable and achievable housing.

  by Niki, about 1 year ago

  After five years struggling to have my own place, finally I got a studio apartment I call home. Why took so long?

  I didn't know how, where, what kind etc.

  I have to educate myself and asked my friend who fluent in English to talk to one of the office of affordable housing on behalf of me.

  Well, I got one. I don't have parking lot yet. A lot homeless people harbouring in at certain tenants ' homes.

  Too much to say but i just want to thank God through my experience in affordable housing. Tank you for the people... Continue reading

  After five years struggling to have my own place, finally I got a studio apartment I call home. Why took so long?

  I didn't know how, where, what kind etc.

  I have to educate myself and asked my friend who fluent in English to talk to one of the office of affordable housing on behalf of me.

  Well, I got one. I don't have parking lot yet. A lot homeless people harbouring in at certain tenants ' homes.

  Too much to say but i just want to thank God through my experience in affordable housing. Tank you for the people who made housing equality happening.

  
  
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  Lovely and unaffordable

  by Jarvis, about 1 year ago
  My partner and I make nearly $300K and have all but given up on owning a home ever in Bellevue. We love it here but will at best be forever renters, most likely will just move to a different city when we decide to own which is a shame. Build more, that’s the solution full stop.

  My partner and I make nearly $300K and have all but given up on owning a home ever in Bellevue. We love it here but will at best be forever renters, most likely will just move to a different city when we decide to own which is a shame. Build more, that’s the solution full stop.
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  My Housing Story

  by Lah, about 1 year ago
  Hi,

  I moved to Bellevue area for its great community, and I felt in love with it even I can't afford buying a house, I'm still hoping to find something affordable, and I didn't give up hope.

  Hi,

  I moved to Bellevue area for its great community, and I felt in love with it even I can't afford buying a house, I'm still hoping to find something affordable, and I didn't give up hope.
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  Priced out of my hometown

  by Jordan, over 1 year ago
  I was born and raised in Bellevue. I loved the parks, safe neighborhoods, and excellent schools. Now I am an adult looking for a place to settle down to start a family, and Bellevue is definitely at the top of my list. I would love to give my future children the same experience in Bellevue as I had growing up. The obvious issue is that there are no homes affordable homes available. There are simply no homes within my budget of $1 million.

  
  

  What I will likely end up doing is purchasing a townhome across the lake in Seattle, where... Continue reading

  I was born and raised in Bellevue. I loved the parks, safe neighborhoods, and excellent schools. Now I am an adult looking for a place to settle down to start a family, and Bellevue is definitely at the top of my list. I would love to give my future children the same experience in Bellevue as I had growing up. The obvious issue is that there are no homes affordable homes available. There are simply no homes within my budget of $1 million.

  
  

  What I will likely end up doing is purchasing a townhome across the lake in Seattle, where zoning changes have allowed multiple homes to be built on what was previously a lot zoned for only a SFH. These are affordable homes around $750,000 - $800,000 that would still allow me to own a home with a yard, but at a reasonable budget.

  I still consider Bellevue my home and would love to move back, but this would only be possible if additional homes were allowed to be built. I am especially interested in townhomes, as I currently cannot afford a SFH but I have outgrown apartments/condos. I hope Bellevue moves forward with adjusting zoning laws to allow homes to built at a wide range of price points. This would allow more young families to move to Bellevue and bring more youthful energy to the city.