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Thousands of renters vie for units in Seattle’s first social housing development

Housing program expects to close first building purchase this month
The Seattle Social Housing Developer this month expects to close its purchase of Elara at the Market near the city's waterfront. (CoStar)
The Seattle Social Housing Developer this month expects to close its purchase of Elara at the Market near the city's waterfront. (CoStar)
CoStar News
June 11, 2026 | 8:57 P.M.

Seattle’s new social housing authority expects to acquire its first building this month — three years after voters approved the agency to build, own and operate mixed-income housing in a city with some of the nation's highest rents.

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