By MBAKS Senior Policy Analyst Allison Butcher

Pierce is Only County in Seattle Metro Area to See Permit Activity Rise

Looking at the three-county Seattle Metro Area, Pierce is the only county to see permit activity rise through July 31 of this year, compared to the same period last year. The latest permit data from the U.S. Census Bureau show single family permits rose 13 percent and multifamily permits doubled in Pierce County. Meanwhile, King County saw a slight decrease in permits, with single family permits down 2 percent and multifamily permits down 4 percent. Snohomish County saw double-digit declines of 11 percent and 15 percent, respectively.

The Builders’ Bulletin is intended to provide a convenient way to track housing in our market and includes information from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, U.S. Census Bureau, Office of Financial Management and the Washington State Employment Security Department.

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By Lynnwood Today

It’s now much easier for 16-year-old Remy Williams to get in and out of his house.

The Williams family was one of several families to have a ramp built for free by volunteers during the Master Builders Association’s annual Rampathon event. The event allows families to apply for a new ramp to be built leading into and out of their houses to help with mobility.

Remy Williams has cerebral palsy and primarily uses a wheelchair to get around. Before the ramp, one of his parents would need to first bring the wheelchair outside, then carry Remy down a set of stairs to get him outside.

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Volunteers from MBAKS, Green Canopy Homes, and Rebuilding Together Seattle worked together recently to make Janice's home safer to live in.

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