Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Seattle Council Backs Mayor's $5M Tiny Homes Plan

4/8/2026

46 10 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to expand homeless shelter space gained initial city council support, with a $5 million appropriation to fund 500 new tiny homes by June.
  • Dan Strauss and other councilmembers raised concerns about rising encampments in the city.
  • Neighbors near a tiny home village say the city has failed to address encampments.
  • Wilson will host a community briefing at Seattle City Hall on Wednesday night.