Everett Breaks Ground on Affordable Senior Housing
The 67-unit development on Rockefeller Avenue aims to provide stable homes for adults aged 55 and older.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Eldercare
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Housing Hope officially began construction on a new affordable housing complex in Everett designed specifically for older adults. The 67-unit community is intended to help address homelessness and housing instability for seniors in the area.
Why it matters
The project serves a critical need for low-cost living options among the elderly population in Everett. By securing land from the Everett United Church of Christ, the organization can build units targeted toward residents meeting specific area median income thresholds.
The project consists of 67 units for residents aged 55 and older with an estimated total cost of $39.4 million. Housing Hope currently operates 600 units across 24 sites to support regional housing needs.
The players
Housing Hope
A nonprofit organization that manages 600 affordable housing units across 24 sites in the region.
Everett United Church of Christ
The religious institution that sold the land for the development to Housing Hope at a reduced price.
HumanGood Affordable Housing
A partner organization working alongside Housing Hope to facilitate the development of the site.
The details
The development at 2624 Rockefeller Avenue is a collaborative effort between Housing Hope and HumanGood Affordable Housing. It is structured to provide housing for seniors based on 30% or 50% area median income requirements.
Timeline
The project was estimated at a cost of $39.4 million in 2025.
Housing Hope broke ground on the community on October 26, 2026.
The building is scheduled for completion in 2028.
Culture Shift
The project aligns with a broader national strategy of leveraging federal low-income housing tax credits to solve urban housing scarcity. This trend reflects a move toward public-private partnerships to address the specific vulnerability of the aging population.
The development will offer new housing security for seniors in Everett struggling with rising costs of living. Residents meeting specific income requirements can eventually apply for residency once the facility is completed in 2028.
The takeaway
This project underscores the importance of institutional land-use partnerships in creating accessible senior living. Seniors and families in the area should monitor local housing authority updates for eligibility criteria and application timelines as the 2028 completion date approaches.
Further reading
Learn more about local support services in our Eldercare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My Northwest.
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