Seattle’s EDRA Program Means Move First, Get Help Later

Seattle renters are all too familiar with the gut-punch of rent renewal notices: a cheerful “Happy Anniversary!” followed by a staggering increase—9.9 percent, 15 percent, or a jaw-dropping 45 percent. Between 2021 and 2022, the city's median asking rent soared from $1,300 to $3,118, leaving many residents, particularly those with lower incomes, struggling to keep up with skyrocketing housing costs.by Danielle Marie HollandSeattle renters are all too familiar with the gut-punch