An expansive courtyard.
A rooftop terrace with stunning views.
Activity spaces for kids.

This is the Approach at Kenmore, a proposed multifamily building that brings together equitable, high-quality housing with both rental and affordable homeownership options—alongside community services and parking.

As the leading affordable rental housing provider in east King County, Imagine Housing brings the depth of experience needed to meet the affordable housing goals of the City of Kenmore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The proposed development will include:

  • Affordable Multifamily Rental:  The Approach at Kenmore is focused on families, providing ample amenities that includes an expansive courtyard, a rooftop terrace with stunning views, community space, laundry facilities, and activity spaces for kids to play.
  • Home Ownership: Habitat for Humanity SKKC will create 20 affordable homeownership opportunities within the project. These for-sale housing units will bring financially accessible home-ownership opportunities to the Kenmore community.
  • Community Service: Imagine Housing will partner with a complementary community service partner to provide access to essential services for on-site residents—as well as the broader Kenmore community.

The Location

7010 NE 181st Street, Kenmore
(behind the Safeway, in the lot beside Peoples Storage)

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Imagine Housing has held a a series of community events to share updates and answer questions.

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Timeline

August 2023

Imagine Housing responds to the City of Kenmore’s Request For Proposals (RFP) for an affordable housing development on City-owned property

December 2023

Selection of Imagine Housing affordable housing development approved by Kenmore City Council

Jan – Sept 2024

Scope and scale of development adjusted to meet City code requirements, Pre-Application materials submitted and permitting process started, Letter of Intent clarifying project modifications accepted by the city

Dec 2024 – March 2025

Neighbor and community outreach with mailings, in-person, virtual, and hybrid events

Current Step
March 2025 – March 2026

Purchase and Sale Agreement between City and Imagine Housing negotiations and exchange

April 2025 – Jan 2028

Imagine Housing applies for funding

Fall 2028

Construction begins

2031

Potential opening date

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 6/25/2026

Who are the partners and what are their roles in The Approach?
Who will potential residents be?
What does 50% and 60% AMI mean in actual dollars?
What types of units are included in The Approach?
What amenities will residents of The Approach have access to?
Who will be providing property management services?
Since the proposal was submitted and approved by the City of Kenmore, there has been a change to the building size. Why was this change made?
How will this affect the mobile home park?
What was the cost of the land and how much will the entire project cost?
How many parking spaces will there be?
What is the max number of people who will live at The Approach?
What if I have a question that isn't answered above?