A new pallet shelter community is opening next week in Interbay, providing 75 units of transitional housing for adults experiencing chronic homelessness.
The site, called Bayside Enhanced Shelter, is located at 1551 W. Armory Way. It is operated by Everyone Deserves Housing and was built by Pallet Shelter, a company based in Everett.
According to project information, the shelter is designed as a low-barrier program serving people coming directly out of chronic homelessness. The site includes 75 units and will provide transitional housing along with supportive services for residents.
Expected services include case management, housing navigation, and connections to behavioral health and other community resources.
The shelter is part of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s broader effort to expand emergency shelter capacity throughout the city. In April, Wilson set a goal of opening 1,000 new shelter beds in 2026, including 500 by mid-June ahead of the FIFA World Cup. However, city officials have acknowledged that the 500-unit target will not be reached before the tournament begins. Bayside Enhanced Shelter is the first site to open under the initiative.
Another micro-housing community is planned for South Park as part of the city’s shelter expansion efforts.
The Interbay project was announced earlier this year for the site at W. Armory Way, replacing a previously proposed pickleball and hotel development. The shelter community is intended to provide a pathway from homelessness to permanent housing through on-site support services and housing-focused case management.
Photo: Pallet Shelter