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Poulsbo council approves $17,000 to help North Kitsap recovery residence
Summary
The Poulsbo City Council approved a one‑time $17,000 allocation from local affordable‑housing tax funds to help secure placements at a recovery residence in Kingston managed by Kitsap Homes of Compassion, prioritizing clients of Poulsbo’s Recovery Resource Center.
The Poulsbo City Council on Nov. 6 approved a $17,000 budget amendment to support a recovery residence in Kingston managed by Kitsap Homes of Compassion, a nonprofit partner of the city’s Recovery Resource Center. Staff said the funds would be used to secure priority placements for city residents seeking sober housing.
"While it is unconventional to ask council to support a recovery home in another jurisdiction, this will be a resource for members of our center," staff member Kim said, describing prior placements and the organization’s partnership. Councilmembers asked whether the organization and other partners were contributing. Staff clarified the $17,000 is intended as seed support and that the partner would provide in‑kind staffing over three years.
Supporters argued the allocation fits the city’s affordable‑housing and recovery goals even though the facility is outside Poulsbo city limits. The motion to approve the budget amendment passed on a voice vote. Council directed staff to include the specific ordinance or amendment number in the record when publishing the final ordinance summary.
