Affordable Housing
Create and Maintain Affordable Housing in Washington
Thousands of affordable apartments across Washington state are made possible by grants and incentives from Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and state tax incentives that are administered by Washington state officials.
The homes made possible by these programs are essential to Washington state’s housing mix. Tax-credit affordable homes significantly reduce the cost of housing for families with incomes of up to 80% Area Median Income (AMI).
The costs for many essentials, including housing, are rising but wages haven’t kept up. Washington state must invest in funding and programs that enable the creation of more affordable housing to meet the needs of its residents.
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3 things Olympia can do right now to increase affordable housing
How legislators can increase affordable housing right now.
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Affordable housing fact sheet
A snapshot of affordable housing in Washington.
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Affordable Housing Member News
5 steps we can take to make more affordable housing
Check out HNN Communities’ op-ed on how to create more affordable housing to meet the growing needs of Snohomish county.
How we can increase affordable housing creation in Spokane
Check out Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington’s op-ed on how to help spur the creation of affordable housing and keep Spokane residents in their homes.
Domestic violence victims need more housing options
Check out the Domestic Abuse Women’s Network’s op-ed on the need for more safe and affordable housing options for domestic violence survivors, particularly as we navigate the repercussions of stay-at-home measures from the pandemic
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