Mayor Wilson’s 2027-2028 Proposed Budget focuses on providing responsible fiscal management of public funds for the people of Seattle. After years of unsustainable one-time fixes that did not address the deficit in future years, the mayor’s first budget begins the important, necessary work of stabilizing Seattle’s budget so that we… [ Keep reading ]
The tenth award will create 18 permanently affordable homes for purchase, bringing initiative total to 127 homes. Today, the Seattle Office of Housing (OH) shares the final site transfer and award under the Rainier Valley Affordable Homeownership Initiative (RVAHI). OH is awarding $2.64 million to Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties (Habitat SKKC) and Jabooda Cares. The two groups will work together to build 18 permanently affordable homes at 6701… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced her appointment of Kelli Larsen as the next director of the Seattle Office of Housing. Mayor Wilson led an intentional and intensive selection process for this role, searching for someone who could lead her housing agenda. Engaging with key affordable housing partners and community… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing has published its 2026 Rental Housing Production Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), opening at least $100 million in capital funding for affordable rental housing across Seattle. Published July 20, 2026, this investment round invites affordable housing developers to submit proposals for new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition projects that serve households with low-income and advance racial equity in the city. Applications are due… [ Keep reading ]
Reports in the last year have stated that thousands of affordable apartments in Seattle sit empty amid a homelessness crisis. However, the vacancy rate in buildings funded by the Seattle Office of Housing is similar to the city average, and most vacant units are in the process of being cleaned… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) has awarded $26.2 million in Urgent Operating Support (UOS) to 22 nonprofit providers across Seattle. These awards will help stabilize housing for over 10,400 homes in the City’s affordable housing portfolio and support operations.
Awards will expand housing stability citywide through new construction, preservation, and stabilization. Today, the City of Seattle announced the funding awards for the 2025 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Affordable Rental Housing. These investments support 2,116 affordable homes across 20 buildings with $155 million in funding. The investment strategy aligns with the City’s goals to expand housing affordability, prevent displacement,… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Office of Housing is announcing a new opportunity to support affordable housing providers across Seattle. We are making up to $27.8 million in stabilization funding available to help organizations facing financial challenges.
Now accepting applications for Requests for Qualification for 14th Ave S and S Henderson St development. We are excited to announce a new opportunity for development partners to help create affordable rental housing in the South Park neighborhood. We are seeking qualified affordable housing developers to partner with us on… [ Keep reading ]
October 30 is National Weatherization Day, a reminder of the importance of making homes more energy efficient. Every month, Seattle families face tough choices between keeping their homes warm and buying groceries. For many households in older homes, money literally escapes through cracks in walls and gaps around windows. The… [ Keep reading ]
