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Seattle Office of Housing invests in anti-displacement affordable housing through Rainier Valley Affordable Homeownership Initiative

Seattle Office of Housing invests in anti-displacement affordable housing through Rainier Valley Affordable Homeownership Initiative.

2023 Notice of Funding Availability

The Seattle Office of Housing is now accepting proposals for the preservation and new construction of affordable, rental housing for 2023.

Mayor Bruce Harrell signs legislation to put forth $970 million Housing Levy to Seattle voters on November 7

Levy will create over 3,100 new affordable homes, stabilize supportive housing workforce, and fund other tools to prevent homelessness and ensure housing stability for more than 9,000 low-income households. Seattle (June 13, 2023) – Immediately following a unanimous vote by Seattle City Council to approve the proposed 2023 Housing Levy, Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle announces $147M in funding for affordable housing

SEATTLE, WA – Mayor Bruce Harrell announced on Friday the City’s 2022 yearly funding awards for affordable housing providers, totaling $147 million for the construction and preservation of 1,150 affordable homes in neighborhoods across Seattle. The City’s ongoing commitment to affordable housing is crucial to ensure that all people have… [ Keep reading ]

Low-Income Housing/Affordable Units Land Use Code Omnibus Amendments

Update: On July 5, Seattle City Council unanimously approved Council Bill 120581. In One Seattle, every person deserves to have a safe and affordable place to call home – this is critical to our efforts to create a safe, welcoming, and thriving Seattle of the future. Now more than ever,… [ Keep reading ]

Office of Housing Releases 2022 Annual Reports

The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing releases its 2022 Annual Reports detailing annual investments in the Levy, MFTE, MHA/IZ, and other notable programs.

City of Seattle Awarded Federal Grant to Provide Energy Efficiency and Health Improvements in Multifamily Affordable Housing

Department of Energy Grant Supports City of Seattle’s Nation-Leading Efforts to Decarbonize Existing Multifamily Affordable Housing Buildings Seattle (August 4, 2022) – The City of Seattle has been awarded a grant from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Enhancement and Innovation Program to convert gas water heating, space heating and other… [ Keep reading ]

Office of Housing Announces Nearly $100 Million in New Affordable Housing Investments

$95 million in local investments will support the construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of over 1,100 affordable homes Office of Housing’s affordable rental housing investments in 2021 mark a historic single-year investment of $143 million, over 20% increase from prior record year SEATTLE (December 9, 2021) – In her final housing… [ Keep reading ]