These new investments will create 655 new affordable rental homes, including 204 new permanent supportive homes. Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $108 million investment in affordable housing, marking the first full allocation of funds from Seattle’s newly approved 2023 Housing Levy. This funding, awarded via the 2024 Notice of… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s Multifamily Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) program provides a property tax exemption to owners of multifamily rental properties where rent and utilities for a share (20% or 25%) of the apartments are limited for income-qualified renters. Since the program began in 1998, it has produced over 7,000… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Housing awards Homestead Community Land Trust for the development of 21 permanently affordable homes at the former Dumar Substation. The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) is proud to announce a significant investment of up to $3 million in the future of affordable homeownership in West… [ Keep reading ]
At the Seattle Office of Housing, we understand the challenges many homeowners face with outdated heating systems. That’s why we are proud to offer the Oil-to-Electric Program, designed to help you lower your energy usage and reduce utility costs by converting your oil furnace to an electric heating system—completely free… [ Keep reading ]
In attendance at the Annual Housing Celebration (in order from left to right): Myron Curry, Joel Ing, Councilmember Tammy Morales, Estela Ortega, Maiko Winkler-Chin, and Mayor Bruce Harrell. Not pictured, speaker Bilan Aiden. Photo by Tim Durkan. The Seattle Office of Housing (OH) announces funding awards at this year’s annual… [ Keep reading ]
Request for Proposals: K Site The Office of Housing is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified housing developers to submit proposals for development of affordable housing and arts and cultural space on City property located at 607 Second Avenue North. The RFP describes City requirements and… [ Keep reading ]
