Over 400 new housing units to be built near high-capacity transit, co-located with innovative early learning hub The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) is pleased to announce the selection of El Centro de la Raza and Mercy Housing Northwest as the development team for affordable housing at City-owned… [ Keep reading ]
On March 27, 2024, the Seattle Office of Housing (OH) released $14 million in one-time Payroll Expense Tax (PET) funding to support the operating stability of OH’s housing partners and the city’s affordable housing portfolio. Affordable housing providers are currently facing significant operating challenges due to escalating costs and lost… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Office of Housing is now accepting proposals for the preservation and new construction of affordable, rental housing in our vibrant city through the release of the 2024 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) with up to $112 million in funding. The preservation and production of affordable housing is the… [ 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 ]
The Seattle Office of Housing is now accepting proposals for the preservation and new construction of affordable, rental housing for 2023.
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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.
The availability of affordable housing in King County is in a state of crisis, and the King County Department of Assessments is exploring how they might contribute to solutions. Our foundational responsibility is to serve the residents of our county, fairly assessing property values and maintaining a complete inventory of… [ Keep reading ]
