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Our Mission

We are a publicly accountable, self-supporting team dedicated to increasing housing access and affordability and to expanding the availability of quality community services for the people of Washington.

Updates

House Key Homeownership Programs  moremore
We are currently taking wait list for the following programs: 30-Year Fixed | 40-Year Fixed/40-Year Interest Only/ 30-Year Interest Only | Interest rates will be determined at the time reservation is confirmed
 

Call for Nominations: Friend of Housing Award  moremore
 Consider nominating those who have been instrumental in creating or supporting affordable housing, implementing housing-related programs, educational efforts, or helping others solve housing problems.  
 

My View from the Executive Director  moremore
In this issue: Foreclosures on homes in Washington State: What the current landscape looks like—and what’s being done to educate and safeguard homeowners
 

Housing Washington 2008: Progressive Partnerships - Sustainable SolutionsEvents

Save the Date... Housing Washington 2008
 Statewide Affordable Housing Conference:
Sept. 15-16, 2008, Tacoma, Washington  moremore

 

Features

Information for Senior Housing Professionals New!
 We provide developers with access to Bond/Tax Credit financing for senior housing.  This new page links to studies and other resources for developers of affordable senior housing.  moremore

 

Helpful Links
 

Looking for additional help with homeownership?

Washington Homeownership Center is an unbiased, community-sponsored, nonprofit agency that knows programs, products and people throughout Washington State that can help. moremore

Washington State Dept. of Financial Institutions protects Washington state homeowners/buyers  moremore

Free state sponsored counseling is available to Washington residents who are facing foreclosure, thinking of buying a home, or considering refinancing.  To speak with a counselor, call the Washington Homeownership Information Hotline at 1.877.894.HOME (1.877.894.4663)
 

Looking for an affordable apartment?
AptFinder.org offers full search capability through property listings of subsidized or rent-restricted affordable apartment communities throughout Washington State. moremore
 

Non-English Language Resources

Links to homebuyer education seminars that are conducted in languages other than English and external links to web translation tools.  moremore


Location of the Commission Offices in Seattle

Our Address: 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA 98104
We are located in downtown Seattle on the east side of Second Avenue between Spring and Madison Streets.  When you arrive, please check in with our receptionist on the 27th floor.  
Directions | Transportation Options and Information  moremore


Public Information Request  more
 

Notice

We have been made aware that there are websites that have links to the Commission's website and claim to be associated with the Commission. Since we cannot prevent someone from linking to our site, we are posting this notice to help make you aware of the issue. 

 

DISCLAIMER:  The sponsorship by the Commission of a homebuyer education seminar does not endorse a person, business practice, product or service other than those of the Commission.
 


Programs

Homeownership Program

House KeyHelps low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers.

Homebuyer Education

Homebuyer Education

Helps first-time homebuyers learn how to purchase and maintain a home.

Nonprofit Housing Program

Nonprofit HousingProvides access to tax-exempt bond financing for housing directly related to the mission of 501(c)(3) organizations.

Nonprofit Facilities Financing

Nonprofit FacilitiesProvides access to tax-exempt bond financing for capital facilities and equipment.

Multifamily Housing Program

Multifamily HousingProvides housing developers with access to tax-exempt bond financing for affordable rental housing.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

Tax CreditsReduces the tax liability of property owners and investors who agree to provide low-income housing for up to 40 years.

Compliance Program

ComplianceMonitors multifamily properties financed with tax-exempt bonds, tax credits and other public funding.

Preservation Program

PreservationFinds innovative ways to preserve affordable housing.

House Key Training

House Key TrainingTrains lenders and real estate professionals to originate House Key loans and teach homebuyer education seminars.

Administration

AdministrationProvides support to the Commissioners, leadership in the development of state-wide housing policy, and directs the implementation of programs.

Beginning Farmer/Rancher Program

Beginning Farmer/Rancher Program

Below market loans for land and improvements, new depreciable agricultural property/ equipment, and used depreciable property/ equipment.

Land Acquisition Program
 

LAPA revolving loan program assisting eligible organizations to purchase land suited for the eventual development of either multi- or single-family affordable housing.