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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.

  Since 1983, the Commission has...


 

	House Key Homeownership Programs The Commission is pleased to announce House Key 2008-2 at the following interest rates: Fixed Interest Rate for 30 Years: 6.00% (maximum 2.00 points), 6.25% (maximum 1.00 point), 6.50% (with 0 points) 30 Year Interest Only, 40 Year Fixed, 40 Year Interest Only: 6.25% (maximum 2.00 points), 6.50% (maximum 1.00 point), 6.75% (with 0 points)
	Preservation opportunity – LIHTC Property for Sale  More information about this property (PDF)
	Multifamily Housing Equity Fund Program Application Round NOW OPEN
	Multifamily Housing Lightning Round  NOW OPEN
	Multifamily Housing Evaluation Policy  Comment Period on Proposed Changes
	Request for Proposals for Financial Advisory Services (Word) (PDF) Multifamily and Nonprofit Bond Programs Submission Deadline: October 3, 2008
	Request for Concept Proposals  Rapid Response Program
	The Washington State Farmworker Survey on the Farmworker Housing Trust Website
	Victory for Affordable Housing  President Signs Housing Stimulus Bill into Law (PDF)
	Beginning Farmers Purchase their First Farms  Farmer/Rancher Program Offered through partnership between Commission and Northwest Farm Credit Services
	My View from the Executive Director  This issue: Habitat for Humanity in Washington

Housing Washington 2008 Affordable Housing Conference
Sept. 15-16, 2008, Tacoma, Washington  REGISTER NOW

Information for Senior Housing Professionals
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.  more

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

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.   Transportation Options

Public Information Request
 

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.
 

Homeownership Program

Helps low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers.

Homebuyer Education

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

Nonprofit Housing Program

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

Nonprofit Facilities Financing

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

Multifamily Housing Program

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

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

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

Compliance Program

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

Preservation Program

Finds innovative ways to preserve affordable housing.

House Key Training

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

Administration

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

Beginning Farmer/Rancher Program

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

Land Acquisition Program
 

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

Rapid Response Program New!
A loan program to assist eligible Washington organizations purchase real property for the preservation or development of affordable housing and community facilities.

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