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    Are you homeless or about to become homeless?

    Commerce programs do not provide direct assistance. Contact a local Coordinated Entry program for more help.

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    The Washington State Department of Commerce is committed to creating and preserving affordable housing for Washingtonians of all backgrounds. Washington, like many other states, has experienced a significant shortage of affordable and accessible housing that is most uniquely felt by those who have disabilities and belong to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. By partnering with housing authorities, community organizations, and tribes in all regions of our state, we can respond to our housing crisis and work together to preserve and create sustainable housing opportunities for some of our most resilient community members.

    HOME Rental Development Program
    National Housing Trust Fund Program (NHTF)
    Capacity Building, Outreach and Support Program (CBOS)
    Housing Preservation Program
    Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard (ESDS)
    Community Advisory Team
    Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax
    Housing Trust Fund Program (HTF)

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    Current opportunities

    Funding opportunities for the WA Housing Trust Fund (HTF), National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), HOME Rental development program, and Housing Preservation Program are posted annually. Please see below for current opportunities. If none are listed, please check back soon for more funding opportunities.

    Resources

    The Commerce Contract Management System (CMS) portal allows you to submit requests for reimbursement (A19 forms). You can attach backup documentation, see up-to-date balances and monitor the approval of your invoice on-line. The electronic reimbursement system is not yet available for all Commerce programs. Please contact your program manager for more information.

    Set up an account

    Take the following steps to set-up your Commerce CMS account:

    1. Register for a Secure Access Washington (SAW) account
    2. Submit a CMS Access Request Form (Word) to your program manager

    Upon approval, you will receive an email from “CMS-noreply@www.commerce.wa.gov” with a registration code, how-to guide and instructions for login.

    Additionally, you can review the following resources for additional assistance:

    2024 Presentations & Public Input Sessions

    2023 Presentations & Public Input Sessions

    Training and Tools for Recipients of Commerce Housing Funds
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    Are you homeless or about to become homeless?

    Commerce programs do not provide direct assistance. Contact a local Coordinated Entry program for more help.

    View Local Coordinated Entry Sites

    Multifamily Rental Housing

    Contact

    For general questions about multifamily rental housing and funding opportunities, contact Tim Marshall at tim.marshall@commerce.wa.gov.

    For questions specific to application, program details, compliance, and more, review our Contact List.