Multifamily Housing Unit Newsletter – April 2024, Issue #4

Message from the Managing Director I wanted to share our affordable housing community that I have decided to take on a new assignment in the Multifamily Housing Unit and will serve as the unit’s Housing Investment Manager effective 4/16. I believe the transition will help the unit best implement our strategic priorities to make affordable housing outcomes in Washington the best in the country. Since we established the Housing Investment…

Commerce awards $17.5 million in infrastructure funding to boost affordable housing development in 11 counties

Commerce awards $17.5 million in infrastructure funding to boost affordable housing development in 11 counties

Grants fund utility connection fees and improvements needed to connect affordable housing to municipal water and sewer. OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced $17.5 million in funding for 26 projects that will support the development of nearly 2,100 affordable housing units throughout the state. Funds will lower the effective cost of development by about $8,000 for each housing unit. “The communities receiving grant funds have…

National Home Performance Coalition Conference

The 2019 National Home Performance Coalition (HPC) Conference and Trade Show was held in Chicago this past week. The conference was an exciting and informational experience for attendees, focusing on weatherization and networking opportunities. Washington state was represented by Department of Commerce employees Donn Falconer, Britt Pomush, Laura Viik and Vince Schueler from the Washington State University Energy Program. Washington’s Weatherization Network had representatives from the Community Action Council of…