Seattle Office of Housing

We invite you to contribute to the future of Fort Lawton! Join us in our public engagement sessions for the 2024 redevelopment plan and SEIS. This is your chance to learn about the project’s environmental impacts and share your insights. 📅 In-Person Open House: October 10, 6-8 p.m. at Daybreak Star Cultural Center  💻 Virtual Meeting: October 15, 10-11 a.m.  Learn more about our public engagement sessions and register for the virtual meeting at the link on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g5-M4HKW Provide feedback at OH_Comments@seattle.gov. Your input is vital to our community’s growth. #FortLawtonDevelopment #PublicEngagement

After years of hard work, dedication, and unwavering belief in the power of community, we are thrilled to invite YOU to the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Africatown Plaza! This momentous project has been a labor of love for so many, from community leaders and local organizations to the families whose dreams of affordable housing are coming true. Together, we have created something special—a space that will not only provide homes but also serve as a hub of culture, unity, and empowerment for our community. Join us on October 5th for a day of celebration as we open the doors to Africatown Plaza and new beginnings for the community. There will be guided tours, remarks from key leaders and community members, refreshments, and so much more! JOIN US ON: October 5th, 2024 | 11 AM - 2 PM Location: 1100 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 RSVP today: bit.ly/atpgrand Please share this post with those in your circles! We want to ensure all who have supported in various ways are able to join us for this event! #AfricatownPlaza #GrandOpening #CommunityEmpowerment #AffordableHousing #SeattleC

Last week, City of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and staff from the Office of Housing took U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary Kimberly McClain on a tour of Fort Lawton. Our vision for Fort Lawton transforms it into a vibrant community, building up to 500 affordable homes (including one of the largest homeownership developments in the world), preserving 22 acres of green space, and addressing past injustices. Join us in opening doors to Magnolia's opportunities and creating a diverse, sustainable future for all. We're looking forward to our continued partnership with HUD and moving this development along to serve the residents of Seattle.

🏠 2024 Notice of Funding Availability for Resale Restricted Homes The Seattle Office of Housing has announced the 2024 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Subsidies for Resale Restricted Homes. This funding is designed to support the development and acquisition of homes that offer lasting affordability for first-time, low-income homebuyers in Seattle. Key Details: Eligibility: Qualified developers with experience in affordable ownership homes and Resale Restricted Homes. Outreach: Conduct affirmative outreach and provide culturally competent assistance to diverse groups. Application Due: September 27, 2024, at 12:00 noon. Visit our website for application details and more information by clicking the link below.

Groundbreaking new developments are underway in Phinney Ridge! The Seattle Office of Housing is proud to support Homestead Community Land Trust in constructing 38 new permanently affordable condos at 5819 Phinney Ave N. (Woodland View) and 6109 Phinney Ave N. (Nest).     “That means 38 permanently affordable homes for income-qualified households; for our teachers, health-care workers, retail service workers, government and nonprofit employees whose income is just a fraction of what’s needed to buy a median-priced home in Phinney Ridge,” says Maiko Winkler-Chin, Director of the Seattle Office of Housing.     The inspiration behind Woodland View comes from Chakorn Phisuthikul and Marilyn Heinemann, who generously donated their property to create lasting affordable housing in their neighborhood. The couple share the vision that modest-income people will have the opportunity to find an affordable home in the community where they work. Chakorn, an architect committed to neighborhood integrity, and Marilyn, a former schoolteacher, hope their gift will inspire others.     “We’re not famous philanthropists; we’re just people who’ve worked hard and saved. We believe there are others like us, and we hope they are inspired to contribute what they can to affordable housing,” says Marilyn.     Contact us to discover how you can support affordable housing developments in your local area. #affordablehousing #phinneyridge 

The new Clean Energy Credits program offers a $200 energy bill credit for low- and moderate-income households. 🌱💡 Applications are available in multiple languages. Check your eligibility and apply at wacleanenergycredits.com now until September 15, 2024!

The Seattle Office of Housing (OH), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), is seeking a development team for the Lake City Community Center Redevelopment. This project aims to co-locate a new community center with affordable housing in a transit-rich area, providing multiple public benefits. In April, we invited development teams to submit qualifications to advance to our Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The teams moving forward are: 🏘 BRIDGE Housing Corporation   ️🏘 Mercy Housing   🏘 Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) Applications from these developers are due by November 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. To learn more about the project, please visit our website below.

The Office of Housing has selected El Centro de la Raza and Mercy Housing Northwest for the Mount Baker Redevelopment Sites at 2901 27th Ave S, 2700 S Winthrop St, and 26th Ave S and S Forest St, adjacent to the Link light rail station. Thanks to a property transfer from the University of Washington to the City of Seattle in June 2020, this project will create affordable housing, childcare, and an early learning research facility. The redevelopment emphasizes affordable family living, cultural diversity, and community safety. 🏠 30% of the homes will be for families earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) 🏠 60% will be family-sized homes For more details and updates, check out our blog post at the link below.

We are pleased to announce the availability of up to $112 million to fund the preservation and development of affordable rental housing through our Notice of Funding Availability. Read more about our rental housing goals and how developers can submit an application below. #AffordableHousing #RentalHousing #HousingDevelopment https://lnkd.in/gFXB_87z

The City of Seattle has received $5 million from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's PRO Housing grant that will serve low-income residents and homeowners through two programs – the Homeownership as Preservation (HOP) program and the Legacy Homeowner Program. By removing barriers, we can create a city where development does not lead to displacement and where progress goes hand in hand with preservation. We're excited to work with the Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development to put this funding to work!