03/10/2022
Sine Die, 2022
It’s Sine Die, the adjournment day of the 2022 Washington legislative session, and looking back at our 2022 legislative priorities, there's a lot to celebrate.
Read More12/29/2021
2021 Advocacy Review
A look back on what was accomplished in the advocacy arena in 2021, starting with the virtual legislative session, looking at Home in Tacoma, and how the American Rescue Plan Act funding impacted our communities.
Read More12/20/2021
2022 Legislative Priorities
The Washington legislature begins their 2022 short session on January 10th. Coming off three very successful years in Olympia, Tacoma Habitat looks forward to our work in 2022 to advance a bold agenda in support…
Read More12/20/2021
Inslee’s Housing Investment
Last week, from a Habitat for Humanity build site in King County, Governor Inslee announced his budget’s proposed $800 million budget investments in housing and homelessness.
Read More11/30/2021
Pierce County Budget
The Pierce County Council wrapped up its 2022-23 budget last week. As part of it’s $200 million investment in housing and homelessness services the County allocated $65 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funding…
Read More11/12/2021
Cost to Build Comparisons
A quick comparison on our cost to build against 2020 reveals both expected and yes, startling, news. Looking at just four material elements of the home building process shows costs increased between 53-93%.
Read More10/18/2021
Pierce County ARPA Allocation
Pierce County Council allocated its final ARPA funding, earmarking funds to prevent home foreclosure and grow housing counselor capacity in Pierce County. This will provide access to more than $170 million of mortgage assistance funds.
Read More10/01/2021
Biennial Budget Agenda
Review of Tacoma Habitat's Pierce County Biennial Budget Agenda for 2022-2023, including the creation of an affordable housing fund, funding for impact fee waivers, and a capacity building fund.
Read More09/28/2021
American Rescue Plan Act Update
Tacoma Habitat works closely with local jurisdictions to to give voice to both the concerns of foreclosure and access to affordable homeownership opportunities and advocating for ARPA funding distributions in support of housing solutions.
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