PORT ANGELES PASSES SALES TAX FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
VOTERS APPROVE ONE-TENTH OF 1% SALES TAX
The measure will generate an estimated $325,000 in revenue for new construction of affordable housing, rehabilitation of existing housing into affordable housing and construction of infrastructure required for affordable housing developments.
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TACOMA COUNCIL APPROVES FUNDING FOR TINY HOUSE VILLAGE |
$380,000 IN FUNDING TO GO TO LOW INCOME HOUSING INSTITUTE FOR CREATION OF TINY VILLAGE IN HILLTOP
Low Income Housing Institute will open and operate a 22-tiny house community for the homeless that can accommodate up to 35 people. The work is due to start immediately.
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DIRECTOR OF THE U.S. INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS STEPS DOWN |
UNCLEAR ON WHO WILL LEAD THE ORGANIZATION NOW
A top federal homelessness official announced Friday that he has left his post at the Trump administration’s request, an unexpected move that comes as the White House plans a sweeping crackdown aimed at homelessness in California.
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PIERCE COUNTY TO CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORKGROUP
Planning and Public Works Dept. along with the Human Services Dept. have been charged with establishing and facilitating an Affordable Housing Workgroup.
The group is to include staff from both departments, housing providers, and housing developers. The group will create procedures and an implementation plan from the recommendations coming from the Berk Report and the Mayors' roundtable.
Recommendations will include but are not limited to a code audit, a regional coalition for affordable housing, increased funding for fee waivers, land donation, review and utilization of available funding from public, private, grants, and foundations.
Reports from the group will be provided quarterly to the Council Human Services Committee and the Community Development Committee.
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MDC TO HOLD MEETINGS ON TEMPORARY SHELTER SITES IN TACOMA
Metropolitan Development Council will hold two public meetings to discuss the issues and possible solutions related to the establishment of additional temporary shelter sites for people who are currently homeless within the Tacoma city limits. Each meeting will include food at the beginning followed by structured conversation, and we are seeking comments from members of the Tacoma community at large, members of faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and the community of those who are currently homeless.
Meetings will be held:
- Wednesday, 11/20 @ 6 PM - 8 PM, Asia Pacific Cultural Center
- Thursday, 11/21 @ 6 PM -8 PM, Asia Pacific Cultural Center
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UPCOMING STATE HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Senate - Housing Stability & Affordability Committee - 11/20 @ 1:30 PM, Cherberg Rm 2
Work Session:
1. Update on implementation of 2019 legislation: ESSB 5600, E2SHB 1923, and SHB 1406.
2. Comprehensive review of in-state and out-of-state local "just cause" eviction ordinances.
House - Housing, Community Development & Veterans Committee - 11/22 @ 8 AM, JLOB Rm E
Work Session: Housing Affordability and Homelessness.
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LANDLORD LIAISON PROGRAM - RENTER READINESS CERTIFICATION
The certification is a three-part class that covers topics that will help you become a more successful tenant and help create a positive experience with your landlord. Cost is $10.
Landlord/Tenant Obligations - 12/6 @ 11 AM - 2PM,
Accessing Community Resources - 12/12 @ 11 AM - 2 PM
Financial Capability - 12/13 @ 11 AM - 2 PM
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YWCA - GLAM FUNDRAISER
On February 1st, 2020 at 5pm, boogie on down as YWCA transforms the Eastside Community Center into a 70s' inspired night club. The event will include a silent auction during cocktail hour, raffles, dessert dash and a fast-paced, groovy live auction.
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CONSORTIUM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
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WA MULTI FAMILY HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
Welcome to our newest member, WA Multi Family Housing Association! They actively monitor and influence the legislative process to advocate equitably for property management companies, owners of multifamily properties, industry suppliers, and the communities they serve.
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