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HDC works closely with government and community coalitions to make affordable housing a public policy priority.

Click here to learn what you can do right now to help bring decent and affordable housing to more people in King County. Subscribe to e-mail alerts from the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance for updates on the most current issues.

HDC has been instrumental in getting new programs created and legislation passed that improves the ability of its voting members to develop and operate low-income housing.

HDC has been very successful in obtaining new local and state authorized funding for affordable housing. HDC led efforts for the successful passage of the 2002 Seattle Housing Levy, as well as two previous levies. HDC worked closely with the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance in 2005 to ensure that the State Housing Trust Fund, a key funding source for HDC members, was increased to $100 million and again in 2007 when it was raised to $130 million. HDC was a key player in getting the King County Housing Opportunity Fund reinstated and maintained. On national issues, HDC works with the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

Click here to learn about the victories won by housing advocates during the 2007 legislative session in Olympia.

2008 Priorities

Increase Efficiencies in the Non-profit Housing Industry	Identify opportunities to create efficiency. Develop new leaders for the industry.
Build a Broad Alliance	Explore ways to work with other sectors in support of affordable housing.
Create New Resources	Promote incentives for for-profit developers to include affordable housing. Assist in development of new strategies for East King County.
HDC Future of the Field
Prior Issues
Maintain Section 8 Housing	The Bush Administration has proposed dramatic reductions to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 8 housing choice voucher program. Read More
Right Size the Housing Trust Fund	The housing crisis demands public investment on a new scale. HDC & the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance are working to make that happen. Read More
Maintain Housing Opportunity Fund	HDC is working to maintain the County's budget commitment to fund housing for extremely low income individuals and families. Read More
Stabilize Insurance Cost	HDC is exploring affordable long-term solutions for housing construction and operation. Read More
Seattle Housing Levy	In September 2002, Seattle residents voted to approve a seven-year, $86 million housing levy, projected to create 2,044 affordable apartments and homes. Read More
New Local Source to Fund Housing	Washington State created a dedicated funding source for low-income housing when legislators passed a $10 real estate document recording fee for affordable housing development and operation. Read More

 

Events

South King County Forum:
Affordable Housing - Livable Communities
On June 19, 2006, sixty elected officials, city staff, community leaders, local businesses, and affordable housing developers gathered in South King County in the hopes of fostering
successful new partnerships. Attendees participated in a breakfast panel discussion of housing issues affecting South King County. The event was cosponsored by HDC and Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County. Click here to view a replay of the forum.