Recognizing 2026’s Advocate of the Year and Community Champion
At Affordable Housing Week each year, we take the time to recognize and honor individuals who have either made exemplary […]
Policy & Advocacy
Wrapping up an impactful 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 Legislative Session came to a close last Thursday after final votes on the budget bills.We’re pleased at how much we were able to accomplish together during the last several months!
Celebrating Bellevue’s Bold Action on Housing Affordability
At its City Council meeting yesterday, the City of Bellevue moved forward a pivotal affordable housing and growth tool: an updated Multifamily Tax Exemption
2026 Legislative Session Overview
Welcome to 2026, members, community stakeholders, and tireless affordable housing advocates! The 2026 Washington State legislative session kicks off on January
Celebrating a year of tremendous change in affordable housing
2025 was a year of tremendous impacts and deep challenges. Yet, working together, the HDC movement made powerful and substantive
Policy & Advocacy
HDC Statement on HUD Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity
On November 13, 2025, HUD released the FY 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), making ~$3.9
Eastside, Policy & Advocacy
2025 Housing Equity Candidate Forums
In early October, the Eastside Housing Equity Coalition (EHEC) and the League of Women Voters held three Housing Equity Candidate
Policy & Advocacy, Seattle
Roots to Roofs bill is a key win for removing barriers to affordable housing development in Seattle
Seattle is in the midst of a major housing crisis. Our city has a critical shortage of affordable housing, and
Seattle’s Amended Comprehensive Plan: Major Wins, What’s Next, and How You Can Help
Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan is our long-range blueprint for growth. It dictates where new housing and businesses can go and where
Policy & Advocacy
Expected Federal Impacts on Affordable Housing: Appropriations & Executive Action
This is part 2 of HDC’s deep dive into expected federal impacts on affordable housing from the “One Big Beautiful