302.9 Million Available in Two New Funding Opportunities to Develop Affordable Housing Projects Across Washington

Commerce will consider applications for multifamily rental housing projects seeking capital financing from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund (HTF), HOME, and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) programs from two separate Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA).

Applications are due to Commerce by noon on Sept. 18, 2023.

In-person workshops in July and August, plus two virtual workshops available

We are hosting four workshops to provide guidance on the 2023 Housing Trust Fund (HTF) application and criteria that will be used to evaluate applications for multifamily/rental projects seeking capital funding. An application process overview, and a question-and-answer session will follow.

In-Person Workshops

In-person workshops run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include lunch. Venue capacity is 100 on a first-come, first-served basis by registration time.

• Tumwater – Aug. 8, 2023 ASHHO Cultural Community Center. Registration closes at 9 a.m. Aug. 1

Register for either in-person workshop using this link

Virtual Workshops

Virtual workshops will run on Zoom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendance is not limited. Registration is required using the links provided below. Registration will be available until the meetings begin.

• Virtual Workshop #1 – July 13, 2023 Register for the July virtual workshop
• Virtual Workshop #2 – Aug. 10, 2023 Register for the August virtual workshop

Unable to attend a workshop?

We will post a slide show presentation following the workshops on the Housing Trust Fund Resources and Training webpage. Workshop attendance is NOT a requirement to apply for funding. However, participation will improve an applicant's understanding and ability to submit a competitive application

For questions or accommodations to participate in the workshops or application process, please contact htfapp@commerce.wa.gov.

Visit the Commerce website for more about Housing Trust Fund programs.