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02/20/2020
Legislative Update, Washington State Senate
The Washington State Senate voted to pass SB 6212 on Wednesday afternoon. This legislation would update the authority for voters to approve a property tax levy to fund affordable housing development.
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02/19/2020
Legislative Update, Pierce County Council
"We applaud the hard work done by planning staff, the planning commission, and council members in delivering this update in its current form," said Jason Gauthier, Habitat for Humanity's Government Affairs Director.
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12/12/2019
2020 Legislative Agenda
The 2020 legislative session is just around the corner and Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is excited to continue our work to assist more Washington families achieve the dream and realize the benefits of affordable…
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05/07/2019
2019 Legislative Update
Less than 48 hours before the end of the 2019 Washington legislative session, the legislature passed Senate Bill 5025/1168 which will assist non-profit, self-help homeownership developers in their fight to increase affordable housing.
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09/24/2018
Calling Housing Advocates
Join us in calling for the Pierce County Council to commit at least $150,000 to the 2019 budget to support affordable housing development through the adequate funding of permit fee waivers.
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06/15/2018
Building A Better Washington
Have you ever heard of the Washington State Housing Trust Fund? Ever wonder what that is? Well, the Washington State Housing Trust Fund is a program administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce, and…
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