Blog
07/26/2021
Home in Tacoma Update
In order to address housing shortages and increase access to affordable and attainable housing, we must provide more opportunities to create housing. To serve the community, we must adapt.
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05/25/2021
Racial Disparities Workgroup
The 2021 Washington legislative session saw decisions around equity, including a commitment to create and fund a workgroup to reduce racial disparities in Washington homeownership rates.
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04/22/2021
MFTE Program Updates
SB 5287 culminates this multi-year effort to extend and expands Washington State’s multi-family tax exemption (MFTE) program.
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04/05/2021
Ordinance 28747, Tacoma
Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 28747 enacting a 1/10 of 1% sales tax (a dime for every $100 spent) to support Affordable housing and behavioral health supports, including housing.
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03/19/2021
Call to Action: Ordinance 28747
The City of Tacoma Council will hear Ordinance 28747 on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021. This would utilize their authority to impose a 1/10th of 1% sales tax to support affordable housing and mental health treatment…
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03/11/2021
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
This analysis of the American Rescue Plan was prepared by Habitat for Humanity International's Office of Government Relations and Advocacy, and highlights the significant housing assistance for homeowners and renters included in the bill.
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02/23/2021
Councilmember Hans Zeiger on Housing
In part 1 of an interview series with newly seated Pierce County Councilmembers, we hear from Hans Zeiger (District 2).
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02/18/2021
Habitat on the Hill
Habitat on the Hill is an important opportunity to serve as professional witnesses, joining with more than 700 colleagues from affiliates throughout the country. We came together to advocate for affordable housing and meet with…
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01/22/2021
SB 5287: Updating the MFTE
Two weeks into Washington's legislative session and we've got a great opportunity for friends of Habitat to advocate for change and increase the production of affordable housing units. Check out this rundown on SB 5287…
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