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.

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…

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).

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…

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…

11/16/2020

2021 Priority Agenda

We’re looking to the 2021 State Legislative session to take action on our affordable housing priority agenda, including increased affordable housing production, and action to ensure equitable homeownership opportunities for people of color.

11/02/2020

Home in Tacoma

Home in Tacoma is the primary land use element of the City’s Affordable Housing Action Strategy (AHAS). Learn how you can become part of the conversation as the City works to achieve its 4 primary…

10/27/2020

City of Tacoma Budget

Last week The City of Tacoma released it’s preliminary budget for the 2021-2022 biennium and we are excited about our partnership with the City in advancing the cause of affordable housing in the midst of…

05/22/2020

Renter & Homeowner Support in the HEROES Act