AWHA's Mission
The mission of the Association of Washington Housing Authorities is to bring together local housing Authorities to enhance their effectiveness in the communities they serve. We focus our collective efforts on expanding affordable housing opportunities through advocacy and education.
AWHA's Vision
The Association of Washington Housing Authorities envisions a future where the opportunity for decent, safe, and affordable housing is achievable for all Washingtonians.
AWHA's Values
The Association of Washington Housing Authorities believes in and adheres to the following values:
The mission of the Association of Washington Housing Authorities is to bring together local housing Authorities to enhance their effectiveness in the communities they serve. We focus our collective efforts on expanding affordable housing opportunities through advocacy and education.
AWHA's Vision
The Association of Washington Housing Authorities envisions a future where the opportunity for decent, safe, and affordable housing is achievable for all Washingtonians.
AWHA's Values
The Association of Washington Housing Authorities believes in and adheres to the following values:
- Development & sustainability of decent, safe, affordable housing in a variety of types.
and programs that results in places to call “home” for all households. - Service to Washington State housing authorities & through them, all Washingtonians.
- Viability/vitality of local housing authorities.
- Advocacy & public education on housing and related needs.
- Strong communities through public and private partnerships.
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Housing Authority Programs
Public Housing - Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families. Under public housing programs the Housing Authority is the owner/landlords and rents out the properties at below market, affordable rates.
Housing Choice Vouchers (Tenant Based and Project Based) -Tenant-based vouchers provide a subsidy to low-income families who are then responsible for finding a property to rent. Project-based vouchers are tied to a specific unit, not the family.
Workforce Housing - Historically Workforce Housing was for essential public servants like police officers and firefighters. The definition has expanded and is now a small amount of rental assistance for families making close to but under the Area Median Income.
Family Self Sufficiency Programs (FSS) - FSS programs help Housing Authority-assisted families increase their earnings and build assets and financial capability. FSS service include child care, transportation, education, job training, employment counseling, financial literacy, and homeownership counseling, among others. Services are generally not provided by the PHA, but rather outsourced to service providers in the community.
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) - VASH combines Housing Choice Vouchers, case management, and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to meet the specific needs of veterans.
Farmworker Housing - Agriculture is an essential part of Washington's culture and economy. It is important that Washington support the workers necessary to maintain our agricultural industry. Housing Authority Farmworker Housing does just this - provides affordable quality housing agricultural workers.
USDA Rural Housing - Through USDA's Rural Housing program, qualified Housing Authorities are able to access grants and loans to build or improve multifamily housing projects.
HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) - TBRA is a flexible program that provides assistance to individual households to help them afford the housing costs of market-rate units. TBRA programs vary greatly, but the most common help make up the difference between what a family is able to pay and the market price for their housing.
Homeownership - Housing Authorities in Washington help families reach homeownership in several ways, including home buying classes and sweat equity programs, which require work rather than money for a down payment on a house.
Family Unification Programs (FUP) - FUP's are administered in partnership with Public Child Welfare Agencies, and seek to properly house families who are at risk of losing their children due to a lack of suitable housing.
Homelessness Prevention - Several Washington Housing Authorities offer temporary housing assistance, case management services, help with utility payments, and rental assistance to help families exit homelessness or avoid becoming homeless.
Housing Choice Vouchers (Tenant Based and Project Based) -Tenant-based vouchers provide a subsidy to low-income families who are then responsible for finding a property to rent. Project-based vouchers are tied to a specific unit, not the family.
Workforce Housing - Historically Workforce Housing was for essential public servants like police officers and firefighters. The definition has expanded and is now a small amount of rental assistance for families making close to but under the Area Median Income.
Family Self Sufficiency Programs (FSS) - FSS programs help Housing Authority-assisted families increase their earnings and build assets and financial capability. FSS service include child care, transportation, education, job training, employment counseling, financial literacy, and homeownership counseling, among others. Services are generally not provided by the PHA, but rather outsourced to service providers in the community.
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) - VASH combines Housing Choice Vouchers, case management, and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to meet the specific needs of veterans.
Farmworker Housing - Agriculture is an essential part of Washington's culture and economy. It is important that Washington support the workers necessary to maintain our agricultural industry. Housing Authority Farmworker Housing does just this - provides affordable quality housing agricultural workers.
USDA Rural Housing - Through USDA's Rural Housing program, qualified Housing Authorities are able to access grants and loans to build or improve multifamily housing projects.
HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) - TBRA is a flexible program that provides assistance to individual households to help them afford the housing costs of market-rate units. TBRA programs vary greatly, but the most common help make up the difference between what a family is able to pay and the market price for their housing.
Homeownership - Housing Authorities in Washington help families reach homeownership in several ways, including home buying classes and sweat equity programs, which require work rather than money for a down payment on a house.
Family Unification Programs (FUP) - FUP's are administered in partnership with Public Child Welfare Agencies, and seek to properly house families who are at risk of losing their children due to a lack of suitable housing.
Homelessness Prevention - Several Washington Housing Authorities offer temporary housing assistance, case management services, help with utility payments, and rental assistance to help families exit homelessness or avoid becoming homeless.