Working to Support Housing Authorities and their Residents
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Washington’s 35 Housing Authorities build homes and run a variety of housing programs that support Washington’s working families, children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. We are important business partners throughout the state, contributing millions of dollars each year to our neighborhoods through rental subsidies.
We are 35 unique organizations working in unique communities across Washington, but we are united in our advocacy for more affordable housing. AWHA is proud to support the new Source of Income Discrimination bill passed in April 2018. |
What is a Housing Authority? |
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Although housing authorities have a strong relationship with local, state, and federal governments, they are actually independent agencies. Charted under state law, a housing authority is an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. This organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.
Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. In addition, housing authorities receive a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Housing authorities do not receive any funds from state or local governments. |
The Family Self Sufficiency Program uses a combination of financial incentives and case management to help Washington families permanently exit poverty.
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