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Our newsroom has the latest news covering the Affordable Housing Consortium's updates, events, partnerships, and general affordable housing information.

May 42 min read

Beyond Campus Walls: Affordable Housing and Higher Education

Supporting Student Success Through Affordable Housing Solutions During Affordable Housing Week in Pierce County, it's essential to...

May 43 min read

Opening Doors: Empowering Black Homeownership Across the Continuum

Building Equity and Empowerment Through Black Homeownership As we observe Pierce County Affordable Housing Week, it's imperative to focus...

May 43 min read

Safe and Stable: Supporting Children and Families through Affordable Housing

Ensuring Stable Homes for Stronger Families In celebration of Pierce County Affordable Housing Week, we spotlight the critical link...

May 43 min read

The Intersection of Race, Social Justice, and Housing in Pierce County

Advancing Equity and Justice Through Affordable Housing Initiatives Affordable housing is more than just a basic necessity—it’s crucial...

May 43 min read

The Intersection of Housing and Public Health in Pierce County, WA

Exploring the Link Between Housing Stability and Public Health in Pierce County As we celebrate Affordable Housing Week in Pierce County,...

May 43 min read

Moving Forward: Linking Transportation Equity to Affordable Housing

Transportation Equity and Affordable Housing As we observe Pierce County Affordable Housing Week, it's crucial to explore how affordable...

Apr 244 min read

Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium Kicks Off 2nd Annual Pierce County Affordable Housing Week

Over 20 businesses and organizations come together across 15 events to promote cross-sector partnerships to address affordable housing...

Sep 19, 20232 min read

Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium Opens Nominations for 2024 Board of Directors

Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium Opens Nominations for 2024 Board of Directors TACOMA, WA — September 19, 2023 — The...

May 9, 20233 min read

Affordable Housing Consortium and Pierce County Council Proclaims May 7 - 13 Affordable Housing Week

The week will shine a light on the urgent need for additional affordable housing in the region and promote recent successes throughout the c

Mar 22, 20232 min read

Pierce County Passes Sales Tax for Affordable Housing

Last night the Pierce County Council voted in favor of Ordinance 2022-81s, a one-tenth of one percent sales tax to support affordable...

Mar 8, 20232 min read

Tacoma Housing Authority Opening Low-Income Housing Waitlist April 3rd

This is the first time THA has opened its waitlist to all household sizes since 2015. TACOMA, WA – February 23, 2023 – The Tacoma Housing...

Mar 7, 20235 min read

Advocacy Updates for March 2023

Affordable Housing Consortium's Advocacy Updates for March 2023.

Mar 1, 20235 min read

Advocacy Updates for February 2023

Affordable Housing Consortium's Advocacy Updates for February 2023.

Dec 20, 20221 min read

Affordable Housing Public Forum

We’re so excited to share the good news with you! We will be hosting an exclusive public forum: "Overcoming Barriers to Developing...

Dec 12, 20222 min read

Developers Support Pierce County Affordable Housing Sales Tax

The Affordable Housing Consortium along with its members and partner developers has penned the following letter to Pierce County Council...

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Pierce County to Vote on Affordable Housing Sales Tax

On December 13th at 3 PM, Pierce County Council will hold a vote on whether to approve a 1/10th of 1% sales tax to support the...

Jul 27, 20224 min read

Advocacy Updates for July 2022

CITY City of Puyallup - Code Amendments for HB 1220 City of Tacoma - Sales Tax Deferral or Exemption for Affordable Housing (SB 5755)...

Feb 28, 20222 min read

Advocacy Updates for February 2022

STATE LEGISLATION Legislative Update as of 2/28/2022 SENATE CAPITAL BUDGET (PSSB 5651) $290 million is provided for the rapid conversion...

Apr 6, 20211 min read

Support Home in Tacoma Project!

Did you know that 75% of residential Tacoma is zoned only for single-family housing? AHC fully supports the Transform Housing Choices...

Mar 24, 20212 min read

2021 State Budget Advocacy

State budgets are being released this week. We need your voice to advocate for affordable housing, support services, preservation...

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