The Housing Trust Fund (HTF)

• If your organization is seeking funding for multifamily rental projects, click here to be taken to the Multifamily page.
• If your organization is seeking funding for single-family homeownership projects, click here to be taken to the Homeownership page.
• If you are looking for information about Combined Funders' Annual Reports, click here to go to our annual reports page.

Please note:

• The HTF provides funding for organizations only, including non-profit groups and local governments.  We cannot provide funds to individuals.  If you are a homeowner in danger of foreclosure, a good place to begin seeking assistance is the Washington Homeownership Center.  The website 4People.org provides an exhaustive list of resources for many housing-related issues.  If you are seeking assistance to purchase your first home, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission provides a variety of low-interest loans to those who qualify.

Eligible Applicants to the Housing Trust Fund

• Local governments and Housing Authorities
• Regional support networks (as defined under RCW 71.24.025)
• Nonprofit community or neighborhood-based organizations
• Federally recognized Indian tribes
• Regional or statewide nonprofit housing assistance organization

About the Housing Trust Fund

Established in 1987, The Washington State Housing Trust Fund helps communities meet the housing needs of low-income and special needs populations.

The HTF provides funds to:

• Support the construction, acquisition or rehabilitation of 4,500+ units every two years.
• Create rental and homeownership opportunities in every region of the state for people with incomes below 80 percent of the average median income.
• Support special needs housing for clients of Department of Social and Health Services and the Department of Health programs and services.

Helpful Links and Contact Information

• Housing Trust Fund Handbook
• Contact Housing Trust Fund Staff
• Housing Trust Fund News and Announcements