Affordable Multifamily Rental Projects (Tribal Funding)

Affordable Multifamily Rental Projects (Tribal Funding) is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce, Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU). This program solicits applications from Tribes and/or Tribally-Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) for multifamily rental affordable housing projects in need of capital funding in Washington.

Multifamily Rental Housing – Washington State Department of Commerce Shared Standards Initiative 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Multifamily Rental Housing Are you homeless or about to become homeless? Commerce programs do not provide direct assistance. Contact a local Coordinated Entry program for more help.

View Local Coordinated Entry Sites The Washington State Department of Commerce is committed to creating and preserving affordable housing for Washingtonians of all backgrounds. Washington, like many other states, has experienced a significant shortage of affordable and accessible housing that is most uniquely felt by those who have disabilities and belong to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.

By partnering with housing authorities, community organizations, and tribes in all regions of our state, we can respond to our housing crisis and work together to preserve and create sustainable housing opportunities for some of our most resilient community members.

Housing Trust Fund Program National Housing Trust Fund Program (NHTF) Capacity Building, Outreach and Support Program (CBOS) Housing Preservation Program Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard (ESDS) Birch Grove: In memory of a fearless advocate, in support of the most vulnerable Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) celebrated the grand opening of Birch Grove on June 16 in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood.

Named in memory of former […] Multifamily Housing Unit implementation of Commerce’s Shared Standards Initiative Dear Community Partners, As part of our agency-wide Shared Standards Initiative (SSI), Commerce is creating consistency with how all divisions contract, while still tailoring requirements […] Apply now: More than $25 million available to tribes for affordable multifamily housing development Funding applications are due September 28 The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting applications from tribal entities seeking capital financing from the Washington State Housing […] Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Accepting applications for affordable multifamily rental projects — funding available for Tribes in Washington The Department of Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) is soliciting applications from Tribes and/or Tribally-Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) for multifamily rental affordable housing projects in need of capital funding.

Learn more by reading NOFA #MHU-2026-09.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Accepting applications for affordable multifamily rental projects — federal funding available The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) is soliciting applications for new multifamily rental affordable housing projects seeking capital funding from HOME or National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) federal programs, administered by the Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU).

Learn more by reading our Federal HOME and NHTF NOFA (#MHU-2026-08).

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Accepting applications for affordable multifamily rental projects — IDD funding available The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for multifamily rental affordable housing projects seeking capital funding from Washington State’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF), administered by the Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU).

The funds made available via this NOFA are for the provision of housing for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Learn more by reading our HTF IDD Set-Aside NOFA (#MHU-2026-07). Contract Management System The Commerce Contract Management System (CMS) portal allows you to submit requests for reimbursement (A19 forms).

You can attach backup documentation, see up-to-date balances and monitor the approval of your invoice on-line. The electronic reimbursement system is not yet available for all Commerce programs. Please contact your program manager for more information.

Take the following steps to set-up your Commerce CMS account: Register for a Secure Access Washington (SAW) account Submit a CMS Access Request Form (Word) to your program manager Upon approval, you will receive an email from “CMS-noreply@www. commerce. wa.

gov” with a registration code, how-to guide and instructions for login.

Additionally, you can review the following resources for additional assistance: Contract Management System (CMS) User Manual (Word) Reportable Expenses Training Video Find an Organization’s UBI Number Multifamily Rental Housing updates and events Frequently Asked Questions – End of Loan Deferral (PDF) Loan and Grant Policy for Affordable Housing Development (PDF) TDC Guidelines and Materials (PDF) Emergency Housing Assistance Following a Disaster (PDF) Procedure for Emergency/Disaster Waiver (PDF) Emergency/Disaster Waiver (PDF) Displaced Household Certification (PDF) Affordable Housing Program RCW 43.

185A Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Handbook – updated on May 28, 2026 : The most recently revised edition of the HTF Handbook, which outline guidelines pertaining to all Housing Trust Fund affordable housing properties. 2025-27 Biennial Investment Strategy (PDF) : This report details the Multifamily Housing Unit’s plan to award $419 million that has been allocated by the state legislature, over the next two years.

Housing Trust Fund Vision and Strategic Priorities – 2025 (PDF) : Guiding principles for the purpose of anchoring community-driven values and priorities into all multifamily housing unit projects. Multifamily Housing Unit Fact Sheet – 2025 (PDF) : This publication provides a snapshot of our unit’s purpose, populations served, details of the Housing Trust Fund, and opportunities for future investment.

Transit-Oriented Development Partnership Match – 2025 (PDF) : This report details the funding guidelines, investment methodology, results, and conclusions stemming from a $50,000,000 appropriation to invest in high density housing projects in transit-rich environments, as established by the 2023-25 Capital Budget .

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice – 2020 (PDF) : The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice examines various sources related to furthering fair housing, the fair housing delivery system and housing transactions that affect people protected under fair housing law.

Analyzing Development Costs for Low-Income Housing – 2019 (PDF) : In 2017, the Legislature directed JLARC to analyze the costs of developing low-income housing. JLARC reviewed the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs. A Joint Legislative and Audit Review Committee (JLARC) Report.

Ultra-Efficient Affordable Housing Demonstration – 2018 (PDF) : This report satisfies the reporting requirements of the 2016 supplemental capital budget (2EHB 1115, Section 1033(5)) and includes: Project costs compared to costs of traditional design and construction Use of sustainable resources Energy savings and reduction of carbon footprint Washington State Affordable Housing Portfolio Study – 2015 (PDF) : The study examined the need for additional capital investments in rental properties funded by the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs.

Increasing the Cost-Effectiveness of Housing Trust Fund Investments – 2012 (PDF) : A report of recommendations by the Department of Commerce for awarding Housing Trust Fund dollars in a cost-effective manner.

Washington State Affordable Housing Inventory – 2010 (PDF) : In 2007, the Washington State Legislature instructed the Department of Commerce, then the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, to prepare an inventory of housing assistance programs. See the 2007 capital budget (ESHB-1092, Sec 1031(11)) for more detail.

The inventory includes the following: All state-funded programs Washington State Housing Finance Commission programs All programs funded by local governments Affordable Housing Cost Study – 2009 (PDF) : Department of Commerce, then the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, evaluated the development costs associated with building affordable housing funded by the Housing Trust Fund.

Comparing Costs & Characteristics of Housing Assistance Programs – 2009 (PDF) : In the 2007 operating budget, the Legislature directed JLARC to evaluate and compare the cost efficiency of rental housing voucher programs versus other approaches to providing housing assistance. A Joint Legislative and Audit Review Committee (JLARC) Report.

Farmworker Housing Program Reports: The Farmworker Housing Program, formerly a separate program, has ceased operations. During its operation, the program produced reports in 2005 and 2007. Farmworker Housing in Washington State: Progress to Date, December 2007 (PDF) Farmworker Housing in Washington State: Safe, Decent and Affordable, March 2005 (PDF) Are you homeless or about to become homeless?

Commerce programs do not provide direct assistance. Contact a local Coordinated Entry program for more help. View Local Coordinated Entry Sites Multifamily Rental Housing For questions specific to application, program details, compliance, and more, review our Contact List .