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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070923 FW_ Washington State Department of Commerce Weekly Digest Bulletin ________________________________ From: Washington State Department of Commerce Sent: Sunday, July 9, 2023 1:51:29 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Washington State Department of Commerce Weekly Digest Bulletin ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ <https://public.govdelivery.com/system/images/54025/original/Correct-Logo_RGB_250x90.png> Planners' Update Newsletter - June 2023 06/22/2023 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDAiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZ CI6IjMyMTE1OTc1NjQiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjIyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9jb250ZW50LmdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5LmNvbS9hY2NvdW50cy9XQURPQy9idWxsZXRpbnMvMzYxMzk4ZiIsImVtYWlsIjoiaGVpc2VuaG91ckBjby5qZWZm ZXJzb24ud2EudXMifQ.EDHyWILjCz3NDr8rXk29cP3J0VNYzqJfW5bk_xveW3Q> <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2020/01/3075461/logo-rgb-250x90_original.png> june 22, 2023 Planners' Update Newsletter Farewell to our Middle Housing Team <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2023/06/7802507/4813729/20230216-102403-original_crop.jpg> As June wraps up our fiscal year and the summer begins, Commerce would like to start the new biennium with a hearty thank you to our Middle Housing Team <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzd WJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjI2MzkyNzM1MDUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjIyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY29t bWVyY2Uud2EuZ292L3NlcnZpbmctY29tbXVuaXRpZXMvZ3Jvd3RoLW1hbmFnZW1lbnQvZ3Jvd3RoLW1hbmFnZW1lbnQtdG9waWNzL3BsYW5uaW5nLWZvci1taWRkbGUtaG91c2luZy8iLCJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIn0.TvF GXsi6wt5gB-wXUpM3Xc4G2GiipyQnLzToto7cK3Y> . Housing has been at the forefront of everything this year, culminating in an unbelievable amount of attention in the 2023 legislative session <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDIiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjMwNjI1ODQyOTgiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNj IyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpdW0uY29tL3dhZ292ZXJub3Ivd2EtZ29lcy1iaWctb24taG91c2luZy1pbi0yMDIzLWNjOWRmODdiZjRkNSIsImVtYWlsIjoiaGVpc2VuaG91ckBjby5qZWZmZXJzb24ud2EudXMifQ._gUreB5OK7ERoTfcRx wTVUfhM6MbO0BXWvCtvohdVz4> . The middle housing team joined us at just the right moment, helping local governments throughout our state in a season of significant change. Intended to be short term, the team consisted of several highly experienced planning professionals (pictured above left to right): * Dave Osaki has been a community development director for Fife, Monroe, and Mukilteo and involved in local planning for 35 years. * Shane Hope was a planning and community development director for two cities, as well as a former managing director of Growth Management Services at Commerce. * Joe Tovar was a planning director for four cities (including Kirkland and Shoreline) and has been an affiliate planning professor and consultant. While their work bears the moniker “Middle Housing,” the team's goals have always been the same - leveraging public infrastructure investments to support infill development that is affordable to more households. They supported the Puget Sound region directly in addressing racially disparate impacts in housing and considering middle housing as the 2024 jurisdictions started off the current periodic update cycle. The team provided solutions for subsequent updates through the middle housing toolkit <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDMiL CJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjI2MzkyNzM1MDUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjIyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY29tbWVyY2Uud2EuZ292L3NlcnZpbmctY29tbXVuaXRpZXMvZ3Jvd3RoLW1hbmFnZW1lbnQv Z3Jvd3RoLW1hbmFnZW1lbnQtdG9waWNzL3BsYW5uaW5nLWZvci1taWRkbGUtaG91c2luZy8iLCJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIn0.TvFGXsi6wt5gB-wXUpM3Xc4G2GiipyQnLzToto7cK3Y> created over the last year. With new laws on the books and the periodic update cycle well underway, Joe and Shane can move into retirement knowing they helped pave the way for communities across our state. Dave has offered to stay on longer to help the housing team continue to support local governments as they implement new housing guidance developed in the last year. Even if it was for a short time, Commerce was lucky to have these talented professionals on our team. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2019/04/2537294/line2_original.jpg> Periodic update grant funding available July 1 With the new fiscal biennium kicking off July 1, we want to remind you that formula grants <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIx MDYiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjQyNDk2MjM2MyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MjIuNzg2MTcwNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb21tZXJjZS53YS5nb3Yvc2VydmluZy1jb21tdW5pdGllcy9ncm93dGgtbWFuYWdlbWV udC9ncm93dGgtbWFuYWdlbWVudC1ncmFudHMvIiwiZW1haWwiOiJoZWlzZW5ob3VyQGNvLmplZmZlcnNvbi53YS51cyJ9.4Wur0BD-DyWeg5P1KtIRwSvXDx6B7pOcXEI4PSjPNXk> for 2025 updates will be available soon. With so many new areas of focus <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjMwNjI1ODQyNzgiLCJ idWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjIyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9jb250ZW50LmdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5LmNvbS9hY2NvdW50cy9XQURPQy9idWxsZXRpbnMvMzVkNTg2MCIsImVtYWlsIjoiaGVpc2VuaG91ckBjby5qZWZmZXJzb24ud2EudXMifQ.J5F RLcnB0ahV7Q0U2huWIFP7Ay_xGCe-5kcGHbmsklg> required in comprehensive plans, we know this funding is timely. For jurisdictions with a 2025 due date, start keeping track of periodic update costs after July 1 so your agency can be reimbursed for items expensed under your comprehensive plan updates. Visit our grants page <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMT gwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDYiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjQyNDk2MjM2MyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MjIuNzg2MTcwNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb21tZXJjZS53YS5nb3Yvc2Vyd mluZy1jb21tdW5pdGllcy9ncm93dGgtbWFuYWdlbWVudC9ncm93dGgtbWFuYWdlbWVudC1ncmFudHMvIiwiZW1haWwiOiJoZWlzZW5ob3VyQGNvLmplZmZlcnNvbi53YS51cyJ9.4Wur0BD-DyWeg5P1KtIRwSvXDx6B7pOcXEI4PSjPNXk> to learn more. Although we are still unpacking the 2023 legislative session and budget, we do expect new funding cycles and grant opportunities for local governments to pursue as a part of their periodic updates. Some of the calculations for these funding amounts are still being considered, but Commerce intends to send out a special edition funding newsletter once we learn more. ________________________________ Governor's Smart Communities Awards yield several fine examples of planning The nomination window for the 2023 Governor’s Smart Community Awards <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZG lnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjUxOTg0MTMyMSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MjIuNzg2MTcwNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb21tZXJjZS53YS5nb3Yvc2VydmluZy1jb21tdW5pdGllcy9ncm93dGgtbWFuYWdlbWVudC9zbWFydC1jb21tdW5pd Gllcy8iLCJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIn0.VHPHZIfuDhSU2Y1Pq-wbGBsP-Jp1bVYpmoOzvclliKE> (GSCA) is now closed. Thanks to everyone for this year's crop of amazing submissions. Our judges will work furiously over the coming weeks to review the applications and select winners for the GSCA categories. You should expect to hear more about winners later this summer. These awards highlight the actions of local governments and their partners across our state, providing consistent examples of excellence in planning and forward-thinking leadership. Whether you’ve submitted an application or not, we encourage you to check back and learn more. This program provides Commerce with a constant source of inspiration. You are all amazing! ________________________________ APA graphic novel offers resources for young planners Planning ahead often means teaching young people about the importance of community planning. With so much at stake, many young people don’t know a lot about the communities they live in. American Planning Association of Washington (APA) has developed a youth-oriented, award-winning, graphic novel: “Washington By and By.” We have a limited supply available at no charge. If you would like paperback copies for your youth commission, schools or other interested groups, please contact Valerie Smith <mailto:valerie.smith@c ommerce.wa.gov> soon with your request. View or download the online version of Washington By and By <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDgiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0Iiw ibGlua19pZCI6IjMyMTE1OTc1OTIiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjIyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud2FzaGluZ3Rvbi1hcGEub3JnL3dhc2hpbmd0b24tYnktYW5kLWJ5IiwiZW1haWwiOiJoZWlzZW5ob3VyQGNvLmplZmZlcnNvbi 53YS51cyJ9.qJC6goe-UJRcmcwLp2cHQ-CL4sTHoAV9ouNY-Jl40Vc> . APA isn’t the only one with a focus on youth in planning. Here are a few more youth resources you might be interested in: * “Crossing the Road: A Chicken Themed Journey Through Lynnwood History” <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicD I6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjMyMTE1OTc1ODYiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjIyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9nY2MwMi5zYWZlbGlua3MucHJvdGVjdGlvbi5vdXRsb29rLmNvbS8_dXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3Lmx5bm53b 29kd2EuZ292JTJGZmlsZXMlMkZzaGFyZWRhc3NldHMlMkZwdWJsaWMlMkZwYXJrcy1yZWNyZWF0aW9uLWFuZC1jdWx0dXJhbC1hcnRzJTJGYXJ0cy1jdWx0dXJlLWFuZC1oZXJpdGFnZSUyRmx5bm53b29kLWhpc3RvcnktY29taWMtYm9vay5wZGYmZGF0YT0wNCU3 QzAxJTdDbWFyeS5yZWluYm9sZCU0MGNvbW1lcmNlLndhLmdvdiU3QzlhNDg0OWE1NjJkZTRmYzlmZmFkMDhkYTFlNzAzYWU3JTdDMTFkMGUyMTcyNjRlNDAwYThiYTA1N2RjYzEyN2Q3MmQlN0MwJTdDMCU3QzYzNzg1NTc2NTAxMzQzMjE0NCU3Q1Vua25vd24lN0N UV0ZwYkdac2IzZDhleUpXSWpvaU1DNHdMakF3TURBaUxDSlFJam9pVjJsdU16SWlMQ0pCVGlJNklrMWhhV3dpTENKWFZDSTZNbjAlM0QlN0MzMDAwJnNkYXRhPVJzdHhqb0JNcFprUHhEUmQ0UE16djlnakhhaHRVR0FRS2VRSHElMkJvV0VwcyUzRCZyZXNlcnZlZD 0wIiwiZW1haWwiOiJoZWlzZW5ob3VyQGNvLmplZmZlcnNvbi53YS51cyJ9.X_B6e3PhW5_scALo-pt3XEgPFuQpdCbV3l7QnQTRqg8> * “Color Chehalis!" <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMTAiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjMyMTE1OTc1ODgiLCJidWxsZXR pbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjIyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9leHBlcmllbmNlY2hlaGFsaXMuY29tL2J1c2luZXNzL2NoZWhhbGlzLWNvbG9yaW5nLWJvb2svIiwiZW1haWwiOiJoZWlzZW5ob3VyQGNvLmplZmZlcnNvbi53YS51cyJ9.kI2mbYFevoGVg 5bGuBZ6QDEgVB8hj2SfuDrMbl9G-wM> activity book and walking tour for kids. * “Color Me Planning” <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMTEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjMyMTE1OTc2MTQiLCJidWxsZ XRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjIyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9zdGF0aWMuc3Bva2FuZWNpdHkub3JnL2Rvd25sb2FkL3BsYW5uaW5nL2NvbG9yLW1lLXBsYW5uaW5nLnBkZj9mYmNsaWQ9SXdBUjNvUVhUVE1sWWpkRk0xZDRuS1VUcklyLVV3cWEyU3FI OUkwVGlPbWRHNmJVXzU1NFJpSUQ4MUZaOCIsImVtYWlsIjoiaGVpc2VuaG91ckBjby5qZWZmZXJzb24ud2EudXMifQ.gZHsl3F7LOysEbaFhHN8s62drU5xR8iObp6KE2OLkwU> coloring book by KayCee Downey, AICP. * Coming soon: “Coloring the History of Gig Harbor” <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMTIiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19 pZCI6IjMyMTE1OTc2MTUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjIyLjc4NjE3MDcxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2hkd2Eub3JnL2NvbG9yaW5nLWJvb2stcHJvamVjdCIsImVtYWlsIjoiaGVpc2VuaG91ckBjby5qZWZmZXJzb24ud2EudXMifQ.YNkDMUg 6yDByM8O1Fkl3J_j_iZIYNs2jmH-eq7rYXsU> These resources are available now or soon, and would make great summer reading for young people in your community. ________________________________ News from outside Commerce Shoreline Permitting Manual chapter added <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2023/05/7618525/4815778/department-of-ecology-logo_crop.png> The Department of Ecology's newest chapter of the Shoreline Permitting Manual, Shoreline No Net Loss and Mitigation: Guidance for Local Governments, was published at the end of May. 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This guidance covers the framework of no net loss (NNL) of shoreline ecological functions at the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) and site-specific level, but does not contain a quantitative method for achieving NNL. In the new chapter, you will find support for how to review individual shoreline proposals for the careful and complete implementation of SMP No Net Loss requirements. Developed for local government practitioners who review shoreline proposals, the chapter provides the following: * Mitigation sequencing as the mechanism for achieving NNL * How applicants should document mitigation sequencing * Mitigation sequencing tools and resources * Several example project scenarios * Mitigation plan basics Training offered - get on the waiting list. 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Contact Carolyn.chase@ecy.wa.gov <mailto:Carolyn.chase@ecy.wa.gov> for more information. ________________________________ New electronic land use and environmental appeals filing system now available <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2023/06/7802685/4813731/enviro-and-land-use-hearings-office-logo_crop.png> The Washington State Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office (ELUHO) launched an online case management system June 16 that will require users to create an account. The new system allows you to electronically file appeals, petitions, and other case documents with ELUHO’s Growth Management, Pollution Control, and Shorelines Hearings Boards. Users will be able to view cases, both historical and active, in an online, searchable database, and download case documents. 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The glossary provides easy-to-understand explanations of every data layer on the Washington State Department of Natural Resources GIS Portal webpage. As many of you delve into the Periodic Update process, don’t forget the science and information available to you as you plan. ________________________________ Upcoming Events Webinar: 2025 workshop series continues with focus on housing Commerce is partnering with the Thurston Regional Planning Council and the Municipal Research and Services Center to bring you workshops on various planning topics to support jurisdictions due in 2025. The first housing workshop will include: * Changes to the housing element * Allocation and land capacity of housing needs * Racially disparate impacts requirements * Tools and resources Each workshop in the series will feature a different periodic update topic. 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The Washington Legislature made available $400,000 of the general fund for grants to a community-based organization to expand services to unhoused and low-income residents of Ferndale and north Whatcom County and to provide a safe parking program. The amount provided of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2024—is to provide solely for a grant to a community-based organization located in Whatcom County and to serve low-income residents of Ferndale and north Whatcom County. Commerce prefers to award one contract to provide the services described in this RFP but will consider two if there are separate entities in Ferndale and North Whatcom that can each deliver the service. ________________________________ There was a single question submitted during the Question and Answer period. Question: I am interested in bidding on this project. Where can I go to start this process? or what information do you need from me? Answer: Please read full RFP. 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View it online <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDAiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZ CI6IjMyNTMwODE4MjAiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI4Ljc4OTE0MTIxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9jb250ZW50LmdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5LmNvbS9hY2NvdW50cy9XQURPQy9idWxsZXRpbnMvMzYyNDNhNyIsImVtYWlsIjoiaGVpc2VuaG91ckBjby5qZWZm ZXJzb24ud2EudXMifQ.JaGm22tNacETuEmoBCSydHfx_X3E74opYWoS1GQCJec> <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2020/01/3075461/logo-rgb-250x90_original.png> june 28, 2023 Housing Trust Fund Announcements: * Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs): $302.9 million in capital funds available for developing multifamily rentals, permanent supportive housing and shelters * Released today: 2023-25 Biennial Investment Strategy * Technical Assistance: HTF Application workshops in July and August ________________________________ $302.9 million available in two new funding opportunities to develop affordable housing projects across Washington Commerce will consider applications for multifamily rental housing projects seeking capital financing from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund (HTF), HOME, and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) programs from two separate Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA). Applications are due to Commerce by noon on Sept. 18, 2023. Please download and carefully review the NOFAs for specific information regarding funding requirements and priorities, the application process and dates of significance. 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HTF Multifamily Rental NOFA #MHU-2023-02 <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDQiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjM yNTMwODE4MDgiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI4Ljc4OTE0MTIxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kZXB0b2Zjb21tZXJjZS5hcHAuYm94LmNvbS9zL3dmMnZ5N2g5cTUxbnRxcHN3NXZ6OG5kZnplMzVqMngxIiwiZW1haWwiOiJoZWlzZW5ob3VyQGNvLmplZm ZlcnNvbi53YS51cyJ9.DYKuI2rEwDcdKfx0ytAfsPgeOFlycvn5eG3elrauXao> Over $268 million is available to applicants seeking capital from the state Housing Trust Fund for multifamily rental affordable housing projects. Investments include $158.7 million from the traditional HTF program, $24.2 million set aside for projects serving persons with disabilities and $107.4 million from Apple Health and Homes funding. 2. Federal HOME and NHTF NOFA #MHU-2023-03 <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjMy NTMwODE4MTAiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI4Ljc4OTE0MTIxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kZXB0b2Zjb21tZXJjZS5hcHAuYm94LmNvbS9zL2ljcWd6ZXNkbjUzNG16MzdmMGR4ZjdtajNhNmpkZHJlIiwiZW1haWwiOiJoZWlzZW5ob3VyQGNvLmplZmZ lcnNvbi53YS51cyJ9.5GNmIOyLuW8N-2jFJ3cqyNCUfxcQKNBrgl5JNkW6C7k> $12.4 million is available for multifamily rental affordable housing projects seeking capital from the federal HOME and NHTF programs to further the goals articulated in the state's 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDYiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjMyNTMwODE4MzEiLC JidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI4Ljc4OTE0MTIxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kZXB0b2Zjb21tZXJjZS5ib3guY29tL3MvY2Q3dm03aG1tZmZ0d3p5NXFycm1qZ2J3dnZjbjdpMmMiLCJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIn0._ Urvw6cO8qNBQWmgupwsKLEsptOCZgJ6XEoIqP1ZKBc> and 2022 Action Plan <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTgwNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZ XN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjIxMzQ1NTAwMTMiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI4Ljc4OTE0MTIxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kZXB0b2Zjb21tZXJjZS5hcHAuYm94LmNvbS9zL2ViYnFsYXRjb21sc2p6Zjd3NGw5cjF1cmZnZnlubHVwIiwiZW1haWwiOiJo ZWlzZW5ob3VyQGNvLmplZmZlcnNvbi53YS51cyJ9.dRH92CQW7r2TzZE0USQUUPAFSdW8C0okaeTzjYaLjjw> (Box PDF). Commerce expects to make award announcements in December 2023. Resources * Training videos are available to help complete an application for these funds. Please visit the HTF Resources & Trainings webpage <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMTg wNjY4Njg1MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMTUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjE0NDY5MzYyNDciLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI4Ljc4OTE0MTIxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY29tbWVyY2Uud2EuZ292L2J1aW xkaW5nLWluZnJhc3RydWN0dXJlL2hvdXNpbmcvaG91c2luZy10cnVzdC1mdW5kL3Jlc291cmNlcy10cmFpbmluZ3MvIiwiZW1haWwiOiJoZWlzZW5ob3VyQGNvLmplZmZlcnNvbi53YS51cyJ9.dTA4FrFz7Wp7m-XkA9obC-nZM2jZgpq7yN_809nDPcg> to access the videos. * Questions? If you have questions regarding this announcement or the NOFAs, please submit them to htfapp@commerce.wa.gov. <mailto:htfapp@commerce.wa.gov> We ask that you do this before the technical assistance period ends on Sep. 5, 2023. Please indicate the funding availability your question relates to in your email subject line. ________________________________ Updated: 2023-25 Biennial Investment Strategy for affordable housing The 2023 Washington Legislature approved a historic capital budget for affordable housing. The 2023-25 Biennial Investment Strategy explains how Commerce plans to administer these funds (not including homeownership program investments.) We incorporated public comments on the draft in the updated strategy released today. 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