$15 million awarded for affordable and supportive housing- King County

Feb. 7, 2007

$15 million awarded for affordable and supportive housing

Responding to the urgent need for affordable housing and stronger supports for fragile individuals and families, King County Executive Ron Sims announced $15.2 million in grants and loans to fund 29 housing and supportive service projects across King County. These projects will help low-income and homeless households throughout the county gain an affordable roof over their heads and the support services they need to sustain their housing. The housing will be affordable to a range of households with incomes below 80 percent of the area's median income (AMI), with the majority of the awards supporting households below 50 percent of median income.

"Every resident of King County deserves a safe place to call home. With these housing awards, we are making ‘home' a reality for hundreds of low-income and disabled people in our communities," said Executive Sims, co-chair of the Committee to End Homelessness in King County (CEHKC). "We know we have a long way to go, but each step we take to create more units of housing brings us closer to our goal of ending homelessness in King County."

A three-person household at 50 percent of median income earns $35,050 annually; a single-person household at 50 percent of median earns $27,250. Housing for households below 50 percent of AMI is the greatest need in the region as stated in King County's Affordable Housing Benchmarks Report, released on January 31. These housing and services awards are one of King County's many efforts in partnership with other public and private funders and local jurisdictions to improve the amount of affordable housing available to our residents.

While the awards primarily address the most acute needs for housing in the region, they also address other pressing needs for affordable housing. "I am very pleased with the affordable housing projects that we recommended for funding this year" said Ava Frisinger, Mayor of Issaquah and chair of the King County Consortium's Joint Recommendations Committee. "The projects awarded funding this year will provide a broad range of opportunities for households with incomes below 80 percent of the area median income in King County, from households with very intensive needs to households ready for their first opportunity to purchase a home."

King County administers federal HOME and CDBG affordable housing funds on behalf of a consortium of most of the cities outside Seattle. Those funding awards are recommended to Executive Sims by an interjurisdictional Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC). Local support for the housing includes the King County Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF), which relies on county current expense funds and the Regional Affordable Housing Program (RAHP), a dedicated local source derived from a surcharge on document recording fees. The RAHP funds awards are also recommended to the Executive by the JRC with a seat included for the City of Seattle.

The Homeless Housing and Services Fund (also known as 2163 funds), is another dedicated local source derived from a surcharge on document recording fees. The priorities for the 2163 funds are developed as a coordinated effort between King County and the CEHKC and are intended to fill unmet needs for the most vulnerable residents. For this funding round, the Seattle Housing Authority and the King County Housing Authority both made Section 8 rental subsidies available to youth and young adult program applicants for 2163 funds.

A special focus of this round of 2163 funding was on projects to help homeless youth. Projects selected will support three new initiatives for vulnerable homeless young adults, ages 18-24, with housing subsidies and critical housing stabilization services, such as life skills training, links to mental health and substance abuse services, and employment and job training. The funds will also support other innovative new projects such as new housing stabilization services for victims of domestic violence and their children who are moving into permanent housing, and low-barrier case management services that follow formerly homeless households into permanent housing of their choice and meet their individual needs.

"The participation and commitment of our many regional partners helps us to maximize our resources and achieve the greatest return on our investments, allowing us to create not just new housing but also hope and healthier futures for individuals and families across King County," said Bill Block, project director for the CEHKC.

The combined affordable housing and supportive housing service awards have already leveraged approximately $14 million in other public and private funds, and are expected to leverage at least another $10 to $15 million in public and private funds for the projects.

A complete list of housing awards follows:

Homeless Housing & Services Fund (2163) Fall 2006 Funding Round ($2.9 M)

King County awarded $2.9 million in 2163 funding to the nine projects listed below; with the combined award of housing subsidy vouchers through the housing authorities, the total award is over $3.2 million for homeless households countywide. All funding will be used to carry out the goals of the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in King County, providing rental subsidies, housing stabilization services and other critical supports that will help end the cycle of homelessness for more than 300 homeless persons annually.

Church Council of Greater Seattle – Create extended on-site case management services and links to permanent housing for vulnerable homeless young adults ages 18-24 in Seattle. Award: $203,750 in 2163 funding for non time-limited case management services and $100,350 in Section 8 rental subsidies from Seattle Housing Authority.
City of Seattle – Provide operating support to the Safe Harbors Homeless Management Information System hosted by the City of Seattle Human Services Department. Award: $300,000 in 2163 funding for program operations for one year.
Congregations for the Homeless – Create 18 units of permanent housing (eight units subsidized by state 2060 rent buy-down funding and 10 units subsidized by 2163) with on-site case management services in East King County for homeless adults leaving emergency shelter. Award: $409,000 in 2163 funding for rental subsidies and non time-limited case management services.
Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) – Create extended on-site case management and links to permanent housing for homeless survivors of domestic violence and their families in South King County. Award: $300,000 in 2163 funding for non time-limited housing stabilization and case management services.
Friends of Youth – Create six units of permanent housing subsidized by state 2060 rent buy-down funding with intensive on-site case management services for homeless young adults ages 18-24 in East King County. Award: $177,652 in 2163 funding for non time-limited case management services.
Solid Ground – Create extended on-site case management services and mental health support to formerly homeless families with children throughout King County who are at high risk of becoming homeless again. Award: $477,690 in 2163 funding for case management and mental health services provided by Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation.
Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation – Create 14 units of permanent housing with intensive on-site support services for families with long histories of homelessness and multiple healthcare needs in South King County. Award: $640,500 in 2163 funding for rental subsidies. The project was jointly awarded funding from United Way of King County for case management services.
YMCA of Greater Seattle – Create 15 new units of permanent housing with on-site case management services located throughout King County and support services at a community based resource center in South Seattle for up to 200 homeless young adults ages 18-24 annually. Award: $400,000 in 2163 funding for rental subsidies and case management services and $66,900 in Section 8 rental subsidies from Seattle Housing Authority and $96,120 in Section 8 rental subsidies from King County Housing Authority.
YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County – Create extended on-site case management services and links to permanent housing for homeless families with multiple barriers to housing stability that are moving from temporary housing to permanent housing throughout King County. Award: $352,735 in 2163 funding for case management services.

For more information on the King County Homeless Housing and Services Fund (2163) call Katy Miller, at 206-205-0648. For more information on the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness, call Bill Block, Project Director, at 206-205-5506.

King County Housing Finance Program Awards Fall 2006 Funding Round ($12.3 M)

The King County Housing Finance Program awarded $12.3 million in low-income housing grants and loans to 20 local housing projects in its latest funding round. The funds will be used to create, preserve or rehabilitate 502 affordable housing units in King County, 429 of which will be new units. Of the new units, 256 are for people who are chronically homeless or at serious risk of homelessness. Rental units for very low-income households, workforce housing, and home ownership opportunities for first-time buyers will also be created.

Downtown Emergency Service Center: Construction of 60 SRO units with supportive services for chronically homeless individuals. Award: $1,071,308 in HOF funds. Contact: Bill Hobson, Downtown Emergency Service Center, 206-515-1525
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle: Addition to a 2006 Jumpstart funding award. Construction of 36 units of permanent housing for individuals and families in Seattle. Ten units will be reserved for households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Award: $250,000 in HOF funds. Contact: James Kelly, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, 206-323-0721
Parkview Services: Project will provide down payment assistance to six households with a disability for the purchase of a home. Eligible households must be first-time homebuyers with incomes at or below 80 percent of median income. Award: $235,000 in HOF-DD funds. Contact: Jane Bloom, Parkview Services, 206-306-0790.
Jubilee Women's Center: Project will provide 27 units of SRO transitional housing and supportive services to homeless women in Seattle. Award: $123,649 in HOF funds. Contact: Susan Fox, Jubilee Women's Center, 206-325-2163.
Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI): Acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing motel in Tukwila that will provide 82 units of permanent affordable housing for homeless households. Award: $750,000 in HOF Jumpstart funds. Contact: Sharon Lee, Low Income Housing Institute, 206-443-9935.
Downtown Action to Save Housing (DASH): Rehabilitation of an existing apartment complex to provide 83 units of affordable housing for low-income families, including victims of domestic violence. Award: $1,600,000 in RAHP and HOME funds. Contact: Mark Thometz, Downtown Action to Save Housing, 425-646-9053.
Foundation for the Challenged: Acquisition and rehabilitation of two homes to provide housing and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Award: $620,000 in HOF-DD, RAHP, and CDBG funds. Contact: Fran Wesseling, Scioto LLC, 614-923-6020.
Highline-West Seattle Mental Health: Construction of a 15-unit apartment complex in Burien to provide permanent affordable housing with supportive services for households with chronic mental illness. Award: $680,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: David Johnson, Highline West Seattle Mental Health, 206-933-7225
St. Thomas Housing Group: Acquisition and rehabilitation of a single-family home to provide shared rental housing for five homeless men who require a moderate level of supportive services. Award: $324,375 in RAHP funds. Contact: Bill Wassberg, St. Thomas Housing Group, 425-765-9474.
Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County: Rehabilitation of a donated home by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and King County. The land will be transferred to Homestead Community Land Trust to keep the home affordable in perpetuity, and Habitat will sell the home to a very low-income first-time buyer. Award: $30,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: Dorothy Bullitt, Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County, 206-292-5240.
Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County: Acquisition and construction of a four-bedroom home in Tukwila to be sold to a first-time buyer whose income is at or below 50 percent of median income. Award: $30,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: Dorothy Bullitt, Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County, 206-292-5240.
St. Andrew's Housing Group (SAHG): Acquisition and rehabilitation of a 37-unit apartment complex of housing for low-income households. Twenty-two units will be permanent rental units and eight units will be transition in place for homeless families. Award: $975,000 in HOME funds. Contact: Melora Hiller, St. Andrew's Housing Group, 425-746-1699.
Shelter America Group: Acquisition and rehabilitation of a 41-unit apartment complex to preserve permanent affordability for low-income households in Enumclaw. Award: $750,000 in HOME funds. Contact: Sherman Keller, Shelter America Group, 206-322-5010.
Homestead Community Land Trust: Establishment of a community land trust for six single family homes and down payment assistance for six households with incomes at or below 80 percent of median income to purchase the homes. Award: $282,000 in HOME and ADDI funds. Contact: Sheldon Cooper, Homestead Community Land Trust, 206-323-1227
International District Housing Alliance: Provide down payment assistance for seven households who are first-time homebuyers with incomes at or below 80 percent of median income to purchase homes. Award: $135,000 in HOME and ADDI funds. Contact: Sue J'n, International District Housing Alliance, 206-623-5132.
Habitat for Humanity of East King County: Phase two construction of a 50-unit planned development project in Snoqualmie Ridge. The King County Consortium will assist in the financing of eleven units that will provide permanent affordable homeownership to individuals and families whose incomes are at or below 50 percent of median income. Award: $649,886 in HOME funds. Contact: Tom Granger, Habitat for Humanity of East King County, 425-869-6007.
Community Homes: Additional funding award to this 2005 project. Acquisition and rehabilitation of two single-family homes as permanent housing in Redmond, to provide housing and services for 10 adults with developmental disabilities. Award: $150,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: Michelle Fogus, Community Homes, 425-773-5377.
HopeLink: Additional funding award to this 2005 project. Construction of 8 units (6 transitional units and 2 permanent rental units) of housing in Duvall for low-income households. Award: $95,000 in HOF funds. Contact: Marilyn Mason-Plunkett, Hopelink, 425-869-6018.
Samaki Commons: Construction of a 40-unit apartment complex that will provide permanent rental housing for low-income households. Eight units will be set aside for households with a disability and an additional eight units will be set aside for homeless households. Award: $1,400,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: Elaine Ko, Interim Community Development Association, 206-624-1802, Ext. 21.
Holden Street Family Housing: Construction of a 26-unit apartment complex for low-income families. Twenty-four units will be transition-in-place units for formerly homeless families and two units will be set aside for disabled households. Award: $670,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: John Hickman, Archdiocesan Housing Authority, 206-328-5660.

For more information on this round of housing awards from King County, contact John deChadenedes, King County Housing Finance Program, at 206-296-8669.

King County Executive, Ron Sims County news Executive initiatives Excellence in Government Executive offices Biography Contact information King County Executive Office Ron Sims, King County Executive 701 Fifth Ave. Suite 3210 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-296-4040 Fax: 206-296-0194 TTY Relay: 711	KING COUNTY HOME \| NEWS \| SERVICES \| DIRECTORY \| CONTACT King County Executive, Ron Sims King County Executive You're in: King County Executive, Ron Sims print Feb. 7, 2007 $15 million awarded for affordable and supportive housing Responding to the urgent need for affordable housing and stronger supports for fragile individuals and families, King County Executive Ron Sims announced $15.2 million in grants and loans to fund 29 housing and supportive service projects across King County. These projects will help low-income and homeless households throughout the county gain an affordable roof over their heads and the support services they need to sustain their housing. The housing will be affordable to a range of households with incomes below 80 percent of the area's median income (AMI), with the majority of the awards supporting households below 50 percent of median income. "Every resident of King County deserves a safe place to call home. With these housing awards, we are making ‘home' a reality for hundreds of low-income and disabled people in our communities," said Executive Sims, co-chair of the Committee to End Homelessness in King County (CEHKC). "We know we have a long way to go, but each step we take to create more units of housing brings us closer to our goal of ending homelessness in King County." A three-person household at 50 percent of median income earns $35,050 annually; a single-person household at 50 percent of median earns $27,250. Housing for households below 50 percent of AMI is the greatest need in the region as stated in King County's Affordable Housing Benchmarks Report, released on January 31. These housing and services awards are one of King County's many efforts in partnership with other public and private funders and local jurisdictions to improve the amount of affordable housing available to our residents. While the awards primarily address the most acute needs for housing in the region, they also address other pressing needs for affordable housing. "I am very pleased with the affordable housing projects that we recommended for funding this year" said Ava Frisinger, Mayor of Issaquah and chair of the King County Consortium's Joint Recommendations Committee. "The projects awarded funding this year will provide a broad range of opportunities for households with incomes below 80 percent of the area median income in King County, from households with very intensive needs to households ready for their first opportunity to purchase a home." King County administers federal HOME and CDBG affordable housing funds on behalf of a consortium of most of the cities outside Seattle. Those funding awards are recommended to Executive Sims by an interjurisdictional Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC). Local support for the housing includes the King County Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF), which relies on county current expense funds and the Regional Affordable Housing Program (RAHP), a dedicated local source derived from a surcharge on document recording fees. The RAHP funds awards are also recommended to the Executive by the JRC with a seat included for the City of Seattle. The Homeless Housing and Services Fund (also known as 2163 funds), is another dedicated local source derived from a surcharge on document recording fees. The priorities for the 2163 funds are developed as a coordinated effort between King County and the CEHKC and are intended to fill unmet needs for the most vulnerable residents. For this funding round, the Seattle Housing Authority and the King County Housing Authority both made Section 8 rental subsidies available to youth and young adult program applicants for 2163 funds. A special focus of this round of 2163 funding was on projects to help homeless youth. Projects selected will support three new initiatives for vulnerable homeless young adults, ages 18-24, with housing subsidies and critical housing stabilization services, such as life skills training, links to mental health and substance abuse services, and employment and job training. The funds will also support other innovative new projects such as new housing stabilization services for victims of domestic violence and their children who are moving into permanent housing, and low-barrier case management services that follow formerly homeless households into permanent housing of their choice and meet their individual needs. "The participation and commitment of our many regional partners helps us to maximize our resources and achieve the greatest return on our investments, allowing us to create not just new housing but also hope and healthier futures for individuals and families across King County," said Bill Block, project director for the CEHKC. The combined affordable housing and supportive housing service awards have already leveraged approximately $14 million in other public and private funds, and are expected to leverage at least another $10 to $15 million in public and private funds for the projects. A complete list of housing awards follows: Homeless Housing & Services Fund (2163) Fall 2006 Funding Round ($2.9 M) King County awarded $2.9 million in 2163 funding to the nine projects listed below; with the combined award of housing subsidy vouchers through the housing authorities, the total award is over $3.2 million for homeless households countywide. All funding will be used to carry out the goals of the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in King County, providing rental subsidies, housing stabilization services and other critical supports that will help end the cycle of homelessness for more than 300 homeless persons annually. Church Council of Greater Seattle – Create extended on-site case management services and links to permanent housing for vulnerable homeless young adults ages 18-24 in Seattle. Award: $203,750 in 2163 funding for non time-limited case management services and $100,350 in Section 8 rental subsidies from Seattle Housing Authority. City of Seattle – Provide operating support to the Safe Harbors Homeless Management Information System hosted by the City of Seattle Human Services Department. Award: $300,000 in 2163 funding for program operations for one year. Congregations for the Homeless – Create 18 units of permanent housing (eight units subsidized by state 2060 rent buy-down funding and 10 units subsidized by 2163) with on-site case management services in East King County for homeless adults leaving emergency shelter. Award: $409,000 in 2163 funding for rental subsidies and non time-limited case management services. Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) – Create extended on-site case management and links to permanent housing for homeless survivors of domestic violence and their families in South King County. Award: $300,000 in 2163 funding for non time-limited housing stabilization and case management services. Friends of Youth – Create six units of permanent housing subsidized by state 2060 rent buy-down funding with intensive on-site case management services for homeless young adults ages 18-24 in East King County. Award: $177,652 in 2163 funding for non time-limited case management services. Solid Ground – Create extended on-site case management services and mental health support to formerly homeless families with children throughout King County who are at high risk of becoming homeless again. Award: $477,690 in 2163 funding for case management and mental health services provided by Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation – Create 14 units of permanent housing with intensive on-site support services for families with long histories of homelessness and multiple healthcare needs in South King County. Award: $640,500 in 2163 funding for rental subsidies. The project was jointly awarded funding from United Way of King County for case management services. YMCA of Greater Seattle – Create 15 new units of permanent housing with on-site case management services located throughout King County and support services at a community based resource center in South Seattle for up to 200 homeless young adults ages 18-24 annually. Award: $400,000 in 2163 funding for rental subsidies and case management services and $66,900 in Section 8 rental subsidies from Seattle Housing Authority and $96,120 in Section 8 rental subsidies from King County Housing Authority. YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County – Create extended on-site case management services and links to permanent housing for homeless families with multiple barriers to housing stability that are moving from temporary housing to permanent housing throughout King County. Award: $352,735 in 2163 funding for case management services. For more information on the King County Homeless Housing and Services Fund (2163) call Katy Miller, at 206-205-0648. For more information on the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness, call Bill Block, Project Director, at 206-205-5506. King County Housing Finance Program Awards Fall 2006 Funding Round ($12.3 M) The King County Housing Finance Program awarded $12.3 million in low-income housing grants and loans to 20 local housing projects in its latest funding round. The funds will be used to create, preserve or rehabilitate 502 affordable housing units in King County, 429 of which will be new units. Of the new units, 256 are for people who are chronically homeless or at serious risk of homelessness. Rental units for very low-income households, workforce housing, and home ownership opportunities for first-time buyers will also be created. Downtown Emergency Service Center: Construction of 60 SRO units with supportive services for chronically homeless individuals. Award: $1,071,308 in HOF funds. Contact: Bill Hobson, Downtown Emergency Service Center, 206-515-1525 Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle: Addition to a 2006 Jumpstart funding award. Construction of 36 units of permanent housing for individuals and families in Seattle. Ten units will be reserved for households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Award: $250,000 in HOF funds. Contact: James Kelly, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, 206-323-0721 Parkview Services: Project will provide down payment assistance to six households with a disability for the purchase of a home. Eligible households must be first-time homebuyers with incomes at or below 80 percent of median income. Award: $235,000 in HOF-DD funds. Contact: Jane Bloom, Parkview Services, 206-306-0790. Jubilee Women's Center: Project will provide 27 units of SRO transitional housing and supportive services to homeless women in Seattle. Award: $123,649 in HOF funds. Contact: Susan Fox, Jubilee Women's Center, 206-325-2163. Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI): Acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing motel in Tukwila that will provide 82 units of permanent affordable housing for homeless households. Award: $750,000 in HOF Jumpstart funds. Contact: Sharon Lee, Low Income Housing Institute, 206-443-9935. Downtown Action to Save Housing (DASH): Rehabilitation of an existing apartment complex to provide 83 units of affordable housing for low-income families, including victims of domestic violence. Award: $1,600,000 in RAHP and HOME funds. Contact: Mark Thometz, Downtown Action to Save Housing, 425-646-9053. Foundation for the Challenged: Acquisition and rehabilitation of two homes to provide housing and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Award: $620,000 in HOF-DD, RAHP, and CDBG funds. Contact: Fran Wesseling, Scioto LLC, 614-923-6020. Highline-West Seattle Mental Health: Construction of a 15-unit apartment complex in Burien to provide permanent affordable housing with supportive services for households with chronic mental illness. Award: $680,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: David Johnson, Highline West Seattle Mental Health, 206-933-7225 St. Thomas Housing Group: Acquisition and rehabilitation of a single-family home to provide shared rental housing for five homeless men who require a moderate level of supportive services. Award: $324,375 in RAHP funds. Contact: Bill Wassberg, St. Thomas Housing Group, 425-765-9474. Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County: Rehabilitation of a donated home by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and King County. The land will be transferred to Homestead Community Land Trust to keep the home affordable in perpetuity, and Habitat will sell the home to a very low-income first-time buyer. Award: $30,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: Dorothy Bullitt, Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County, 206-292-5240. Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County: Acquisition and construction of a four-bedroom home in Tukwila to be sold to a first-time buyer whose income is at or below 50 percent of median income. Award: $30,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: Dorothy Bullitt, Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County, 206-292-5240. St. Andrew's Housing Group (SAHG): Acquisition and rehabilitation of a 37-unit apartment complex of housing for low-income households. Twenty-two units will be permanent rental units and eight units will be transition in place for homeless families. Award: $975,000 in HOME funds. Contact: Melora Hiller, St. Andrew's Housing Group, 425-746-1699. Shelter America Group: Acquisition and rehabilitation of a 41-unit apartment complex to preserve permanent affordability for low-income households in Enumclaw. Award: $750,000 in HOME funds. Contact: Sherman Keller, Shelter America Group, 206-322-5010. Homestead Community Land Trust: Establishment of a community land trust for six single family homes and down payment assistance for six households with incomes at or below 80 percent of median income to purchase the homes. Award: $282,000 in HOME and ADDI funds. Contact: Sheldon Cooper, Homestead Community Land Trust, 206-323-1227 International District Housing Alliance: Provide down payment assistance for seven households who are first-time homebuyers with incomes at or below 80 percent of median income to purchase homes. Award: $135,000 in HOME and ADDI funds. Contact: Sue J'n, International District Housing Alliance, 206-623-5132. Habitat for Humanity of East King County: Phase two construction of a 50-unit planned development project in Snoqualmie Ridge. The King County Consortium will assist in the financing of eleven units that will provide permanent affordable homeownership to individuals and families whose incomes are at or below 50 percent of median income. Award: $649,886 in HOME funds. Contact: Tom Granger, Habitat for Humanity of East King County, 425-869-6007. Community Homes: Additional funding award to this 2005 project. Acquisition and rehabilitation of two single-family homes as permanent housing in Redmond, to provide housing and services for 10 adults with developmental disabilities. Award: $150,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: Michelle Fogus, Community Homes, 425-773-5377. HopeLink: Additional funding award to this 2005 project. Construction of 8 units (6 transitional units and 2 permanent rental units) of housing in Duvall for low-income households. Award: $95,000 in HOF funds. Contact: Marilyn Mason-Plunkett, Hopelink, 425-869-6018. Samaki Commons: Construction of a 40-unit apartment complex that will provide permanent rental housing for low-income households. Eight units will be set aside for households with a disability and an additional eight units will be set aside for homeless households. Award: $1,400,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: Elaine Ko, Interim Community Development Association, 206-624-1802, Ext. 21. Holden Street Family Housing: Construction of a 26-unit apartment complex for low-income families. Twenty-four units will be transition-in-place units for formerly homeless families and two units will be set aside for disabled households. Award: $670,000 in RAHP funds. Contact: John Hickman, Archdiocesan Housing Authority, 206-328-5660. For more information on this round of housing awards from King County, contact John deChadenedes, King County Housing Finance Program, at 206-296-8669.
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