Pierce County’s annual housing leadership convening brings together policymakers, developers, and community leaders to advance real housing solutions.
ADVANCING HOUSING SOLUTIONS ACROSS PIERCE COUNTY
Join us for Affordable Housing Week 2026, May 4–8, as we explore how housing solutions come to life, from early planning to move-in day. Through panels, storytelling, and community events, we bring together leaders across sectors to strengthen partnerships and advance housing solutions in Pierce County.
ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEEK
Get ready for an exhilarating journey through Affordable Housing Week, a spirited annual festivity dedicated to education, advocacy, and community empowerment! This isn't your typical event series; it's a dynamic platform that shines a spotlight on the indispensable role of affordable housing in strengthening our neighborhoods. Join AHC alongside our committed partners as we unite elected officials, city and county staff, passionate advocates, and the vibrant residents of Pierce County. Together, we're building momentum for investments and policies that ensure everyone has access to affordable, thriving, and inclusive communities. Get ready to be part of something truly impactful.
FROM BLUEPRINT TO FRONT DOOR
Affordable housing is a process—one that begins with vision, policy, and funding, and ends with a safe, stable place to call home.
This year’s theme explores the full lifecycle of housing development:
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How ideas become projects
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How projects become homes
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How housing remains stable over time
Through this lens, we highlight the people, systems, and partnerships that make housing possible.
NEW LIMITED PODCAST SERIES
This year, Affordable Housing Week will feature a daily podcast series exploring the full lifecycle of affordable housing, from early concept to long-term stability.
Day 1: Conception
Turning an idea into a project—vision, partnerships, and early planning.
Day 2: Funding the Story
How housing gets financed, including capital stacks, funding gaps, and rising costs.
Day 3: From Blueprint to Building
The development process—permitting, design, and construction.
Day 4: From Application to Home
How residents access housing—eligibility, waitlists, and lease-up.
Day 5: Keeping Housing Stable
Operations, maintenance, services, and long-term sustainability.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE WEEK
• Video Podcast Series
Explore each stage of the housing journey, from concept to long-term stability.
• Networking Reception (May 6)
Connect with 150+ housing leaders across sectors.
• Educational & Community Events
Panels, storytelling, and partner-led events
throughout the week.
• Advocacy & Systems Conversations
Discussions focused on real policy and funding solutions.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Affordable Housing Week is a platform for regional leadership. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to align your organization with housing solutions, connect with key stakeholders, and demonstrate your commitment to strengthening communities.
Sponsorships range from $500 to $10,000
GRATEFUL FOR OUR BLUEPRINT SPONSOR
FILLING A SPECIAL NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY
Unlike traditional assisted living, Trouvés Health Care Corporation serves residents of all ages, ensuring that even the most complex cases receive the permanent, compassionate care they need. Research shows that most individuals with behavioral health or psychological conditions end up in emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, or with no place to go.
Trouvés Health was created to change that. By providing permanent, specialized care, we ensure residents receive 24/7 medical, psychiatric, and personal support—all in a community-driven environment.
Today, Trouves has an 85% retention rate, proving that when people find stability, they thrive.
With St. Ann’s in Tacoma and the upcoming St. Elizabeth’s in Yakima, Trouvés is Washington’s largest provider of behavioral health long-term care, reducing unnecessary ER visits, improving lives, and building real solutions for the future.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Affordable Housing Week Kickoff: From Vision to Reality13 days to the eventMay 04, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMPatsy Surh Place, 3740 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98418, USA
WSFHC First Time Homebuyer Class13 days to the eventMay 04, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMMulti-Service Center, 1200 South 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA
Selling FastNetworking Reception & Membership Drive15 days to the eventMay 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMAsia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
Affordable Housing Tour of Aviva Crossing16 days to the eventMay 07, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMAviva Crossing, 1622 S Mildred St, Tacoma, WA 98465, USA
Legislative Round Table - AHC Members Only17 days to the eventMay 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation is TBD