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Why Does Affordable Housing Cost So Much?
A Quick Explainer on the Complex Realities Behind  Affordable Housing Development Costs  Affordable housing is a public good, but...
Jul 302 min read
What is Affordable Housing Week?
Every May, the Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium hosts Affordable Housing Week —a community-wide initiative dedicated to...
Apr 102 min read
AHC’s 2025 Legislative Agenda: Advancing Affordable Housing Solutions
The Affordable Housing Consortium (AHC) is proud to announce the adoption of our 2025 Legislative Agenda. This plan reflects our...
Jan 22 min read
Beyond Campus Walls: Affordable Housing and Higher Education
Supporting Student Success Through Affordable Housing Solutions During Affordable Housing Week in Pierce County, it's essential to...
May 4, 20242 min read
Opening Doors: Empowering Black Homeownership Across the Continuum
Building Equity and Empowerment Through Black Homeownership As we observe Pierce County Affordable Housing Week, it's imperative to focus...
May 4, 20243 min read
Safe and Stable: Supporting Children and Families through Affordable Housing
Ensuring Stable Homes for Stronger Families In celebration of Pierce County Affordable Housing Week, we spotlight the critical link...
May 4, 20243 min read
The Intersection of Race, Social Justice, and Housing in Pierce County
Advancing Equity and Justice Through Affordable Housing Initiatives Affordable housing is more than just a basic necessity—it’s crucial...
May 4, 20243 min read
The Intersection of Housing and Public Health in Pierce County, WA
Exploring the Link Between Housing Stability and Public Health in Pierce County As we celebrate Affordable Housing Week in Pierce County,...
May 4, 20243 min read
Moving Forward: Linking Transportation Equity to Affordable Housing
Transportation Equity and Affordable Housing As we observe Pierce County Affordable Housing Week, it's crucial to explore how affordable...
May 4, 20243 min read
Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium Kicks Off 2nd Annual Pierce County Affordable Housing Week
Over 20 businesses and organizations come together across 15 events to promote cross-sector partnerships to address affordable housing...
Apr 24, 20244 min read
Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium Opens Nominations for 2024 Board of Directors
Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium Opens Nominations for 2024 Board of Directors TACOMA, WA — September 19, 2023 — The...
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Affordable Housing Consortium and Pierce County Council Proclaims May 7 - 13 Affordable Housing Week
The week will shine a light on the urgent need for additional affordable housing in the region and promote recent successes throughout the c
May 9, 20233 min read
Pierce County Passes Sales Tax for Affordable Housing
Last night the Pierce County Council voted in favor of Ordinance 2022-81s, a one-tenth of one percent sales tax to support affordable...
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Tacoma Housing Authority Opening Low-Income Housing Waitlist April 3rd
This is the first time THA has opened its waitlist to all household sizes since 2015. TACOMA, WA – February 23, 2023 – The Tacoma Housing...
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Advocacy Updates for March 2023
Affordable Housing Consortium's Advocacy Updates for March 2023.
Mar 7, 20235 min read
Advocacy Updates for February 2023
Affordable Housing Consortium's Advocacy Updates for February 2023.
Mar 1, 20235 min read
Affordable Housing Public Forum
We’re so excited to share the good news with you! We will be hosting an exclusive public forum: "Overcoming Barriers to Developing...
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Developers Support Pierce County Affordable Housing Sales Tax
The Affordable Housing Consortium along with its members and partner developers has penned the following letter to Pierce County Council...
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Pierce County to Vote on Affordable Housing Sales Tax
On December 13th at 3 PM, Pierce County Council will hold a vote on whether to approve a 1/10th of 1% sales tax to support the...
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Advocacy Updates for July 2022
CITY City of Puyallup - Code Amendments for HB 1220 City of Tacoma - Sales Tax Deferral or Exemption for Affordable Housing (SB 5755)...
Jul 27, 20224 min read
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