Housing
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Developer incentives aim to expand options for service members seeking housing near military bases
CoStar | Developer incentives aim to expand options for service members seeking housing near military bases By David Holtzman With some military housing facing challenging conditions and a maintenance backlog, some service members are looking off-base for a safe and affordable place to live. But advocates say neighborhoods around military bases can be small and lack…
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Strickland, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01) introduced the Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act of 2024, a bipartisan piece of legislation to address military housing affordability by diversifying housing options for servicemembers serving in high-cost areas. “Servicemembers and their families should be able to afford to live where they…
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Amid Military Housing Crunch, Lawmakers Propose Incentive for Developers to Build Near Bases
Miltary.com | Amid Military Housing Crunch, Lawmakers Propose Incentive for Developers to Build Near Bases By: Rebecca Kheel Hoping to provide service members more affordable housing options near military bases, a bipartisan pair of House members wants to offer developers a tax incentive to build that housing. A bill being introduced by Reps. Blake Moore,…
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Strickland Secures More Affordable Housing, Transit Wins Across the South Sound
Lacey, WA – Last month, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) celebrated several federal investments in community projects across the South Sound. “Federal funding helps our neighborhoods thrive and improve the quality of life in the South Sound,” said Strickland. “I’m pleased to secure funding for these projects to build more affordable housing, improve safety for…
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Strickland Delivers $500k For Senior Housing Renovations
Lacey, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $500,000 in federal funding for Homes First to support their renovations at O’Farrell Senior Co-Housing in Olympia. “Seniors are essential members of our communities, and they deserve access to safe and affordable housing,” said Strickland. “Bringing federal funding to this project furthers our commitment to our…
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Strickland Secures $500k for Affordable Housing
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $500,000 in federal funding for the South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity to support the development of mixed-income housing. “Our housing supply is not keeping pace with demand,” said Strickland. “South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity works tirelessly to provide safe and affordable housing options for…
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Congress should vow to ease military housing burden in WA
By: The Seattle Times editorial board The Seattle Times: Congress should vow to ease military housing burden in WA For military families stationed in the Pacific Northwest, an assigned base doesn’t often double as home. Most service members — roughly three in four at Joint-Base Lewis-McChord, the region’s largest installation — bring their families to live in surrounding…
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Strickland Delivers $500K for Affordable Housing
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. “The cost of housing continues to rise here in the South Sound,” said Strickland. “Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. This project will provide more opportunities to do just that.” “Congresswoman Strickland’s investment in…
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Strickland Secures $1 Million for Lakewood Affordable Housing Project
Lakewood, WA – May 10th, during Pierce County’s Affordable Housing Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for Living Access Support Alliance (LASA) to support their Campus Housing Project in Lakewood. “Having a safe and decent place to call home is the foundation of meeting our basic needs, said Strickland. “This project addresses the affordable…
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Strickland Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) and Senators Brian Schatz (HI) and Mike Braun (IN) in reintroducing the bipartisan Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in transit-served, walkable locations. The introduction of the bill…