Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Seattle Human Services Department received a Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME, CFDA 14.239) formula grant award of $2.85 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, effective January 21, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2034. Under this award, the department will fund affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance for low- and very low-income households in Seattle. All HOME-funded housing must meet income targeting requirements and remain affordable to low-income residents for periods ranging from five to twenty years, depending on the activity type and funding contribution level.

The City of Seattle Human Services Department will either undertake these housing projects directly or distribute HOME funds to developers, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners to expand the supply of affordable housing units and provide rental assistance within the city. This formula grant allocation reflects the department's established role as a primary recipient of federal housing and community development funding from HUD, supporting its broader mission to address housing instability and homelessness among vulnerable populations in Seattle.