RCW 43.185A.010 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Affordable housing” means residential housing for rental occupancy which, as long as the same is occupied by low-income households, requires payment of monthly housing costs, including utilities other than telephone, of no more than thirty percent […]
RCW 43.185A.020 Affordable housing program—Purpose—Input. The affordable housing program is created in the department for the purpose of developing and coordinating public and private resources targeted to meet the affordable housing needs of low-income households in the state of Washington. The program shall be developed and administered by the department with advice and input from […]
RCW 43.185A.030 Activities eligible for assistance. (1) Using moneys specifically appropriated for such purpose, the department shall finance in whole or in part projects that will provide housing for low-income households. (2) Activities eligible for assistance include, but are not limited to: (a) New construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of housing for low-income households; (b) Rent […]
RCW 43.185A.040 Eligible organizations. Organizations that may receive assistance from the department under this chapter are local governments, local housing authorities, nonprofit community or neighborhood-based organizations, federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of Washington, and regional or statewide nonprofit housing assistance organizations. Eligibility for assistance from the department under this chapter also requires compliance […]
RCW 43.185A.050 Grant and loan application process—Report. (1) During each calendar year in which funds are available for use by the department for the affordable housing program, the department must announce to all known interested parties, and through major media throughout the state, a grant and loan application period of at least ninety days’ duration. […]
RCW 43.185A.060 Protection of state interest. The department shall adopt policies to ensure that the state’s interest will be protected upon either the sale or change of use of projects financed in whole or in part under RCW 43.185A.030(2) (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e). These policies may include, but are not limited to: (1) […]
RCW 43.185A.070 Monitor recipient activities. The director shall monitor the activities of recipients of grants and loans under this chapter to determine compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in its application or stated by the department in connection with the grant or loan. [ 1991 c 356 § 16.]
RCW 43.185A.080 Rules. The department shall have the authority to promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, regarding the grant and loan process, and the substance of eligible projects, consistent with this chapter. [ 1991 c 356 § 17.]
RCW 43.185A.090 Application process—Distribution procedure. The application process and distribution procedure for the allocation of funds are the same as the competitive application process and distribution procedure described in RCW 43.185.130. [ 2006 c 349 § 4.] NOTES: Finding—2006 c 349: See note following RCW 43.185.130.
RCW 43.185A.100 Housing programs and services—Review of reporting requirements—Report to the legislature. The department, the housing finance commission, the affordable housing advisory board, and all local governments, housing authorities, and other nonprofits receiving state housing funds or financing through the housing finance commission shall, by December 31, 2006, and annually thereafter, review current housing reporting […]
RCW 43.185A.110 Affordable housing land acquisition revolving loan fund program. (1) The affordable housing land acquisition revolving loan fund program is created in the department to assist eligible organizations, described under RCW 43.185A.040, to purchase land for affordable housing development. The department shall contract with the Washington state housing finance commission to administer the affordable […]
RCW 43.185A.120 Affordable housing and community facilities rapid response loan program. (1) The affordable housing and community facilities rapid response loan program is created in the department to assist eligible organizations, described under RCW 43.185A.040, to purchase land or real property for affordable housing and community facilities preservation or development in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods or […]
RCW 43.185A.900 Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the affordable housing act. [ 1991 c 356 § 9.]
RCW 43.185A.902 Conflict with federal requirements—1991 c 356. If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements which are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect […]
