Photo courtesy of Valley View Elementary Principal, Angela Purdy After budget cuts and a failed grant, Toppenish School District is powering forward with solar, batteries, and energy upgrades to protect its students and serve its community. Success often …
The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) launched its web portal today to accept reimbursement applications for repairs made to affordable housing properties. Commerce is reimbursing housing providers up to $200,000 for certain repair costs …
May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Share Calendar year 2026 rent cap information will be available in July OLYMPIA, Wash. — As required by Chapter 209, Laws of 2025 (Engrossed House Bill 1217), the Department of Commerce published a maximum annual rent increase …
Commerce is seeking feedback on new draft guidance designed to help communities plan for growth where it can best be accommodated. The new Urban Growth Area Guidebook (PDF) is available in draft form for public comment until Wednesday, June 11. Comments …
The Washington State Department of Commerce received 98 survey responses from developers who intend to apply for affordable housing capital awards. Of these, 22 survey responses related to homeownership projects and 76 related to multifamily projects. …
The new Housing Trust Fund Repair Fund will provide targeted repair funding for affordable housing units that have received public funding. The fund can provide up to $200,000 to eligible applicants to address one-time repair projects, such as repair of …
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John Demboski joined the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) earlier this month. John is an affordable housing specialist and community leader with experience in Washington and Oregon. At MHU, John will partner with the …
Public Works Board announces $3.3 million for nine awards to improve health and safety in seven counties OLYMPIA, Wash. – The City of Sunnyside needed help shoring up its wastewater treatment plant after an equipment failure. Crews are taking measures to …
On May 15, 2025, CERB approved $2,450,000 in low interest loans and grants for planning, economic development, and public infrastructure improvements, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Benton and Spokane Counties. Read more in our May …
The new partnership is supported by the U.S. Department of Treasury through the Washington State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce just launched the Revenue-Based Financing Fund (RBF) loan …
The PWB FY 26 funding cycle is currently open for applications to the construction, pre-construction, and emergency funding programs. Applications for pre-construction and emergency projects are open continuously until funds are exhausted. Applications for …
CERB currently has three vacancies on the Board: Position #7, Economist; Position #10, Small Business East of Puget Sound and West of the Cascades; and Position #11, Large Business East of Cascades. All three vacancies are for three year terms that end on …
CERB currently has three openings for new Board members: Position #7, Economist; Position #10, Small Business East of Puget Sound and West of the Cascades; and Position #11, Large Business East of the Cascades. All three positions are for three year terms, …
Commerce-request legislation signed last week expands the Reentry Council to include victims of crime, currently incarcerated people and more representation from other state agencies OLYMPIA, Wash. — Success after incarceration is possible, if people are …
The Department of Commerce is seeking feedback on draft guidance designed to assist counties in developing the rural lands element of their comprehensive plans. The new Rural Element Guidebook (PDF) is available in draft form for public comment until May …
Agency-request legislation signed this week recalls lead abatement efforts to the agency OLYMPIA, Wash. – In some parts of Washington, more than one in four housing units might have lead hazards, including lead dust in windows, doors, floors, porches, …
MOU will establish government-to-government relations between the sovereign nation and state agency TULALIP, Wash. — The Tulalip Tribes and Washington State Department of Commerce signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing government- …
April 25, 2025April 28, 2025 Share The Washington Department of Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) released a solicitation for construction review and evaluation proposals through a Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ) for statewide …
Washington is setting a bold new standard for sustainable maritime travel. Thanks to funding from Commerce and the Climate Commitment Act, an innovative hydrofoil ferry is taking shape — one that promises to transform how people travel across Puget Sound …
