Commerce awards $12.6 million to create 300 units of low-income housing near public transit centers

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $12.6 million to three affordable housing projects that will produce 300 units of low-income housing near public mass transit in Seattle and Vancouver. The grants are funded by a legislative appropriation matching a donation from Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund.

“These grants are a great example of public and private partners coming together to tackle the significant shortage of affordable housing in Washington,” said Commerce Director Mike Fong. “Developing housing near public transit centers is key to building vibrant communities, making it possible for more people to live near jobs, educational opportunities and essential services.”