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Eligible: Local Government, Utilities

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$0 - $55,000,000

Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Accepting Applications for 2025-2027

From WA Department of Commerce

Commerce is now accepting applications for a new round of Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) grants. CHIP provides funding to support the development of affordable housing by supporting local government infrastructure needs. The program has $55 million for all eligible jurisdictions, $30 million for projects in jurisdictions with 150,000 or fewer residents, and $5 million targeted for projects in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanagan counties. Applicants must be city, county, or public utility district working with an affordable housing developer, meet location criteria, reserve 25% units as affordable, and start construction within 24 months.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Accepting Applications for 2025-2027

    • Source

      WA Department of Commerce

    • Federal or State

      State

    • Total Amount

      $$90,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      Unspecified

    • Award Range

      $0 - $55,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, Utilities

    • Activity

      Financial Help

    • Eligibility

      Applicants must be a city, county, or public utility district in partnership with an affordable housing developer. Projects must be located in eligible jurisdictions, within an urban growth area, and have at least 25% of units set aside as affordable to low- or moderate-income households. Additional requirements apply.

    • Location

      WA

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Projects must begin construction within 24 months of award, be located in a qualifying jurisdiction, set aside a minimum of 25% of units as affordable, and serve target income levels for at least 25 years.

    • Disbursement Method

      Credit on federal taxes

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      Sep 26, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

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