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Eligible: Local Government, Nonprofits, Tribes

Apply by Mar 17, 2026

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$0 - $9,000,000

HUD Section 811 Project Rental Housing Assistance

From WA Department of Commerce

The Washington Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for funding of rental units to be set aside for clients referred by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, under the HUD Section 811 Project Rental Assistance program. Project-based rental assistance fills the gap between the tenant’s rent share and the approved rent amount for a designated unit. Projects proposed in Cowlitz, Kitsap, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties currently underserved by this program will receive additional priority points during this funding round.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Request For Proposal

    • Title

      HUD Section 811 Project Rental Housing Assistance

    • Source

      WA Department of Commerce

    • Federal or State

      State

    • Total Amount

      $9,000,000

    • Award Range

      $0 - $9,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Topics

    Environmental Justice
    Resilience

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, Nonprofits, Tribes

    • Sector

      Environmental Justice, Resilience

    • Activity

      Financial Help

    • Eligibility

      Eligible projects are owned by non-profit, private, tribal, or public entities, including Federally Recognized Tribal Governments.

      Projects must have utilized the Washington State Housing Trust Fund, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME funding, or similar local, state, or federal public capital fund source

    • Location

      WA

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      Yes

    • Requirements

      Funding will provide rental assistance within a multi-family housing project, designated to serve:

      • Individuals with incomes at or below 30% of the Area Median Income
      • Individuals receiving or are eligible to receive Medicaid, between 18-61 years of age, and receiving Long Term Services and Supports at the DSHS Aging and Long-Term Services Administration
      • Individuals with developmental disabilities served through the Developmental Disabilities Division at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
      • Individuals with mental illnesses served through the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery at the Washington State Health Care Authority

       

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Feb 2, 2026

    • Application Close Date

      Mar 17, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      5:00 PM PST

    • Publish Date

      Feb 2, 2026

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