HomeMy WebLinkAboutUPDATEDAgendaPacket_SKHHP_ExecutiveBoard_2025_6_13SKHHP Executive Board
June 13, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Special In-Person Meeting
In-person attendance at:
Auburn City Hall - City Council Chambers
25 W Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
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I. CALL TO ORDER 1:00
a. ROLL CALL
b. INTRODUCTIONS OF STAFF WORK GROUP MEMBERS
AND ADVISORY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
II. PUBLIC COMMENT 1:05
III. APPROVAL OF MAY 16, 2025 MINUTES 1:07
Motion is to approve the May 16, 2025 SKHHP Executive
Board meeting minutes.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS 1:09
V. BOARD BUSINESS 1:10
a. 2025 HOUSING CAPITAL FUND GUIDELINES
Presenter: Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
Purpose: Review final draft, including revised priority language
related to the environment, and adopt the 2025 Housing
Capital Fund Guidelines.
Background: Each year, the Executive Board adopts
guidelines for the annual funding round of the SKHHP Housing
Capital Fund. The guidelines serve as both the request for
proposals (RFP) and the notice of funding available (NOFA)
for the funding round. The Executive Board will review a final
version and consider adoption.
Motion is to adopt the 2025 Housing Capital Fund
Guidelines.
b. SKHHP FIVE-YEAR PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Presenter: Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
1:25
Purpose: Continue to explore the long-term vision of SKHHP
and review recommended ideas for expanding SKHHP’s
scope over the next five years, followed by Board discussion.
Background: The SKHHP Executive Board has been
interested in discussing SKHHP’s role and options to optimize
SKHHP’s impact across the subregion. Board Members
completed a survey in January and were invited to share ideas
on their vision for SKHHP over the next five years. The Board
reviewed an inventory of ideas at the March 21, 2025
Executive Board meeting to potentially expand SKHHP’s
scope of work.
For review, discussion, and receipt of Board feedback, no
action proposed.
VI. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Burien Family Housing closed 6/5
• TWG update
• SKHHP legislative forum proposed date:
September 19, 2025 1pm-3pm (regular SKHHP
monthly meeting)
• Other
2:55
VII. ADJOURN 3:00
SKHHP Executive Meeting
May 16, 2025
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 1:01 PM.
ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Executive Board members present: Nancy Backus, City of Auburn; Dana Ralph, City of Kent;
Anyah Zupancic, City of Burien; Kristina Soltys, City of Covington; Gene Achziger, City of Des
Moines; Brian Davis, City of Federal Way; Victoria Schroff, City of Maple Valley; Carmen Rivera,
City of Renton; James Lovell, City of SeaTac; Thomas McLeod, City of Tukwila; Sunaree
Marshall, King County.
Others present: Claire Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager; Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program
Coordinator; James Alberson, City of Renton (Alternate); Dennis Martinez, City of Tukwila
(Alternate); Merina Hanson, City of Kent; Maria Arns, SKHHP Advisory Board; Evan Maxim, City
of SeaTac; Laurel Humphrey, City of Tukwila; Matt Torpey, City of Maple Valley; Angie Mathias,
City of Renton.
Carmen Rivera joined at 1:41 PM
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
III. APPROVAL OF APRIL 18, 2025 MINUTES
Dana Ralph moved to approve the April 18, 2025 minutes as presented, seconded by James
Lovell. Motion was approved (11-0)
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
No modifications to the agenda were made.
V. BOARD BUSINESS
a. RESERVE POLICY
Claire Goodwin presented the Board with options to establish a reserve policy for interest
earnings in 2024 and beyond.
The Board discussed reserve policy options, including maintaining 30% (Option 1), 60% (Option
2), or 100% (Option 3) of annual expenditures in reserve and applying the remaining funds to
the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund.
Dana Ralph moved to approve Option 3 for the use of interest earnings and the establishment
of a 100% reserve fund, seconded by Eric Zimmerman. Motion was approved. (11-0)
b. 2026 WORK PLAN AND BUDGET
Claire Goodwin reviewed a final draft of the SKHHP 2026 work plan and budget with the Board,
which incorporated changes from the March 21, 2025 and April 18, 2025 Executive Board
meeting.
James Lovell moved to adopt the 2026 SKHHP work plan and budget, incorporating any action
taken adopting a reserve policy, seconded by Victoria Schroff. Motion was approved. (11-0)
c. 2025 HOUSING CAPITAL FUND GUIDELINES AND PRIORITIES
Claire Goodwin presented the draft 2025 Housing Capital Fund Guidelines to the Board.
Board Members reviewed and discussed language related to adding 'climate adaptive' to the
Housing Capital Fund priorities list, and directed SKHHP staff to draft alternative language for
consideration at the June 13, 2025, Executive Board meeting. Board Members considered
language in the guidelines to clarify that SKHHP funding supports permanent affordable housing
and directed SKHHP staff to remove the language from the eligible activities and include
language in the ineligible activities specific to not funding emergency shelter and transitional
housing.
Eric Zimmerman offered to support drafting alternate language related to the 'climate adaptive'
priority.
d. 2025 SKHHP LEGISLATIVE FORUM
Claire Goodwin presented an outline for a 2025 SKHHP Legislative Forum to the Board. The
forum's intent will be to highlight the work SKHHP has done in the last few years, including
pooling over $14 million for affordable housing. Additionally, time will be set aside at the June
13, 2025, Executive Board meeting to begin developing SKHHP’s 2026 Legislative Priority.
Board members discussed focusing the event on the State Legislature and holding additional
events, which could include King County or Federal Legislators. Board members supported
holding the event in mid to late September instead of August.
e. 2025 QUARTER 1 REPORT
Claire Goodwin reviewed the 2025 Quarter 1 report with the Board. SKHHP staff with the
support of the Staff Work Group will distribute the report to the member jurisdictions after the
meeting as required by the SKHHP ILA.
f. 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE
Dorsol Plants presented an update on the 2025 State Legislative session to the Board.
VI.UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Claire Goodwin reminded the Board that the June 13, 2025, Executive Board meeting would be
in-person, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The agenda will include adopting the Housing Capital Fund
guidelines, reviewing ideas for SKHHP’s 5-year vision, and discussing SKHHP’s role in
homelessness. She asked if the Board would be willing to extend the June 13, 2025, Executive
Board meeting by thirty minutes to accommodate the agenda. The Board expressed consensus
in extending the meeting by thirty minutes.
Claire Goodwin informed the Board that SKHHP had transitioned to using the “action minutes”
format, which is consistent with best practices.
Claire Goodwin informed the Board she would be meeting with the Governor’s Office to discuss
the Washington State Housing Strategy for 2026-27 along with ARCH and SSHA3P.
Claire Goodwin updated the Board that she was finalizing contracts with Burien Miller Creek and
Burien Family Housing.
Claire Goodwin informed the Board that she would be presenting on the 2026 work plan and
budget to the SKHHP member city councils.
VII. ADJOURN
Nancy Backus adjourned the meeting at 3:04 PM.
SKHHP 2024 2025 Housing Capital Fund Guidelines Page 1 of 15
SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS
Housing Capital Fund – 20245 Funding Guidelines
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The Cities of Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park,
Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila, plus King County have entered into an interlocal agreement to
cooperatively plan for and provide affordable housing in South King County through an organization
called the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP).
To accomplish this, SKHHP member cities provide funding to affordable housing projects through the
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. The general purpose of the Housing Capital Fund is to create and
preserve affordable housing that meets the needs of low-income households earning up to 60% of area
median income (AMI) for renters and up to 80% AMI for homeownership.
SKHHP welcomes all groups or agencies considering preserving or adding to inventory of affordable
housing available to low-income households. We encourage interested parties to contact SKHHP as
early in the process as possible. SKHHP welcomes all inquiries, and our goal is to help project
proponents connect to partners and leverage funding to move forward in as coordinated an approach
as possible.
AVAILABLE FUNDING
Approximately $3.54 million in funding is anticipated to be available for the 20245 application round.
This total is comprised of revenue collected from SKHHP member city sales and/or use taxes
authorized by RCW 82.14.530 from House Bill (HB) 1590, RCW 82.14.540 from Substitute House Bill
(SHB) 1406, corresponding local enacting legislation, and pooled as authorized by RCW 82.14.540(10)
and the SKHHP pooling interlocal agreements. In 2024, this total is also comprised of limited funding
sourced from municipal general funds.
Table 1: Available Funding Amount by Source
RCW 82.14.530 (HB 1590) $2,770,000552,000
RCW 82.14.540 (SHB 1406) $1,039220,000
Unrestricted General Funds $300,000
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FUNDING PRIORITIES
SKHHP has established the following priorities for the Housing Capital Fund in 2024 2025 which are
listed in alphabetical order:
Collaboration. Project sponsors working in collaboration/partnership with local community-based
organizations are a high priority.
Community Connections and Engagement. Project sponsors that demonstrate connections and direct
experience with populations they are proposing to serve, and proven success in community
engagement and involvement in decision-making are a high priority.
Disproportionate Impact. Projects that ensure housing proactively meets the needs of and is available
to populations most disproportionately impacted by housing costs while complying with applicable tax
revenue restrictions and with relevant federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
Economic Opportunity. Projects that support the advancement of economic opportunity are a high
priority. This includes proximity to transit, commercial cores, and connections to workforce
development and other services that promote upward mobility, including, but not limited to childcare
centers, higher education institutions, and libraries.
Environmental Benefit. Projects that encourage positive health outcomes based on environmental
factors are a high-priority and may include, but are not limited to, housing within 0.5 mile to open
spaces, parks, neighborhood gardens, and tree-canopies and which avoid or mitigate exposure to
environmental hazards and pollutants.
Extremely Low Income and Supportive Housing. Proposals that provide rental housing for individuals
and families earning 0-30% AMI and proposals that incorporate supportive services are a high priority.
Geographic EquityDistribution. The SKHHP Housing Capital Fund has a long-term objective to produce
housing across SKHHP member jurisdictions through the creation of a broad distribution in the location
of all types of affordable housing over time to maximize choice for individuals and families seeking
affordable homes within SKHHP’s geographic purview.
Homeownership. Projects that are able to provide homeownership opportunities for individuals and
families earning up to 60% AMI or 80% AMI. pending all funding jurisdictions have adopted any needed
amendments to enabling legislation granting this as an allowable use per the passage of SB 6173
(2024).
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Leverage of Private and Public Investment. SKHHP encourages project sponsors to pursue private and
public investment that provides maximum leverage of local resources. Projects that already have
funding secured and/or leverage private and public investment are a high priority.
Preservation. Projects that preserve affordable housing through acquisition and/or rehabilitation are a
high priority. This includes housing units with expiring affordability requirements, income-restricted
properties, and residential rental properties that are affordable to households earning up to 60% AMI,
but do not have affordability requirements (naturally occurring affordable housing).
Racial Equity. SKHHP encourages proposals that advance racial equity through strategies that
intentionally dismantle the racially disparate impacts of our the current housing system and that
interrupt cyclical generational poverty. Strategies may include, butinclude but are not limited to:
preserving communities at risk of displacement; creating project partnerships that give voice and
ownership to communities of color; affirmatively marketing new housing opportunities to populations
disproportionately experiencing cost burden and housing insecurity; and addressing historic inequities
in access to homeownership.
Transit-Oriented Development. Projects located within ½ mile of an existing or planned high
capacityhigh-capacity transit station, defined as fixed rail (light rail or Sounder train), bus rapid transit,
or other high frequency bus stop are a high priority. Transit-oriented development is designed to
support dense, walkable communities that increase access to employment, services, and other
opportunities.
SCHEDULE
The following schedule is anticipated for the 20254 Housing Capital Fund application round:
June 16, 20254 Application package available
Intent to apply form and pre-application meeting
September 13, 20242025 Applications due by 5pm3pm
November 1521, 20242025 SKHHP makes funding recommendations
SKHHP recommendation reviewed by City Councils
INTENT TO APPLY FORM AND PRE-APPLICATION MEETING
Applicants are required to schedule a pre-application meeting held no later than August 164, 20245
and to submit an intent to apply form in advance of the required pre-application meeting to identify
and discuss potential issues. An intent to apply form and pre-application meeting are required in order
to be eligible to apply to the funding round.
Pre-application meetings will include SKHHP staff as well as staff from the jurisdiction where the
project is proposed to be located. First-time applicants will benefit from meeting early and often with
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SKHHP. Applicants should be prepared to provide a project description identifying the population to be
served, approximate number of units, income and affordability, type of construction (rehabilitation or
new), neighborhood issues, whether relocation or displacement will be required, team members
(developer, architect, property manager), likely funding sources, and demonstration of how the
proposed project meets SKHHP’s goals and priorities. The intent to apply form will assist in providing
this information in advance of the pre-application meeting.
For projects located in cities, SKHHP staff shall notify the Mayor and City Manager (if applicable) of the
applicant’s intent to apply. For projects located in unincorporated King County, SKHHP staff shall notify
the County’s SKHHP Board Member. Within thirty days of being notified, a jurisdiction may submit a
statement on the project proposal to SKHHP staff as part of the project’s Housing Capital Fund
application. Should the jurisdiction not be supportive, the proposal shall not move forward for
consideration in the current funding cycle.
Pre-application meetings will be held between May 6 June 23 and August 164, 20245. To set up a
pre-application meeting, please email Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Coordinator, at
dplants@skhhp.org.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Housing Capital Funds may be applied for by applicants or a group of applicants that are:
• Non-profit organizations
• Private for-profit organizations
• Public housing authorities
• Public development authorities
• Units of local government
Partnerships involving combinations of the above groups are encouraged, especially in the case where
a private for-profit organization and/or applicants with less experience looking to strengthen
affordable housing development skills and abilities applies for funding. Partnerships are seen as
opportunities to build organizational capacity, achieve community outcomes, and reduce investment
risk for the Housing Capital Fund.
ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES
The general purpose of the Housing Capital Fund is to create and preserve affordable housing that
meets the needs of low-income households earning up to 60% of AMI for renters and up to 80% AMI
for homeownership. SKHHP uses the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
income limits and rent limits developed for the Seattle-Bellevue Metro Area.
2024 2025 Income and Rent Limits – King County AMI $147157,4100
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Table 2: Maximum 2024 2025 Household Income for Multifamily Rental Properties 1
$22,000
$21,080
$25,140
$24,100
$28,280
$27,120
$31,420
$30,140
$33,940
$32,560
$36,460
$34,980
$38,980
$37,360
$41,480
$39,780
$33,050
$31,650
$37,750
$36,200
$42,450
$40,700
$47,150
$45,200
$50,950
$48,850
$54,700
$52,450
$58,500
$56,050
$62,250
$59,700
$38,500
$36,890
$43,995
$42,175
$49,490
$47,460
$54,985
$52,745
$59,395
$56,980
$63,805
$61,215
$68,215
$65,380
$72,590
$69,615
$44,000
$42,160
$50,280
$48,200
$56,560
$54,240
$62,840
$60,280
$67,880
$65,120
$72,920
$69,960
$77,960
$74,720
$82,960
$79,560
$49,500
$47,430
$56,565
$54,225
$63,630
$61,020
$70,695
$67,815
$76,365
$73,260
$82,035
$78,705
$87,705
$84,060
$93,330
$89,505
$55,000
$52,700
$62,850
$60,250
$70,700
$67,800
$78,550
$75,350
$84,850
$81,400
$91,150
$87,450
$97,450
$93,400
$103,700
$99,450
$66,000
$63,240
$75,420
$72,300
$84,840
$81,360
$94,260
$90,420
$101,820
$97,680
$109,380
$104,940
$116,940
$112,080
$124,440
$119,340
$77,000
$73,780
$87,990
$84,350
$98,980
$94,920
$109,970
$105,490
$118,790
$113,960
$127,610
$122,430
$136,430
$130,760
$145,180
$139,230
$88,000
$77,700
$100,560
$88,800
$113,120
$99,900
$125,680
$110,950
$135,760
$119,850
$145,840
$128,750
$155,920
$137,600
$165,920
$146,500
Table 3: Maximum Rent and Utilities for Projects Based on Unit Size*
$550 $527 $589 $564 $707 $678 $817 $783 $911 $874 $1,005 $964
$826 $791 $885 $848 $1,061
$1,017
$1,226
$1,175
$1,367
$1,311
$1,509
$1,446
$962 $922 $1,031 $988 $1,237
$1,186
$1,429
$1,371
$1,595
$1,530
$1,760
$1,687
$1,100
$1,054
$1,178
$1,129
$1,414
$1,356
$1,634
$1,567
$1,823
$1,749
$2,011
$1,928
$1,237
$1,185
$1,325
$1,270
$1,590
$1,525
$1,838
$1,763
$2,050
$1,967
$2,262
$2,169
$1,375
$1,317
$1,473
$1,411
$1,767
$1,695
$2,042
$1,959
$2,278
$2,186
$2,514
$2,410
$1,650
$1,581
$1,767
$1,694
$2,121
$2,034
$2,451
$2,351
$2,734
$2,623
$3,017
$2,892
1 https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/mtsp.html; https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il25/Section8-
IncomeLimits-FY25.pdf; ahttps://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il24/Section8-IncomeLimits-FY24.pdf; and
https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html
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70%
80%
*Maximum rent and utilities for projects based on unit size includes the cost of basic utilities paid by resident.
Unless the property pays ALL utilities, property must allow for the estimated amount the resident pays for
utilities when calculating rent charges, so that both together do not exceed the rent limits. Most properties use
public housing authority utility allowances. King County Housing Authority energy assistance supplements
(formerly called utility allowances).
Funds sourced from and authorized under RCW 82.14.530 (HB 1590) must support at least one of the
following population groups whose income is at or below 60% AMI:
• Persons with behavioral health disabilities
• Veterans
• Seniors
• Persons who are homeless or at-risk of being homeless 2, including families with children
• Unaccompanied homeless youth or young adults
• Persons with disabilities
• Survivors of domestic violence
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
SKHHP funds provided from RCW 82.14.540 (SHB 1406) may be used for the following activities:
• Acquisition, and related costs such as appraisals, financing costs, and transaction costs
• Rehabilitation and new construction costs, including construction site development and off-site
development if necessary to ensure utility service to the project site
• Mixed-income projects so long as Housing Capital Fund dollars only assist units affordable at or
below 60% AMI, or up to 80% AMI for homeownership projects pending all funding jurisdictions
have adopted any needed amendments to enabling legislation granting this as an allowable use
per the passage of SB 6173 (2024)
•
SKHHP funds provided from RCW 82.14.530 (HB 1590) may be used for the following activities:
• Construction or acquisition of affordable housing, which may include supportive housing and
new units of affordable housing within an existing structure
• Acquisition of land for affordable housing
2 At-risk of being homeless defined by HUD as earning less than 30% AMI with other conditions:
https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/AtRiskofHomelessnessDefinition_Criteria.pdf
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SKHHP funds provided from Unrestricted General Funds may be used for any cost associated with the
development or preservation of affordable housing up to 80% AMI.
Currently, SKHHP does not have funds to support early technical assistance or predevelopment costs.
Applicants in very preliminary stages are encouraged to apply to Impact Capital for predevelopment
funding.
SKHHP member cities understand that certain County, State, and Federal housing programs require
some level of matching by local resources. The SKHHP Housing Capital Fund is encouraged to be used
as a local match for these programs.
It is SKHHP’s preference not to be the sole public funder on a project. Applicants are encouraged to
apply to other public funders in addition to SKHHP such as the Department of Commerce’s Housing
Trust Fund, King County’s Housing Finance Program, and/or the Washington State Housing and Finance
Commission’s various programs.
INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Housing Capital Funds may NOT be used for:
• The development of any non-residential use. Housing Ccapital ffunds may be used in a mixed-
use development only for that portion of the development that is specific to the residential use.
This restriction also applies to site development and off-site development costs for non-
residential uses.
• The cost of any program operating expenses
• The cost of any political or lobbying activities or materials
• Rehabilitation of single-family housing units in a manner that would duplicate participating
jurisdictions’ housing repair assistance programs
• Uses that are public capital facilities such as correctional facilities or impatient treatment
facilities
• Construction or acquisition of behavioral health-related facilities, or acquiring land for these
purposes
• Funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable housing and facilities
where housing-related programs are provided, or newly constructed evaluation and treatment
centers
• Operation, delivery, or evaluation of behavioral health treatment programs and services or
housing-related services
• Emergency shelter, transitional housing, or emergency housing
PROJECT LOCATION
All projects funded under this program must be located within the SKHHP sphere of influence (see
ATTACHMENT A).
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LOAN AND REGULATORY TERMS
Housing Capital Fund dollars will be made available as either secured grants or loans. SKHHP has
flexible terms designed to accommodate a range of projects and loan terms will vary based on the
financial needs of the project. Applicants should indicate in the application whether they are applying
for a grant or loan, and what loan terms are proposed for the project. Loan applicants will not receive
priority over grant applicants.
PERIOD OF AFFORDABILITY
SKHHP expects that projects will commit to providing long-term affordability in the form of a 50-year
covenant. A covenant will be recorded against the property that requires continued use of the
property for low-income housing for the period of affordability. During this period the owner or
property manager will be required to do annual reporting of tenant incomes and rents to ensure that
affordability requirements are met, and SKHHP will monitor those reports to ensure compliance. If the
project is converted to an alternative use or is otherwise not meeting the agreed upon terms in the
covenant any time during the project’s agreed-to term of affordability, the SKHHP Housing Capital
Fund contribution to the project will be subject to immediate repayment, and potentially a
proportionate share of appreciation.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Additional funding conditions will be spelled out in an award letter to successful applicants. At a
minimum, the following reporting requirements shall apply during development and occupancy:
Quarterly Status Reports
Quarterly status reports are required from for all Housing Capital Fund funded projects during the
development stage (from the time funds are awarded until the project’s completion and occupancy of
the project). The quarterly reports must at a minimum will minimally include the status of funds
expended and progress to date. A final budget must be prepared and submitted at the time of
construction start and project completion. SKHHP will rely on these quarterly reports to determine if
satisfactory progress is being made on the project. Additionally, SKHHP staff will be entitled to inspect
the project site during the development/project’s construction stage.
Ongoing Monitoring
After occupancy, the project sponsor or manager will submit an annual reports to SKHHP summarizing
the number of project beneficiaries, housing expenses for the target population, and the proportion of
those beneficiaries that are low- and/or moderate-income, and that meet other eligibility criteria
established in the SKHHP contract and covenant. In addition, the annual report shall include
certifications to SKHHP that it is in compliance with the covenant, which shall include the most current
occupancy information, rent schedule (showing which units are in each income class), a calculation
justifying any increases in rents from the previous rent schedule, consistent with the covenant and the
contract, and the actual rents being charged to each unit. For projects supported by other public
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funders such as King County, the Washington State Department of Commerce, and/or the Washington
Housing Finance Commission, SKHHP shall accept the same annual report produced for those agencies
so long as it contains the necessary detail required by SKHHP to ensure compliance with the contract
and covenant. In addition, for projects with loan payments, financial information must be reported
annually which will be used for assessing contingent loan payments and project health. The annual
reports shall be submitted by June 30 of each year and will be required for the full duration of the
affordability period. SKHHP will also periodically evaluate all projects for long term sustainability.All
projects will also be evaluated periodically for long-term sustainability. The annual reports will be
required for the full duration of affordability.
OTHER AWARD TERMS
The terms of the award will be detailed in the final contract and funding documents. For common
questions SKHHP receives regarding award terms, the following are provided:
Timeframe for Funding Commitment
The funding commitment continues for thirty-six (36) months from the date of final Council approval
and shall expire thereafter. if all conditions are not satisfied. An extension may be requested to SKHHP
staff no later than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. At that time, the awardee project
sponsor will provide a status report on progress to date and expected schedule for start of
construction and project completion. The SKHHP Executive Board will consider a twelve-month
extension only on the basis of documented, meaningful progress in bringing the project to readiness or
completion. At a minimum, the project sponsor will demonstrate that all capital funding has been
secured or is likely to be secured within a reasonable period.
Compensation and Method of Payment
SKHHP only provides funding based on documented invoices on a reimbursement basis and only for
activities agreed to in the contract. SKHHP retains 5% of the funding award (“retention”) and shall
release the retention only after construction is complete and all other obligations outlined in the
contract have been satisfied.
Procurement Requirements
Awardees Project sponsors shall use and document an open and competitive bidding process
(consisting of at least three bids) for construction and related consultant services associated with the
project, regardless of the source of funds used to pay their costs, and shall keep records of its process
in the event of an audit. Awardees shall pay RCW 39.12 prevailing wages in all projects funded by
SKHHP that include construction activities, unless federal funds awarded to the project mandate use of
federal prevailing wage rates.
APPLICATION CONTENTS
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SKHHP uses the Combined Funders Application, developed jointly with other public funders including the
Washington State Department of Commerce and King County. The Combined Funders Application
forms, SKHHP application addendums, and SKHHP notice of intent to apply are available on SKHHP’s
website at: http://skhhp.org/home/housing-capital-fund/
Letter of consistency
Projects that are selected for funding must demonstrate consistency with community priorities and
plans. Applicants must include a letter of consistency from the jurisdiction where the project is located
affirming the project is consistent with the Consolidated Plan, local comprehensive plan and its housing
element, and any local housing action plans. The jurisdiction will be provided a template from SKHHP
which can be used to provide the needed information to the applicant.
Letter of community support
Projects that are selected for funding must demonstrate community support. Applicants must include
at least one letter of support from a community organization, faith-based institution, community
center, or school that serves the community where the project is proposed to be located.
The following materials are to be submitted for each application:
1. A letter of consistency from the jurisdiction where the project is proposed (PDF format)
2. A letter of community support (PDF format)
3. SKHHP Addendum with narrative responses (Word format)
3.4. Underwriting Standards Addendum (PDF format)
4.5. Combined Funders Application that meets the following:
o Attachments under each Tab should be placed in a separate folder labeled with the Tab
number.
o The Project Workbook must be in Excel format with linked sheets unlocked and
formulas visible.
To submit an application please send an email with a link from OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, or
other file sharing services to Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Coordinator, at dplants@skhhp.org no
later than 5pm 3pm Pacific Standard Time on FridayWednesday, September 13, 20245.
Please note, if you have already received funding through SKHHP in a previous funding round, are re-
applying to SKHHP for additional funds, and are seeking other public funds, (e.g. King County,
Washington State Department of Commerce, Washington State Housing Finance Commission), you
must provide SKHHP with electronic copies of applications submitted to other funders.
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If you applied for funding in a previous funding round of the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund, were not
selected for funding, and were provided feedback on your application, please include a letter in your
application describing how any previously identified issues have been resolved.
If you were awarded funding from SKHHP in a previous funding round and are returning for an
additional award, please include a letter in your application describing why additional funds are
needed.
If you have any questions about application requirements, please contact Claire Vanessa Goodwin,
SKHHP Executive Manager, at (253) 931-3042 or email cvgoodwin@skhhp.org or Dorsol Plants, SKHHP
Program Coordinator, at (253) 804-5089 or email dplants@skhhp.org.
REVIEW PROCESS
Proposals will be reviewed using the following process:
Step 1. An initial screening will be conducted by SKHHP staff to determine the completeness of each
application. Staff reserves the right to deny applications that are incomplete.
Step 2. SKHHP will evaluate the applications at the Advisory and Executive Board meetings in October
and November and develop a recommendation to the respective City Councils. SKHHP’s initial
recommendation will be made by its Advisory Board with the final recommendation provided by the
SKHHP Executive Board.
Step 3. SKHHP member City Councils that have contributed funding will review and approve the
funding recommendation submitted by SKHHP, or will return the recommendation, with comments,
for further investigation before a final decision is made.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
General
Evaluation of applications will focus on an overall evaluation of all of the following key areas:
• Advancing the goals of equity, including the extent that projects are community-driven
and/or reduce or undo disproportionate harm to communities most impacted by historic
injustice and displacement, including extremely low-income households with incomes at or
below 30% AMI and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
• Feasibility, timeliness, and cost effectiveness, including total development cost per
unit/square feet, reasonableness and feasibility of schedule, budgets, and proforma,
adequacy of resources and ongoing sustainability, and site control to ensure timely
completion. Project sponsor should be in good standing with other public funders.
• Relevance of the project to local housing needs and funding priorities, including the extent
to which the project is consistent with the local plans (e.g., Consolidated Plan, Housing
Element, or area plans), and the extent to which housing need will be met and help to
achieve SKHHP’s stated priorities.
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• Suitability of the project sponsor and development team, including any track record
and/or housing development for success, adequacy of management plans, duration of
affordability, ongoing sustainability, adequacy of support services, and firmness of financial
commitments or likelihood of receiving those commitments.
• Consistency with underwriting standards, including proposed maximum rents being a
minimum of 10% below market rent, a debt coverage credit ratio of at least 1.2, and
construction escalation of at least 10% for new construction and 15% for rehabilitation. The
underwriting standards are consistent across King County public funders and should be
incorporated into applications. A detailed list is included as an addendum to the SKHHP
application and should be completed as part of the application package.
Specific
The following specific information areas will be evaluated for data to support the key focus areas
described above.
A. Development and Operating Budgets
Projects will be evaluated for cost effectiveness on a per unit and per square foot basis. Higher up-
front development costs may be justified to create long-term operational efficiencies (e.g., through use
of high-efficiency building systems), provided that those increased costs have a relatively short
payback period. Higher land costs may be justified to account for strategic location such as proximity to
transit or other local amenities. SKHHP may use third party reviewers to evaluate estimated
construction costs and feasibility of the overall project. Development and operating budget forms
should provide detailed explanation to support estimated expenses. If support services are identified
as an integral part of the project, a detailed services budget must also be submitted as part of the
Combined Funders Application. Proposed financing will be evaluated for feasibility based on expressed
interest from lenders and investors, and applicant (or applicant team, including more-experienced
consultants and partners) should have experience in obtaining financing, and other competitive criteria
(e.g., estimated tax credit score if LIHTC equity is proposed).
B. Project Readiness
Projects will be evaluated for their readiness to proceed. Applications should be complete and
thoroughly reviewed and vetted prior to submission to ensure accuracy of reported information. For
projects not proposing land acquisition, Aapplicants should demonstrate full site control. Projects that
propose significant fundraising should demonstrate steps taken to prepare for and implement a capital
campaign, including a plan and timeline for the proposed capital fundraising and, preferably, a track
record of past or current capital fundraising ability. Projects that will rely on public funding to cover the
costs of ongoing operations or services should identify and describe the availability of such funding,
and report on the project’s competitiveness for such funds based on discussions with likely funders.
C. Development Team Track Record
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Project review will take into consideration how well experienced development teams have performed
on previously funded projects and, in the interest in increasing the diversity of housing and community
developers, how less experienced developers (or partners/consultants on their team) demonstrate an
understanding of the steps and structures needed for success. When there is an applicable track record
(for the applicant or partner/consultants), the application should identify lessons learned from those
projects and describe how performance/actions have been modified as a result.
D. Property and Asset Management Capacity
The proposed property and asset management entities will be evaluated on their experience,
performance, or developing capacity in managing comparable developments. Successful asset
managers will have a detailed understanding of the physical and financial condition of their properties,
regularly updated capital needs assessments, and thoughtful policies for balancing the objective of
maintaining affordable rents and planning for healthy reserves and operating income to cover current
and future expenses. If a project is in its preliminary stages, a boiler plate management plan may be
submitted with the application. A final management plan will be required prior to contracting.
A successful management plan will include the following information:
• Occupancy: Information in the occupancy management plan must include lease information
(length, tenant eligibility and selection standards, standards for termination of lease, eviction,
lease renewal) and marketing strategies including local outreach.
• Facility: The facility management plan should include provisions for both routine and long-term
building maintenance.
• Supportive services: If applicable, the applicant must describe how any supportive services
identified as an integral part of the project will be provided, either directly or through linkages
with an existing network of service agencies and describe how those services will be in
accordance with best practices for the intended population including number of staff providing
the supportive services and hours dedicated solely to service provision at the project location.
E. Displacement and Relocation
Any activity which would result in the displacement of existing residents, especially low- and/or
moderate-income residents and/or BIPOC residents is discouraged. If displacement may occur, the
applicant must submit, as part of the application for capital funds, a plan for providing relocation
assistance to the displaced residents. If relocation may occur, the applicant is strongly encouraged to
contact the King County Housing Finance Program to discuss what relocation assistance may be
available. Relocation costs should be included in the project budget. Projects funded with federal
dollars (e.g., CDBG funds) must meet all applicable federal relocation requirements.
F. Supporting Equity
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The proposed project will be evaluated based on whether the development will advance SKHHP’s goals
of equity, including preserving existing communities at risk of displacement (which includes
manufactured housing communities); increasing opportunities for extremely low-income households
(households with incomes at or below 30% AMI); creating meaningful project partnerships (including
with BIPOC-lead organizations) that give voice and ownership to residents and communities of color;
affirmatively marketing new housing opportunities to communities less likely to access opportunities in
South King County; providing affordable housing as a public investment – and potential catalyst – in
areas that have traditionally received less services and/or public investments; and addressing historic
inequities in access to homeownership.
G. Nature of Location
As part of the decision process, reviewers will want to understand how the proposed development fits
into the neighborhood and would help further any number of public policy goals. Examples of
furthering public policy goals could include:
• Locating in a “high opportunity” location, with proximity to or easy access to jobs, grocery
stores, pharmacies, schools, /childcare, transportation, and community or cultural centers.
• Providing affordable housing in areas at high-risk of displacement or experiencing a loss of
naturally occurring affordable housing.
• Investing public dollars in areas traditionally/historically underserved or as a catalyst for further
investments and development.
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ATTACHMENT A: SKHHP SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
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SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS
Housing Capital Fund – 2025 Funding Guidelines
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The Cities of Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park,
Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila, plus King County have entered into an interlocal agreement to
cooperatively plan for and provide affordable housing in South King County through an organization
called the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP).
To accomplish this, SKHHP member cities provide funding to affordable housing projects through the
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. The general purpose of the Housing Capital Fund is to create and
preserve affordable housing that meets the needs of low-income households earning up to 60% of area
median income (AMI) for renters and up to 80% AMI for homeownership.
SKHHP welcomes all groups or agencies considering preserving or adding inventory of affordable
housing available to low-income households. We encourage interested parties to contact SKHHP as
early in the process as possible. SKHHP welcomes all inquiries, and our goal is to help project
proponents connect to partners and leverage funding to move forward in as coordinated an approach
as possible.
AVAILABLE FUNDING
Approximately $3.5 million in funding is anticipated to be available for the 2025 application round. This
total is comprised of revenue collected from SKHHP member city sales and/or use taxes authorized by
RCW 82.14.530 from House Bill (HB) 1590, RCW 82.14.540 from Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1406,
corresponding local enacting legislation, and pooled as authorized by RCW 82.14.540(10) and the
SKHHP pooling interlocal agreements.
Table 1: Available Funding Amount by Source
Revenue Source Amount
RCW 82.14.530 (HB 1590) $2,552,000
RCW 82.14.540 (SHB 1406) $922,000
Total $3,474,000
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FUNDING PRIORITIES
SKHHP has established the following priorities for the Housing Capital Fund in 2025 which are listed in
alphabetical order:
Collaboration. Project sponsors working in collaboration/partnership with local community -based
organizations are a high priority.
Community Connections and Engagement. Project sponsors that demonstrate connections and direct
experience with populations they are proposing to serve, and proven success in community
engagement and involvement in decision-making are a high priority.
Disproportionate Impact. Projects that ensure housing proactively meets the needs of and is available
to populations most disproportionately impacted by housing costs while complying with applicable tax
revenue restrictions and with relevant federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
Economic Opportunity. Projects that support the advancement of economic opportunity are a high
priority. This includes proximity to transit, commercial cores, and connections to workforce
development and other services that promote upward mobility, including, but not limited to childcare
centers, higher education institutions, and libraries.
Environmental Benefit. Projects that encourage positive health outcomes based on environmental
factors are a high-priority and may include, but are not limited to, housing within 0.5 mile to open
spaces, parks, neighborhood gardens, and tree-canopies and which avoid or mitigate exposure to
environmental hazards and pollutants.
Extremely Low Income and Supportive Housing. Proposals that provide rental housing for individuals
and families earning 0-30% AMI and proposals that incorporate supportive services are a high priority.
Geographic Distribution. The SKHHP Housing Capital Fund has a long-term objective to produce
housing across SKHHP member jurisdictions through the creation of a broad distribution in the location
of all types of affordable housing over time to maximize choice for individuals and families seeking
affordable homes within SKHHP’s geographic purview.
Homeownership. Projects that are able to provide homeownership opportunities for individuals and
families earning up to 80% AMI.
Leverage of Private and Public Investment. SKHHP encourages project sponsors to pursue private and
public investment that provides maximum leverage of local resources. Projects that already have
funding secured and/or leverage private and public investment are a high priority.
Preservation. Projects that preserve affordable housing through acquisition and/or rehabilitation are a
high priority. This includes housing units with expiring affordability requirements , income-restricted
properties, and residential rental properties that are affordable to households earning up to 60% AMI,
but do not have affordability requirements (naturally occurring affordable housing).
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Racial Equity. SKHHP encourages proposals that advance racial equity through strategies that
intentionally dismantle the racially disparate impacts of the current housing system and that interrupt
cyclical generational poverty. Strategies may include but are not limited to: preserving communities at
risk of displacement; creating project partnerships that give voice and ownership to communities of
color; affirmatively marketing new housing opportunities to populations disproportionately
experiencing cost burden and housing insecurity; and addressing historic inequities in access to
homeownership.
Transit-Oriented Development. Projects located within ½ mile of an existing or planned high-capacity
transit station, defined as fixed rail (light rail or Sounder train), bus rapid transit, or other high
frequency bus stop are a high priority. Transit-oriented development is designed to support dense,
walkable communities that increase access to employment, services, and other opportunities.
SCHEDULE
The following schedule is anticipated for the 2025 Housing Capital Fund application round:
June 16, 2025 Application package available
No later than August 4, 2025 Intent to apply form and pre-application meeting
September 3, 2025 Applications due by 3pm
November 21, 2025 SKHHP makes funding recommendations
February – March 2026 SKHHP recommendation reviewed by City Councils
April 2026 Award letters sent
INTENT TO APPLY FORM AND PRE-APPLICATION MEETING
Applicants are required to schedule a pre-application meeting held no later than August 4, 2025 and
to submit an intent to apply form in advance of the required pre-application meeting to identify and
discuss potential issues. An intent to apply form and pre-application meeting are required to be
eligible to apply to the funding round.
Pre-application meetings will include SKHHP staff as well as staff from the jurisdiction where the
project is proposed to be located. First-time applicants will benefit from meeting early and often with
SKHHP. Applicants should be prepared to provide a project description identifying the population to be
served, approximate number of units, income and affordability, type of construction (rehabilita tion or
new), neighborhood issues, whether relocation or displacement will be required, team members
(developer, architect, property manager), likely funding sources, and demonstration of how the
proposed project meets SKHHP’s goals and priorities. The intent to apply form will assist in providing
this information in advance of the pre-application meeting.
For projects located in cities, SKHHP staff shall notify the Mayor and City Manager (if applicable) of the
applicant’s intent to apply. For projects located in unincorporated King County, SKHHP staff shall notify
the County’s SKHHP Board Member. Within thirty days of being notified, a jurisdiction may submit a
statement on the project proposal to SKHHP staff as part of the project’s Housing Capital Fund
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application. Should the jurisdiction not be supportive, the proposal shall not move forward for
consideration in the current funding cycle.
Pre-application meetings will be held between June 23 and August 4, 2025. To set up a pre-
application meeting, please email Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Coordinator, at dplants@skhhp.org.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Housing Capital Funds may be applied for by applicants or a group of applicants that are:
• Non-profit organizations
• Private for-profit organizations
• Public housing authorities
• Public development authorities
• Units of local government
Partnerships involving combinations of the above groups are encouraged, especially in the case where
a private for-profit organization and/or applicants with less experience looking to strengthen
affordable housing development skills and abilities applies for funding. Partnerships are seen as
opportunities to build organizational capacity, achieve community outcomes, and reduce investment
risk for the Housing Capital Fund.
ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES
The general purpose of the Housing Capital Fund is to create and preserve affordable housing that
meets the needs of low-income households earning up to 60% AMI for renters and up to 80% AMI for
homeownership. SKHHP uses the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
income limits and rent limits developed for the Seattle -Bellevue Metro Area.
2025 Income and Rent Limits – King County AMI $157,100
Table 2: Maximum 2025 Household Income for Multifamily Rental Properties1
% of
AMI
Household Size
1-person 2-person 3-person 4-person 5-person 6-person 7-person 8-person
20% $22,000 $25,140 $28,280 $31,420 $33,940 $36,460 $38,980 $41,480
30% $33,050 $37,750 $42,450 $47,150 $50,950 $54,700 $58,500 $62,250
35% $38,500 $43,995 $49,490 $54,985 $59,395 $63,805 $68,215 $72,590
40% $44,000 $50,280 $56,560 $62,840 $67,880 $72,920 $77,960 $82,960
45% $49,500 $56,565 $63,630 $70,695 $76,365 $82,035 $87,705 $93,330
50% $55,000 $62,850 $70,700 $78,550 $84,850 $91,150 $97,450 $103,700
60% $66,000 $75,420 $84,840 $94,260 $101,820 $109,380 $116,940 $124,440
70% $77,000 $87,990 $98,980 $109,970 $118,790 $127,610 $136,430 $145,180
80% $88,000 $100,560 $113,120 $125,680 $135,760 $145,840 $155,920 $165,920
1 https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/mtsp.html; https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il25/Section8-
IncomeLimits-FY25.pdf; and https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html
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Table 3: Maximum Rent and Utilities for Projects Based on Unit Size*
% of AMI Number of Bedrooms
Studio 1-bedroom 2-bedroom 3-bedroom 4-bedroom 5-bedroom
20% $550 $589 $707 $817 $911 $1,005
30% $826 $885 $1,061 $1,226 $1,367 $1,509
35% $962 $1,031 $1,237 $1,429 $1,595 $1,760
40% $1,100 $1,178 $1,414 $1,634 $1,823 $2,011
45% $1,237 $1,325 $1,590 $1,838 $2,050 $2,262
50% $1,375 $1,473 $1,767 $2,042 $2,278 $2,514
60% $1,650 $1,767 $2,121 $2,451 $2,734 $3,017
70% $1,925 $2,062 $2,474 $2,859 $3,190 $3,520
80% $2,200 $2,357 $2,828 $3,268 $3,646 $4,023
*Maximum rent and utilities for projects based on unit size includes the cost of basic utilities paid by resident.
Unless the property pays ALL utilities, property must allow for the estimated amount the resident pays for
utilities when calculating rent charges, so that both together do not exceed the rent limits. Most properties use
public housing authority utility allowances. King County Housing Authority energy assistance supplements
(formerly called utility allowances).
Funds sourced from and authorized under RCW 82.14.530 (HB 1590) must support at least one of the
following population groups whose income is at or below 60% AMI:
• Persons with behavioral health disabilities
• Veterans
• Seniors
• Persons who are homeless or at-risk of being homeless2, including families with children
• Unaccompanied homeless youth or young adults
• Persons with disabilities
• Survivors of domestic violence
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
SKHHP funds provided from RCW 82.14.540 (SHB 1406) may be used for the following activities:
• Acquisition, and related costs such as appraisals, financing costs, and transaction costs
• Rehabilitation and new construction costs, including construction site development and off-site
development if necessary to ensure utility service to the project site
• Mixed-income projects so long as Housing Capital Fund dollars only assist units affordable at or
below 60% AMI or up to 80% AMI for homeownership projects
SKHHP funds provided from RCW 82.14.530 (HB 1590) may be used for the following activities:
2 At-risk of being homeless defined by HUD as earning less than 30% AMI with other conditions:
https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/AtRiskofHomelessnessDefinition_Criteria.pdf
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• Construction or acquisition of affordable housing, which may include supportive housing and
new units of affordable housing within an existing structure
• Acquisition of land for affordable housing
Currently, SKHHP does not have funds to support early technical assistance or predevelopment costs.
Applicants in preliminary stages are encouraged to apply to Impact Capital for predevelopment
funding.
SKHHP member cities understand that certain County, State, and Federal housing programs require
some level of matching by local resources. The SKHHP Housing Capital Fund is encouraged to be used
as a local match for these programs.
It is SKHHP’s preference not to be the sole public funder on a project. Applicants are encouraged to
apply to other public funders in addition to SKHHP such as the Department of Commerce’s Housing
Trust Fund, King County’s Housing Finance Program, and/or the Washington State Housing and Finance
Commission’s various programs.
INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Housing Capital Funds may NOT be used for:
• The development of any non-residential use. Housing Capital funds may be used in a mixed-use
development only for that portion of the development that is specific to residential use. This
restriction also applies to site development and off-site development costs for non-residential
uses.
• The cost of any program operating expenses
• The cost of any political or lobbying activities or materials
• Rehabilitation of single-family housing units in a manner that would duplicate participating
jurisdictions’ housing repair assistance programs
• Uses that are public capital facilities such as correctional facilities or impatient treatment
facilities
• Construction or acquisition of behavioral health-related facilities, or acquiring land for these
purposes
• Funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable housing and facilities
where housing-related programs are provided, or newly constructed evaluation and treatment
centers
• Operation, delivery, or evaluation of behavioral health treatment programs and services or
housing-related services
• Emergency shelter, transitional housing, or emergency housing
PROJECT LOCATION
All projects funded under this program must be located within the SKHHP sphere of influence (see
ATTACHMENT A).
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LOAN AND REGULATORY TERMS
Housing Capital Fund dollars will be made available as either secured grants or loans. SKHHP has
flexible terms designed to accommodate a range of projects and loan terms will vary based on the
financial needs of the project. Applicants should indicate in the application whether they are a pplying
for a grant or loan, and what loan terms are proposed for the project. Loan applicants will not receive
priority over grant applicants.
PERIOD OF AFFORDABILITY
SKHHP expects that projects will commit to providing long-term affordability in the form of a 50-year
covenant. A covenant will be recorded against the property that requires continued use of the
property for low-income housing for the period of affordability. During this period the owner or
property manager will be required to do annual reporting of tenant incomes and rents to ensure that
affordability requirements are met, and SKHHP will monitor those reports to ensure compliance. If the
project is converted to an alternative use or is otherwise not meeting the agreed upon terms in the
covenant any time during the project’s agreed-to term of affordability, the SKHHP Housing Capital
Fund contribution to the project will be subject to immediate repayment, and potentially a
proportionate share of appreciation.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Additional funding conditions will be spelled out in an award letter to successful applicants. At a
minimum, the following reporting requirements shall apply during development and occupancy:
Quarterly Status Reports
Quarterly status reports are required for all Housing Capital Fund funded projects during the
development stage (from the time funds are awarded until the project’s completion and occupancy).
The quarterly reports must at a minimum include the status of funds expended and progress to date. A
final budget must be prepared and submitted at the time of construction start and project completion.
SKHHP will rely on these quarterly reports to determine if satisfactory progress is being made on the
project. SKHHP staff will be entitled to inspect the project site during the project’s construction.
Ongoing Monitoring
After occupancy, the project sponsor will submit annual reports to SKHHP summarizing the number of
project beneficiaries, housing expenses for the target population, and the proportion of those
beneficiaries that are low- and/or moderate-income and that meet other eligibility criteria established
in the SKHHP contract and covenant. In addition, the annual report shall include certifications to SKHHP
that it is in compliance with the covenant, which shall include the most current occupancy information,
rent schedule (showing which units are in each income class), a calculation justifying any increases in
rents from the previous rent schedule, consistent with the covenant and the contract, and the actual
rents being charged to each unit. For projects supported by other public funders such as King County,
the Washington State Department of Commerce, and/or the Washington Housing Finance Commission,
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SKHHP shall accept the same annual report produced for those agencies so long as it contains the
necessary detail required by SKHHP to ensure compliance with the contract and covenant. The annual
reports shall be submitted by June 30 of each year and will be required for the full duration of the
affordability period. SKHHP will also periodically evaluate all projects for long term sustainability.
OTHER AWARD TERMS
The terms of the award will be detailed in the final contract and funding documents. For common
questions SKHHP receives regarding award terms, the following are provided:
Timeframe for Funding Commitment
The funding commitment continues for thirty-six (36) months from the date of final Council approval
and shall expire thereafter. An extension may be requested to SKHHP staff no later than sixty (60) days
prior to the expiration date. At that time, the project sponsor will provide a status report on progress
to date and expected schedule for start of construction and project completion. The SKHHP Executive
Board will consider a twelve-month extension only on the basis of documented, meaningful progress in
bringing the project to readiness or completion. At a minimum, the project sponsor will demonstrate
that all capital funding has been secured or is likely to be secured within a reasonable period.
Compensation and Method of Payment
SKHHP only provides funding based on documented invoices and only for activities agreed to in the
contract. SKHHP retains 5% of the funding award (“retention”) and shall release the retention only
after construction is complete and all other obligations outlined in the contract have been satisfied.
Procurement Requirements
Project sponsors shall use and document an open and competitive bidding process for construction
and related consultant services associated with the project, regardless of the source of funds used to
pay their costs, and shall keep records of its process in the event of an audit . Awardees shall pay RCW
39.12 prevailing wages in all projects funded by SKHHP that include construction activities, unless
federal funds awarded to the project mandate use of federal prevailing wage rates.
APPLICATION CONTENTS
SKHHP uses the Combined Funders Application, developed jointly with other public funders including the
Washington State Department of Commerce and King County. The Combined Funders Application
forms, SKHHP application addendums, and SKHHP notice of intent to apply are available on SKHHP’s
website at: http://skhhp.org/home/housing-capital-fund/
Letter of consistency
Projects that are selected for funding must demonstrate consistency with community priorities and
plans. Applicants must include a letter of consistency from the jurisdiction where the project is located
affirming the project is consistent with the Consolidated Plan, local comprehensive plan and it s housing
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element, and any local housing action plans. The jurisdiction will be provided a template from SKHHP
which can be used to provide the needed information to the applicant.
Letter of community support
Projects that are selected for funding must demonstrate community support. Applicants must include
at least one letter of support from a community organization, faith-based institution, community
center, or school that serves the community where the project is proposed to be located.
The following materials are to be submitted for each application:
1. A letter of consistency from the jurisdiction where the project is proposed (PDF format)
2. A letter of community support (PDF format)
3. SKHHP Addendum with narrative responses (Word format)
4. Underwriting Standards Addendum (PDF format)
5. Combined Funders Application that meets the following:
o Attachments under each Tab should be placed in a separate folder labeled with the Tab
number.
o The Project Workbook must be in Excel format with linked sheets unlocked and
formulas visible.
To submit an application please send an email with a link from OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, or
other file sharing services to Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Coordinator, at dplants@skhhp.org no
later than 3pm Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
If you applied for funding in a previous funding round of the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund, were not
selected for funding, and were provided feedback on your application, please include a letter in your
application describing how any previously identified issues have been resolved.
If you were awarded funding from SKHHP in a previous funding round and are returning for an
additional award, please include a letter in your application describing why additional funds are
needed.
If you have any questions about application requirements, please contact Claire Vanessa Goodwin,
SKHHP Executive Manager, at (253) 931-3042 or email cvgoodwin@skhhp.org or Dorsol Plants, SKHHP
Program Coordinator, at (253) 804-5089 or email dplants@skhhp.org.
REVIEW PROCESS
Proposals will be reviewed using the following process:
Step 1. An initial screening will be conducted by SKHHP staff to determine the completeness of each
application. Staff reserves the right to deny applications that are incomplete.
SKHHP 2025 Housing Capital Fund Guidelines Page 10 of 13
Step 2. SKHHP will evaluate the applications at the Advisory and Executive Board meetings in October
and November and develop a recommendation to the respective City Councils. SKHHP’s initial
recommendation will be made by its Advisory Board with the final recommendation provided by the
SKHHP Executive Board.
Step 3. SKHHP member City Councils that have contributed funding will review and approve the
funding recommendation submitted by SKHHP, or will return the recommendation, with comments,
for further investigation before a final decision is made.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
General
Evaluation of applications will focus on an overall evaluation of all of the following key areas:
• Advancing the goals of equity, including the extent that projects are community-driven
and/or reduce or undo disproportionate harm to communities most impacted by historic
injustice and displacement, including extremely low-income households with incomes at or
below 30% AMI and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
• Feasibility, timeliness, and cost effectiveness, including total development cost per
unit/square feet, reasonableness and feasibility of schedule, budgets, and proforma,
adequacy of resources and ongoing sustainability, and site control to ensure timely
completion. Project sponsor should be in good standing with other public funders.
• Relevance of the project to local housing needs and funding priorities, including the extent
to which the project is consistent with the local plans (e.g., Consolidated Plan, Housing
Element, or area plans), and the extent to which housing need will be met and help to
achieve SKHHP’s stated priorities.
• Suitability of the project sponsor and development team, including any track record
and/or housing development for success, adequacy of management plans, duration of
affordability, ongoing sustainability, adequacy of support services, and firmness of financial
commitments or likelihood of receiving those commitments.
• Consistency with underwriting standards, including proposed maximum rents being a
minimum of 10% below market rent, a debt coverage credit ratio of at least 1.2, and
construction escalation of at least 10% for new construction and 15% for rehabilitation. The
underwriting standards are consistent across King County public funders and should be
incorporated into applications. A detailed list is included as an addendum to the SKHHP
application and should be completed as part of the application package.
Specific
The following specific information areas will be evaluated for data to support the key focus areas
described above.
SKHHP 2025 Housing Capital Fund Guidelines Page 11 of 13
A. Development and Operating Budgets
SKHHP may use third party reviewers to evaluate estimated construction costs and feasibility of the
overall project. Development and operating budget forms should provide detailed explanation to
support estimated expenses. If support services are identified as an integral part of the project, a
detailed services budget must also be submitted as part of the Combined Funders Application .
Proposed financing will be evaluated for feasibility based on expressed interest from lenders and
investors, and applicant (or applicant team, including more -experienced consultants and partners)
should have experience in obtaining financing, and other c ompetitive criteria (e.g., estimated tax credit
score if LIHTC equity is proposed).
B. Project Readiness
Projects will be evaluated for their readiness to proceed. Applications should be complete and
thoroughly reviewed and vetted prior to submission to ensure accuracy of reported information. For
projects not proposing land acquisition, applicants should demonstrate full site control. Projects that
propose significant fundraising should demonstrate steps taken to prepare for and implement a capital
campaign, including a plan and timeline for the proposed capital fundraising and, preferably, a track
record of past or current capital fundraising ability. Projects that will rely on public funding to cover the
costs of ongoing operations or services should identify and describe the availability of such funding,
and report on the project’s competitiveness for such funds based on discussions with likely funders.
C. Development Team Track Record
Project review will take into consideration how experienced development teams have performed on
previously funded projects and, in the interest in increasing the diversity of housing and community
developers, how less experienced developers (or partners/consultants on their team) demonstrate an
understanding of the steps and structures needed for success. When there is an applicable track record
(for the applicant or partner/consultants), the application should identify lessons learned from those
projects and describe how performance/actions have been modified as a result.
D. Property and Asset Management Capacity
The proposed property and asset management entities will be evaluated on their experience,
performance, or developing capacity in managing comparable developments. Successful asset
managers will have a detailed understanding of the physical and financial condition of their properties,
regularly updated capital needs assessments, and thoughtful policies for balancing the objective of
maintaining affordable rents and planning for healthy reserves and operating income to cover current
and future expenses. If a project is in its preliminary stages, a boiler plate management plan may be
submitted with the application. A final management plan will be required prior to contracting.
A successful management plan will include the following information:
SKHHP 2025 Housing Capital Fund Guidelines Page 12 of 13
• Occupancy: Information in the occupancy management plan must include lease information
(length, tenant eligibility and selection standards, standards for termination of lease, eviction,
lease renewal) and marketing strategies including local outreach.
• Facility: The facility management plan should include provisions for both routine and long-term
building maintenance.
• Supportive services: If applicable, the applicant must describe how any supportive services
identified as an integral part of the project will be provided, either directly or through linkages
with an existing network of service agencies and describe how those services will be in
accordance with best practices for the intended population including number of staff providing
the supportive services and hours dedicated solely to service provision at the project location.
E. Displacement and Relocation
Any activity which would result in the displacement of existing residents, especially low- and/or
moderate-income residents and/or BIPOC residents is discouraged. If displacement may occur, the
applicant must submit, as part of the application for capital funds, a plan for providing relocation
assistance to the displaced residents. Relocation costs should be included in the project budget.
Projects funded with federal dollars (e.g., CDBG funds) must meet all applicable federal relocation
requirements.
F. Supporting Equity
The proposed project will be evaluated based on whether the development will advance SKHHP’s goals
of equity, including preserving existing communities at risk of displacement (which includes
manufactured housing communities); increasing opportunities for extremely low-income households
(households with incomes at or below 30% AMI); creating meaningful project partnerships (including
with BIPOC-lead organizations) that give voice and ownership to residents and communities of color;
affirmatively marketing new housing opportunities to communities less likely to access opportunities in
South King County; providing affordable housing as a public investment – and potential catalyst – in
areas that have traditionally received less services and/or public investments; and addressing historic
inequities in access to homeownership.
G. Nature of Location
As part of the decision process, reviewers will want to understand how the proposed development fits
into the neighborhood and would help further any number of public policy goals. Examples of
furthering public policy goals could include:
• Locating in a “high opportunity” location, with proximity to or easy access to jobs, grocery
stores, pharmacies, schools, childcare, transportation, and community or cultural centers.
• Providing affordable housing in areas at high-risk of displacement or experiencing a loss of
naturally occurring affordable housing.
• Investing public dollars in areas traditionally/historically underserved or as a catalyst for further
investments and development.
SKHHP 2025 Housing Capital Fund Guidelines Page 13 of 13
ATTACHMENT A: SKHHP SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
SKHHP Five-Year Plan - Potential Actions with Analysis and Recommendation June 6, 2025
Goal No. Five-Year Plan Action Origin Effort Impact Cost?Staffing
Required
Suitability for
contracting Note Recommendation
to Explore Further
1 Continue to grow the Housing Capital Fund and bring in private funders. Board Member
Medium-
High High No
.20 FTE
Ongoing Low
Items 1-3
interconnected.P
2 Establish and maintain 501c3 SKHHP Foundation for fundraising efforts.
Previous work
plan High
Medium-
High Yes
.50 FTE
Ongoing High
Items 1-3
interconnected.P
3
Support public and private fundraising efforts of public and private
entities (including non-profit corporations) to raise funds to carry out
SKHHP’s mission. ILA High
Medium-
High Maybe
.10 FTE
Ongoing High
Items 1-3
interconnected.
P
4
Pursue partnerships with member jurisdictions and other organizations
to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) including
through acquisition.
Preservation
survey - 8 cities
aligned
Medium-
Low High No
.10 FTE
Ongoing Low
Item 4 and 11
similar.
5
Develop SKHHP Executive Board briefings on key housing and
homelessness topics, especially as they relate to the goals of the work
plan. 2026 work plan Low High No
.02 FTE
Ongoing
(above
existing) NA
Opportunity to
invest more in
current work plan
items
P
6
Highlight what strategies the jurisdictions making significant progress on
affordable housing production have undertaken. Board Member Low Low No
.08 FTE One-
Time Medium
7
Hold discussions with developers about barriers to development in the
jurisdictions with few or no Housing Capital Fund projects. Board Member Low Low No
.02 FTE One-
Time Low
Joint Planners &
Developers
8
Partner with Workforce Development Council to advance workforce
housing. Board Member
Medium-
Low
Medium-
Low No
.02 FTE
Ongoing Low
Projects can apply
to Housing Capital
Fund
9
Maintain inventory of public and private sites available for affordable
housing. ILA High
Medium-
Low Yes .05 Ongoing High
Black Home
Initiative
developing
inventory
10
Represent SKHHP at relevant local and regional meetings and forums
that help advance SKHHP’s mission and provide a voice for increasing
access to safe, healthy, and affordable housing in South King County. 2026 work plan Low High No
.10 FTE
Ongoing
(above
existing) NA
Opportunity to
invest more in
current work plan
items
P
11
Connect affordable housing developers with property owners who
intend to sell naturally occurring affordable housing in coordination with
member cities. 2026 work plan
Medium-
Low High No
.02 FTE
Ongoing
(above
existing) NA
Opportunity to
invest more in
current work plan
items
P
12
Work with the Advisory Board and SKC agencies working on housing
affordability and regional housing stability to identify trends and
promising practices and to mobilize those agencies to support SKC
positions in regional decision making. ILA High
Medium-
High Maybe
.10-.25 FTE
Ongoing High
13
Meet with legislators as opportunities arise to inform about SKHHP’s
mission, goals, and the Housing Capital Fund and host a legislative forum
(odd numbered years). 2026 work plan
Medium-
Low High No
.02 FTE
Ongoing
(above
existing) NA
Opportunity to
invest more in
current work plan
items
Goal 2: Develop
policies to expand and
preserve affordable
housing
Goal 1: Fund the
expansion and
preservation of
affordable housing
Goal 3: Serve as an
advocate for South
King County
Page 1 of 2
SKHHP Five-Year Plan - Potential Actions with Analysis and Recommendation June 6, 2025
Goal No. Five-Year Plan Action Origin Effort Impact Cost?Staffing
Required
Suitability for
contracting Note Recommendation
to Explore Further
14 Transition to biennial work plan and budget
Staff Work
Group
Medium-
Low High No
.02 FTE One-
Time NA P
15
Develop webinars or self-studies to help new members get up to speed
quicker. Board Member Low Low No
.08 FTE One-
Time Low
2025/2026 work
plan P
16
Similar to ARCH, take a more active role in the management of member
cities' affordable housing reporting and management duties. Board Member High High Yes
.25 FTE Year
1
.5-.8 FTE
Ongoing Low
P
17
Assist members in developing strategies and programs to achieve State
GMA housing goals, growth targets, local Comp Plan Housing Element
goals, and local housing strategy plans. ILA High High Maybe
.10-.25 FTE
Ongoing Medium
18
Provide technical assistance to any member considering adopting land
use incentives or affordable housing programs such as researching
model programs, developing draft legislation, preparing briefing
materials and making presentations to planning commissions and
councils on request. ILA High High Maybe
.25-.50 FTE
Ongoing Medium
19
Administer direct service housing programs on behalf of any member
including but not limited to relocation assistance programs, rent voucher
and/or deposit loan programs. ILA High High Yes
.50 FTE Year
1
.80-1.0 FTE
Ongoing Low
20 Explore how to connect homelessness more to our housing work. Board Member High
Medium-
High Maybe
.10-.20 FTE
Ongoing Medium
21 Delve into non-housing root causes of homelessness. Board Member High
Medium-
High Maybe Depends High
New: Advance a
regional approach to
addressing
homelessness
Goal 4: Manage
operations and
administration
New: Support member
cities advancement of
affordable housing
Page 2 of 2
SKHHP June Executive
Board Meeting
Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
June 13, 2025
2025 Housing Capital
Fund Guidelines
Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
June 13, 2025
Background
•SKHHP members pool resources from SHB 1406, HB 1590,
and the general fund for affordable housing construction and
preservation/rehabilitation
•ILA for pooling sales tax receipts to administer funds under
RCW 82.14.530 and RCW 82.14.540
3
Board Request – New Priority
4
Environmental Benefit. Projects that encourage positive health
outcomes based on environmental factors are a high-priority and
may include, but are not limited to, housing within 0.5 mile to open
spaces, parks, neighborhood gardens, and tree-canopies and projects
which avoid or mitigate exposure to environmental hazards and
pollutants.
Ineligible Activities
5
•The development of any non-residential use. Housing Capital funds may be used in a mixed-use
development only for that portion of the development that is specific to the residential use. This
restriction also applies to site development and off-site development costs for non-residential uses.
•The cost of any program operating expenses
•The cost of any political or lobbying activities or materials
•Rehabilitation of single-family housing units in a manner that would duplicate participating
jurisdictions’ housing repair assistance programs
•Uses that are public capital facilities such as correctional facilities or impatient treatment facilities
•Construction or acquisition of behavioral health-related facilities, or acquiring land for these purposes
•Funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable housing and facilities where
housing-related programs are provided, or newly constructed evaluation and treatment centers
•Operation, delivery, or evaluation of behavioral health treatment programs and services or housing-
related services
•Emergency shelter, transitional housing, or emergency housing
Added New Evaluation Criteria
6
New Revised Language
7
Projects will be evaluated for cost effectiveness based on both immediate impact and
long-term benefit on a per unit and per square foot basis. Higher up-front
development costs may be justified to create long-term operational efficiencies (e.g.,
through use of high-efficiency building systems), provided that those increased costs
have a relatively short payback period. Higher land costs may be justified to account
for strategic location such as proximity to transit or other local amenities.
SKHHP Five-Year Plan
Development
Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
June 13, 2025
Today’s Goals
•Review recommendation on five-year plan items to explore further.
•Get feedback on recommendation.
•Through discussion, and using the recommendation as a starting place, get to consensus on five-year plan items to explore further and SKHHP’s role in addressing homelessness.
9
SKHHP
Mission
•South King County jurisdictions
working together and sharing
resources to create a coordinated,
comprehensive, and equitable
approach to increasing housing
stability, reducing homelessness,
and producing and preserving
quality affordable housing in South
King County.
10
Interlocal Agreement - Whereas
•“common goal to ensure the availability of housing that meets the needs of all income levels in SKC”
•“parties wish to provide a sound base of housing policies and programs in SKC and to complement
the efforts of existing public and private organizations to address housing needs in SKC”
•“parties wish to act cooperatively to formulate affordable housing policies and strategies that address
housing stability, to foster efforts to preserve and provide affordable housing by combining public
funding with private sector resources, to support the implementation of the goals of the GMA, related
countywide planning policies and other local policies and programs relating to affordable housing”
•“parties have determined that the most efficient and expeditious way for the parties to address
affordable housing needs in SKC is through cooperative action and pooling public and private
resources”
•“not to duplicate efforts of non-profit corporations and other entities already providing affordable
housing related services”
•“a cooperative work plan with a primary focus on the production and preservation of affordable
housing is needed because the lack of access to affordable housing is one of the key contributors to
homelessness”
•“workplan activities will be consistent with the purpose described in this agreement”
11
Interlocal Agreement - Purpose
•“All parties to this agreement have a
responsibility for local and regional planning for
the provision of housing affordable to residents
that work and/or live in SKC. The parties agree
to act cooperatively to formulate affordable
housing policies that address housing stability
and to foster efforts to preserve and provide
affordable housing by combining public funding
with private-sector resources.”
12
Why a Five-Year Plan?
13
•Important to have longer term vision for the organization
•Helps us stay accountable to each other
•Provides opportunity to do big things that take time
•Provides time to plan for resource needs
Recommendations are….
14
•Those items recommended that we do more exploratory work on to identify
cost, potential funding sources, staffing, contracting potential, purpose,
opportunities, challenges
•Exploratory work will inform Board decision on items to pursue
•Based on:
•Building upon current Board priorities
•Maximizing our limited staff capacity and growing it in creative ways
•Assuming any future additional staff would likely be funded from self-sustaining sources
•Survey responses from the Board and other individual conversations/communications
•Staff Work Group input
•Envisioning what SKHHP can become in 20 years
Five-Year Plan –
Potential Actions
with Analysis and
Recommendation
(see handout)
Goal No.Five-Year Plan Action Origin Effort Impact Cost?Staffing
Required
Suitability for
contracting Note Recommendation
to Explore Further
1 Continue to grow the Housing Capital Fund and bring in private funders.Board Member
Medium-
High High No
.20 FTE
Ongoing Low
Items 1-3
interconnected.
2 Establish and maintain 501c3 SKHHP Foundation for fundraising efforts.
Previous work
plan High
Medium-
High Yes
.50 FTE
Ongoing High
Items 1-3
interconnected.
3
Support public and private fundraising efforts of public and private
entities (including non-profit corporations) to raise funds to carry out
SKHHP’s mission. ILA High
Medium-
High Maybe
.10 FTE
Ongoing High
Items 1-3
interconnected.
4
Pursue partnerships with member jurisdictions and other organizations
to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) including
through acquisition.
Preservation
survey - 8 cities
aligned
Medium-
Low High No
.10 FTE
Ongoing Low
Item 4 and 11
similar.
5
Develop SKHHP Executive Board briefings on key housing and
homelessness topics, especially as they relate to the goals of the work
plan.2026 work plan Low High No
.02 FTE
Ongoing
(above
existing)NA
Opportunity to
invest more in
current work plan
items
6
Highlight what strategies the jurisdictions making significant progress on
affordable housing production have undertaken. Board Member Low Low No
.08 FTE One-
Time Medium
7
Hold discussions with developers about barriers to development in the
jurisdictions with few or no Housing Capital Fund projects. Board Member Low Low No
.02 FTE One-
Time Low
Joint Planners &
Developers
8
Partner with Workforce Development Council to advance workforce
housing.Board Member
Medium-
Low
Medium-
Low No
.02 FTE
Ongoing Low
Projects can apply
to Housing Capital
Fund
9
Maintain inventory of public and private sites available for affordable
housing. ILA High
Medium-
Low Yes .05 Ongoing High
Black Home
Initiative
developing
inventory
10
Represent SKHHP at relevant local and regional meetings and forums
that help advance SKHHP’s mission and provide a voice for increasing
access to safe, healthy, and affordable housing in South King County.2026 work plan Low High No
.10 FTE
Ongoing
(above
existing)NA
Opportunity to
invest more in
current work plan
items
11
Connect affordable housing developers with property owners who
intend to sell naturally occurring affordable housing in coordination with
member cities.2026 work plan
Medium-
Low High No
.02 FTE
Ongoing
(above
existing)NA
Opportunity to
invest more in
current work plan
items
12
Work with the Advisory Board and SKC agencies working on housing
affordability and regional housing stability to identify trends and
promising practices and to mobilize those agencies to support SKC
positions in regional decision making.ILA High
Medium-
High Maybe
.10-.25 FTE
Ongoing High
13
Meet with legislators as opportunities arise to inform about SKHHP’s
mission, goals, and the Housing Capital Fund and host a legislative forum
(odd numbered years).2026 work plan
Medium-
Low High No
.02 FTE
Ongoing
(above
existing)NA
Opportunity to
invest more in
current work plan
items
14 Transition to biennial work plan and budget
Staff Work
Group
Medium-
Low High No
.02 FTE One-
Time NA
15
Develop webinars or self-studies to help new members get up to speed
quicker.Board Member Low Low No
.08 FTE One-
Time Low
2025/2026 work
plan
16
Similar to ARCH, take a more active role in the management of member
cities' affordable housing reporting and management duties.Board Member High High Yes
.25 FTE Year
1
.5-.8 FTE
Ongoing Low
17
Assist members in developing strategies and programs to achieve State
GMA housing goals, growth targets, local Comp Plan Housing Element
goals, and local housing strategy plans.ILA High High Maybe
.10-.25 FTE
Ongoing Medium
18
Provide technical assistance to any member considering adopting land
use incentives or affordable housing programs such as researching
model programs, developing draft legislation, preparing briefing
materials and making presentations to planning commissions and
councils on request. ILA High High Maybe
.25-.50 FTE
Ongoing Medium
19
Administer direct service housing programs on behalf of any member
including but not limited to relocation assistance programs, rent
voucher and/or deposit loan programs. ILA High High Yes
.50 FTE Year
1
.80-1.0 FTE
Ongoing Low
20 Explore how to connect homelessness more to our housing work.Board Member High
Medium-
High Maybe
.10-.20 FTE
Ongoing Medium
21 Delve into non-housing root causes of homelessness.Board Member High
Medium-
High Maybe Depends High
New: Advance a
regional approach to
addressing
homelessness
Goal 2: Develop
policies to expand and
preserve affordable
housing
Goal 1: Fund the
expansion and
preservation of
affordable housing
Goal 3: Serve as an
advocate for South
King County
Goal 4: Manage
operations and
administration
New: Support
member cities
advancement of
affordable housing
15
Staff Capacity
Analysis
16
Prevention
Making the experience of homelessness rare
through strategies that address the root cause of
homelessness in addition to financial assistance
and case management support that prevents
individuals and families from ever becoming
homeless.
Rental Assistance
Eviction/ Foreclosure Prevention
Homelessness Prevention
Crisis Response
Making the experience of homelessness as
brief as possible through programs that
create pathways out of homelessness into
permanent housing.
Street Outreach
Day Shelters
Diversion
Emergency Shelters
Housing
Making the experience of homelessness non-
recurring through permanent housing and by
advocating for additional affordable housing
opportunities.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Other Permanent Housing
Transitional
Housing
Rapid Re-
Housing*
Experiencing Homelessness Receiving Housing Support & ServicesExperiencing Housing Instability
*Households enrolled in Rapid Re-housing
are still experiencing homelessness until
their housing search ends and they move
into housing.
Source: KCRHA Data and Measurements
SKHHP’s current role in
addressing homelessness
Addressing Homelessness
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•Staff Work Group recommendation: Continue to focus on funding the
construction and preservation of affordable housing
•Recommendation is based on:
•SKHHP’s work currently making an impact on homelessness
•Through the Housing Capital Fund, SKHHP helps move people from crisis to stability
•To date, SKHHP has supported the construction of 105 units for homeless households plus
40 units for 30% AMI general households and preserved 45 units through rehab to support
housing stability of those residents (679 total units funded)
•Limited SKHHP staff and resources
•308,677 affordable housing units needed across King County between 2019 and 2044 plus an
additional 58,983 emergency housing beds
•Statewide and regional service providers firm belief that addressing housing crisis is key to
addressing homelessness
Board Feedback
19
1.What are your thoughts on the recommendation?
2.How does this align with your vision and the vision of your city/county for SKHHP?
3.What concerns do you have?
4.What additional information do you need at a follow-up meeting or today to decide whether to move forward with an item or not?
Next Steps
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For the items the Board would like brought back:
•Identity: cost, potential funding sources, staffing, contracting
potential, purpose, opportunities, challenges
•What it might look like
•Potential to bring in relevant guest speakers
•How we would integrate into our existing work plan
•Anything else identified by the Board in discussion today
Thank you!
Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
cvgoodwin@skhhp.org
June 13, 2025