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SKHHP Advisory Board
November 7, 2024, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
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Phone: 253-215-8782
Time Agenda
3:30 Welcome / Introductions / Opening
3:40 October 3, 2024 Meeting Minutes
3:45 Executive Board Liaison Update
3:50 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Recommendation
5:25 Updates / Announcements
5:30 Closing
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SKHHP Advisory Board Meeting
October 3, 2024
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dorsol Plants called the meeting to order at 3:33 PM.
ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Advisory Board members present: Rumi Takahashi, Kent Hay, Menka Soni, Phoebe Anderson-
Kline, Grace Wood, Uche Okezie, Olga Lindbom, Hamdi Abdulle, Marie Arns.
Other attendees: Dorsol Plants, SKHHP; Claire Goodwin, SKHHP; Zajj Collins, ACHDO.
II. SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
Menka Soni motioned to approve the September 5, 2024 minutes, seconded by Kent Hay. (9-0)
III. EXECUTIVE BOARD AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOUR UPDATE
Dorsol Plants provided a brief update on the affordable housing tour in place of the September
Executive Board meeting. The tour, which comprised a mix of SKHHP Executive Board
members and government staff, seemed to go well. It visited three sites across South King
County, focusing on how previous funding had supported affordable housing projects. Dorsol
Plants expressed gratitude to MSC and Homestead CLT for helping to support the tour. A
recording of the tour will be made available in the next couple of weeks.
IV. 2024 SKHHP HOUSING CAPITAL FUND APPLICATION REVIEW AND
EVALUATION
An overview of the 2024 Housing Capital Fund process and timeline was provided.
Phoebe Anderson-Kline recused herself from the 2024 Housing Capital Fund Application
review.
Hamdi Abdulle disclosed that she has a partnership relationship with Mercy Housing NW and
Habitat for Humanity and was concerned she should recuse herself from those applications.
Dorsol Plants responded that to recuse oneself would require the board member not to
participate in the review process. Claire Goodwin asked Hamdi Abdulle if she would have any
personal or financial benefit from reviewing the projects. Hamdi Abdulle said that she would not
gain any personal or financial gain from any of the reviewed projects.
Kent Hay disclosed that he is employed by the City of Auburn but has no personal or financial
interest in any of the applications being considered.
Olga Lindbom disclosed that Open Doors partners with Mercy Housing NW on a separate
project but has no personal or financial interest in any of the applications being considered.
Rumi Takahashi disclosed that she is an employee of SMR Architects, which has worked with a
few applicants but has no personal or financial interest in any of the applications being
considered.
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Grace Wood disclosed that King County Housing Authority has provided one of the applicants
with section-based vouchers but has no personal or financial interest in any of the applications
being considered.
Claire Goodwin clarified that Hamdi Abdulle could participate in the application review process.
An overview of each application was provided.
Rumi Takahashi asked if SKHHP staff could provide a table of contents showing where
supporting documents were located by tab in the application. Dorsol Plants responded that
there were a couple of sources of the information, including the application checklist, which
should detail what documents were provided.
Olga Lindbom asked if case management would be provided on-site for the St Stephen project.
Dorsol Plants responded that about 20% of the case manager's full-time schedule was
dedicated to the site, and they would provide in-house visits. The project does not have a
community space in the current plan.
Kent Hay asked if the St Stephen project was also harm-reduction housing. Claire Goodwin
responded that the application didn't use that language but described the program as low-
barrier entry and offered to contact St Stephen to clarify.
Hamdi Abdulle expressed concerns about geographic equity, as two of the projects are in
Renton. Claire Goodwin responded that geographic equity is one of several priorities that the
Advisory Board would consider during the evaluation. She continued that this is the first year
that SKHHP has received applications for projects in the City of Renton and has not funded any
projects there at this time.
Menka Soni asked if SKHHP would be open to partially funding a project. Claire Goodwin
responded that was an option for the Advisory Board.
Menka Soni asked what the major differences between the 2024 application for TWG's Pandion
at Star Lake and the application in 2023 were. Claire Goodwin responded that the project was
initially serving a wide range of communities, including households exiting homelessness,
households with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Senior housing, and other
populations. The project has been streamlined, and the budget has been reduced to help focus
the project more. The application in 2023 included a site plan for two buildings, but the project
has been reduced to one building in the 2024 application.
Rumi Takahashi asked how MSC's Victorian Place II rehabilitation project that SKHHP funded
last year was going. Claire Goodwin responded that Victorian Place II was part of the
September Affordable Housing tour, and SKHHP is working to finalize our contract in the next
couple of weeks, but it sounds like it is going well. Dorsol Plants added that MSC did need to
update their scope of work due to cost overruns tied into construction inflation, and MSC
identified that they took lessons learned from the project and applied them to the White River
application, which includes a 20% construction contingency.
Claire Goodwin explained the upcoming process for the November meeting, at which the
Advisory Board will review the evaluation forms and have time for a brief discussion of the
projects. The goal of the November meeting is to finalize the funding recommendation for the
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Executive Board. If the Advisory Board needs more time, SKHHP staff will try to coordinate
additional time for the Advisory Board to develop their recommendation.
VIII. UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
No updates or announcements were made.
IX. CLOSING/ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 PM.
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Memorandum
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
TO: SKHHP Advisory Board
DATE: October 31, 2024
RE: 2024 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Applicant Review and Recommendation
OVERVIEW
Six applications were submitted to SKHHP’s 2024 Housing Capital Fund. A summary of each project is included
in this memo. The applications include the following:
Project sponsor
and name units eligibility unrestricted requested
St Stephen/ Way
Back Inn – Steele Rental
Star Lake Rental
– Burien Family Rental
Humanity – Burien Homeownership
Willowcrest II Homeownership
– White River Apts. Rental
At the October 3, 2024 SKHHP Advisory Board meeting, the Board began their review of the six project
applications submitted to the 2024 funding round of the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. A recommendation on
which projects to fund is anticipated at the November 7, 2024 meeting for the Executive Board’s consideration
at their November 15, 2024 meeting. Funding requests total over $9.2 million, with $4.1 million available.
PROCESS
Advisory Board
recommendation
(November 2024)
Executive Board finalizes
recommendation
(November 2024)
Member Councils approve
funding recommendation
(January-March 2025)
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1. St. Stephen Housing Association/Way Back Inn – Steele House
Funding request: $2,370,000
Address: 3001-3006 NE 16th Street, Renton, WA 98056
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406/Unrestricted): All
PROJECT SUMMARY
Steele House is a 6-unit multifamily rental, low-barrier, permanent housing project with supports in
Renton. The project will support households experiencing homelessness earning up to 30% area median
income (AMI). Each unit will have 3-bedrooms and 1.5-bathrooms and are intended to serve families.
The project is a partnership between St. Stephen Housing Association and Way Back Inn (WBI) who are
in the process of merging as an organization. The site is currently owned and operated by WBI and
houses a transitional housing duplex for individuals experiencing homelessness. The project would
phase out the site used as transitional housing, allowing all six-month leases to end, and tear down the
existing structure. WBI intends to transfer ownership of the site to St. Stephen Housing as part of this
project.
SKHHP funds sourced through HB 1590 are eligible to be used to support the entire request.
LOCATION
The project is located across the street from the Bezos Academy – North Highlands location, Meadow
Crest Early Learning Center, and a playground. McKnight Middle School, Renton Highlands Park and
Ride, multiple restaurants and retail stores along Sunset Boulevard, and a Rite Aid Pharmacy are all
located within 0.5 mile radius. A grocery store is located within 0.6 mile radius.
POPULATION SERVED
Households with children experiencing homelessness earning up to 30% AMI at entry, with the potential
to raise their income up to 50% AMI while living at the property.
RELOCATION
There will be no relocation necessary for this project. The current site has a duplex which serves as
transitional housing through Way Back Inn. The program length is for six months, and the applicant
intends to allow the current residents to remain until the end of their lease. New tenants will not be
selected until the new construction is completed.
SERVICES/PARTNERSHIPS
St. Stephen Housing will provide on-site case management services to address any additional needs or
challenges that may arise, such as mental health, substance abuse, or employment assistance. The
current case manager from Way Back Inn will remain in their position after the merger, ensuring
continuity of care.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
Site Control 2016
Building Permits Issued 12/31/2025
Begin Construction 12/31/2025
Begin Lease-up 1/31/2026
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 12/31/2026
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
SKHHP funds would be used for the demolition of the existing structure and new construction of a six-
plex.
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed Amount Status
TOTAL
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
TOTAL
Residential Cost Per Square Foot
Item Amount
Residential Cost Per Unit Based on Unit Size
Unit Size Number of
Units
Unit Square
Footage
Cost per Unit
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PROJECT OPERATING BUDGET
Numbers reflect year one of the operating budget.
Revenues Amount Per Unit
TOTAL $128,304 --
Expenses Amount Per Unit
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES $94,472 $15,745
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DEBT SERVICE $33,832 $5,639
Debt service Amount Per Unit
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: St. Stephen Housing/Way Back Inn
Developer: G2 Civil
Architect: Daniel Umbach Architect, LLC
Construction: Has yet to be selected
Legal: Apex Law Group
Property Management: St. Stephen Housing
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• SKHHP funds are requested in the form of a grant.
• St. Stephen Housing and Way Back Inn are merging, and St. Stephen Housing will be the
surviving legal entity. Way Back Inn will be absorbed into St. Stephen Housing and staff will stay
in place. The current duplex on the site is managed by Way Back Inn and the case manager will
stay on as a St. Stephen Housing employee. The merger has just started and there are still a lot
of moving parts between organizations. However, the merger is expected to go smoothly, with
no outstanding issues of concern, and will close before the end of 2024.
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• St. Stephen Housing, a non-profit organization, developed City Park Townhomes in Auburn in
2001 with funding from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund, King County Housing Finance
Program, the Gates Foundation, and support from the City of Renton. Way Back Inn, a long-time
provider of transitional housing in Renton, developed the current proposal.
• Preliminary building renderings have been completed, but more detailed structural drawings
have yet to be done since the project is in an early phase.
• Phase I ESA recommended no further action at this time, and even though the consultant was
not able to obtain data from the Department of Ecology, the King County Health Department, or
the City of Renton in the timeframe needed to submit by SKHHP’s application deadline, St.
Stephen Housing received further comment from the ESA consultant that stated that when the
records do become available their professional opinion is that it will not cause any changes to
the report.
• St. Stephen Housing has reported the intent to use cash reserves totaling $1 million that will be
used as bridge funding until grant reimbursement.
• The case manager ratio is approximately 1:25.
• The project provides badly needed permanent housing with support services for families exiting
homeless at 0-30% AMI.
• Recent and pending construction in the surrounding neighborhood such as street frontage and
sewer improvement by the City of Renton could provide cost reductions on the project.
• The project uses the Housing First model and is a low barrier to entry project. The screening
process will prioritize factors key for successful tenancy, such as rental history and income
verification, while minimizing barriers for individuals who may have experienced past
challenges. The project also subscribes to harm reduction policies for tenants living in the
project.
• The project will implement program rules to promote a safe, respectful, and sustainable living
environment for all residents. These rules may include:
o Quiet hours: Adherence to designated quiet hours to minimize noise disturbances for all
residents.
o Guest policy: Guidelines for visitors and overnight guests, including notification
requirements and restrictions on the number of guests allowed.
o Pet policy: Regulations regarding pets, such as pet registration, leash laws, and waste
cleanup.
o Maintenance and repairs: Expectations for reporting maintenance issues promptly and
taking care of the housing unit.
o Community behavior: Guidelines for respectful interactions with other residents and
staff.
• Should the project not be funded this year, the organization will continue to manage it without
demolition until funding is secured for the expansion. They will continue to fund the
development of more finalized architectural drawings to move the project to permitting by the
City of Renton, using existing reserves.
• St. Stephen Housing has not developed any new construction projects within the previous 20
years, although they did receive public funding from the Department of Commerce’s Housing
Trust Fund Housing Preservation Program in both 2018 and 2022 for renovations and
improvements to the City Park Townhomes in Auburn.
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• The organization’s Board has members with lived experience of homelessness as well as 20% of
their staff.
• All staff will prioritize cultural competency and equity to foster a welcoming and supportive
environment for families from diverse backgrounds and work towards services that are
responsive to the needs of the tenants.
• The sponsor will continue their partnership with Parent Trust for Washington Children to
provide a Family Advocate who supports families with parenting issues and child abuse and
neglect prevention activities; with Neighborhood House, who provides job search assistance and
Valley Cities and Catholic Community Services’ CREW program to provide counseling, recovery
and wellness services to tenants; and will work closely with Money Matters for financial literacy
and planning. The sponsor also partners with both KidVantage and Birthday Dreams to provide
diapers, baby needs and birthday support for the children in the program and frequently works
with Wellspring Family Services, giving tenants access to a tenant education course.
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2. TWG Development - Pandion at Star Lake
Funding request: $2,000,000
Address: 2526 S 272nd St., Kent, WA 98032
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406/Unrestricted): All
PROJECT SUMMARY
Pandion at Star Lake secured an award from SKHHP in the 2023 Housing Capital Fund funding round
totaling $1,170,000. Since that time, the project has been modified to appeal to other funders. The
revised project is what is discussed in this memo.
Pandion at Star Lake is a 251-unit multifamily, mixed-use rental project in Kent located adjacent to the
Kent/Star Lake Link light rail station. The project will support households earning between 30% AMI and
80% AMI. 47 units will support households up to 80% AMI. The project has been proposed as a 4% Low
Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) development.
This transit-oriented development (TOD) project will provide a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-
bedroom units. The project will include ground floor commercial space consisting of a K-12 learning
center for low-income children operated by the Renton-based STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN).
The property was purchased by the developer in December 2022. The project is a six-story building with
five stories of affordable housing over one story of commercial space which also includes ten units of
housing at the residential lobby level, plus basement level parking.
The 251 units includes 163 units for the general population, 59 units for families with children, and 29
units for families with children that require permanent supportive services and are at-risk of being
homeless. 24 units would be accessible units. The project includes 92 studios, 71 1-bedrooms, 36 2-
bedrooms, and 52 3-bedrooms.
29 units of the project are eligible for HB 1590 funds which includes those units for families with
children at-risk of homelessness and require permanent supportive services who earn up to 30% AMI.
Those units would be served by Vision House which would provide on-site supportive services. Of the
29-units, 20-units would be 2-bedroom units and 9-units would be 3-bedroom units to accommodate
families.
LOCATION
The project is in Kent off South 272nd Street and is a TOD project that will be located adjacent to the
future Star Lake Link light rail station. Mark Twain Elementary School, the West Hill Medical Clinic,
Safeway, UPS Store, a pet hospital, Great Clips, Bartell Drugs, Planet Fitness, an international grocery
store, a faith-based organization, and other commercial amenities are located within 0.5 mile of the
project. Woodmont Library, a coffee shop, and another gym are located within one mile of the project.
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POPULATION SERVED
The 251 units includes 163 units for the general population, 59 units for families with children, and 29
units for families with children that require permanent supportive services and are at-risk of being
homeless. The project will serve households earning 30-80% AMI.
RELOCATION
No relocation associated with this project.
SERVICES/PARTNERSHIPS
Vision House will provide supportive services for 29-units set aside for families exiting the Vision House
Family Transitional Housing program and are ready for permanent housing at the Pandion. TWG will
provide as-needed referrals to supportive services for households residing in units serving 50% and 60%
AMI. All resident services will be provided onsite or through direct referral through partnership with
local providers.
TWG and Vision House will combine efforts to hire a community outreach specialist to conduct outreach
to identify and network with South King County organizations who could provide additional services to
residents. SPIN will likely use all of the commercial space at the project and should they want more
space, there is room to accommodate that request.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Site Control 12/6/2022
Building Permit Issued 12/1/2025
Begin Construction 12/31/2025
Begin Lease-up 11/1/2027
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 12/31/2027
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
SKHHP funds would be used for new building construction.
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed Amount Status
TOTAL
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Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
TOTAL
TOTAL NON-RESIDENTIAL
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL (includes common areas)
Residential Cost Per Square Foot
Item Amount
Residential Cost Per Unit Based on Unit Size
Unit Size Number of
Units
Unit Square
Footage
Cost per Unit
PROJECT OPERATING BUDGET
Numbers reflect year one of the operating budget.
Revenues Amount Per Unit
TOTAL --
Expenses Amount Per Unit
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TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES $1,302,102 $5,188
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DEBT SERVICE $3,495,896 $13,928
Debt service Amount Per Unit
TOTAL $3,495,896 --
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: TWG Development and Vision House
Developer: TWG Development
Architect: Ankrom Moisan
Construction: Venture General Contracting
Legal: Ice Miller & Kantor Taylor
Property Management: TWG Management
TWG Development has 18 years of development experience with 110 developments across 18 states.
Since 2022, TWG has closed over 30 9% and 4% LIHTC projects.
TWG Property Management oversees 90 properties, 60 of which are LIHTC properties. The property
management plan includes an onsite property manager and onsite maintenance technician five days of
the week.
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• SKHHP funds are requested in the form of a deferred, 1% interest, non-forgivable loan to the
LIHTC partnership.
• SKHHP is the only public funder that has committed funding thus far.
• TWG secured an award from SKHHP in 2023, though it was less than half the amount requested.
SKHHP chose to award the reduced funding based on timing of the project’s anticipated
construction start date which was further out than other applicants. SKHHP exhausted the
available HB 1590 funds in 2023.
• The sponsor is structured as a for-profit organization which is impeding the ability of the project
to apply for funding at the state level.
• Anticipated King County TOD funding to be approximately $20 million this funding round.
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• If the project is not awarded SKHHP funds this year, TWG will need to increase most AMIs in the
project and proceed under a different debt structure. Current land and predevelop loans are
accruing interest so the path that allows them close before 2026 is preferred.
• TWG agreed to voluntarily meet the City of Kent’s design standards for the properties zoned
“Midway Transit Community,” which includes higher standards than mixed-use commercial.
• Includes 190 parking stalls partially underground.
• For the 29 30% AMI units, low barrier to entry with general screening criteria includes:
methamphetamine production conviction in federal housing and sex offences, ID and proof of
residency required for subsidized units (KCHA), and criminal and sex offender registry are HUD
guidelines.
• For the Vision House units, families are required to attend case management meetings.
• Residents in the 50% and 60% AMI units will receive residential supportive referral services
provided by Vision House and TWG Management. Service referrals are resident-driven and
voluntary. The supportive services manager will conduct an initial assessment of new residents
upon move-in to identify the service needs of each resident. Services will be tailored to meet the
unique needs of each household.
• All case management and residential supportive services for the Vision House set-asides will be
provided on-site. TWG Management and Vision House will coordinate off-site referral services
on an as-need basis.
• Project changes between last year’s awarded project and this year’s application are as follows:
2024 2023 Changes
•
served population
59 units - families
with children
29 units - families
with children that
require permanent
supportive services
and are at-risk of
being homeless
109 units - general population
30 units - families with children
25 units - families with children
that require permanent
supportive services and who are
transitioning out of homelessness
or are at-risk of homelessness
4 units - households with I/DD
Building 2:
173 units – seniors earning 80-
•
AMI
• No families that are
transitioning out of
homelessness
• No IDD units
• Larger number of general
population units in lower
income building
• More units for families
with children
•
•
count 30-50% - 114
50-60% - 61
60-80% - 47
30-50% - 97
50-60% - 42
80-100% - 173
•
unchanged
• More 30-60% units
• Added 80% units
• Removed 80-100% units
LIHTC 4% 4%/9% Not applying for 9%
LIHTC
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3. Mercy Housing Northwest - Burien Family Housing
Funding request: $2,000,000
Address: 12845 Ambaum Blvd SW Burien, WA 98146
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406/Unrestricted): All
PROJECT SUMMARY
Burien Family Housing is a new multifamily 91-unit rental project located near high frequency transit in
Burien. The project will support households earning between 30% AMI and 60% AMI with a focus on
households with children, including 34 units set-aside for families with children exiting homelessness
and 18 units set-aside for households with a physical disability.
The project includes the redevelopment of a 4.23 acre site currently owned by Mary’s Place which
operates an emergency shelter on-site. Mary’s Place will be donating 2-acres of the project site to Mercy
Housing Northwest for the development of new affordable housing, while retaining 1.31 acres of the
site for the development of a new shelter to replace the existing one. The project will be four stories in
size. The development is comprised of a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units. 52% of the
units are family-sized two-, three-, and four-bedroom units.
This project received a financial award from SKHHP during the 2022 funding round and secured funding
from King County, the Washington State Department of Commerce, the 9% Low Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC) program, and the Amazon Housing Equity Fund (HEF) program over the course of 2023
and 2024. The project is a combination 4% and 9% LIHTC project. The project also secured 34 Project-
Based Vouchers from the King County Housing Authority and a Resident Services award from King
County to support the families exiting homelessness.
LOCATION
The project is located adjacent to Mary’s Place near the corner of Ambaum Blvd SW and SW 130th St in
Burien. Several restaurants, a gas station, Salmon Creek Park, a church with a school, and a grocery store
are located within 0.5 mile of the property. The project is a block from transit with access to the Rapid
Ride H line providing access to downtown Seattle, operated by King County Metro, and bus route 560,
which is operated by Sound Transit, providing access to Bellevue.
POPULATION SERVED
Families with children, households with a physical disability, and general low-income households
earning between 0-30% AMI, 30-50%, and 50-60% AMI. Families exiting homelessness or with a history
of homelessness.
RELOCATION
The project does not result in relocation.
SERVICES/PARTNERSHIPS
All residents are offered services through Mercy Housing Northwest’s Resident Services Family Program
model which has five key support areas which include health and wellness, housing stability, community
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participation, success in schools and out of school time, and financial stability. Case managers typically
work with the resident to develop appropriate case plans and goals; provide on-going assessment and
support; assist the resident to utilize community resources to meet individual needs; and work with
residents to identify their skills and abilities to promote personal growth.
Due to the high number of family sized units, there will be an emphasis on education support for the
student and families through the Mercy Scholar Program. These services will include: hosting back to
school nights with students, their families, and teachers from local schools; onsite volunteer student
tutoring; onsite pre-kindergarten readiness classes with local community partners; and a staffed onsite
after school homework club. Mercy Housing Northwest engaged the Highline School district throughout
the design process and has coordinated with the local McKinney-Vento Coordinator in preparation for
future referrals.
Mary’s Place will operate a 70-family emergency shelter on the same site and will provide a variety of
community spaces and services to support homeless families. Services and programming typically
provided by Mary’s Place include intake and assessment, mobile outreach, shelter, family support,
services for children and babies, and homelessness prevention.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Purchase and Sales Agreement 8/29/2022
Zoning Approval 2/1/2024
Site Plan Approval 8/18/2022
Building Permits Issued 2/25/2025
Begin Construction 4/1/2025
Begin Lease-up 6/1/2026
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 8/1/2026
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
SKHHP funds would be used for new construction.
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
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TOTAL
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
TOTAL
Residential Cost Per Square Foot
Item Amount
Residential Cost Per Unit Based on Unit Size
Unit Size Number of
Units
Unit Square
Footage
Cost per Unit
-- 20,380 $13,669,825
PROJECT OPERATING BUDGET
Numbers reflect year one of the operating budget.
Revenues Amount Per Unit
TOTAL $1,832,390 --
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Expenses Amount Per Unit
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES $1,033,832 $11,361
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DEBT SERVICE $639,755 $7,030
Debt service Amount Per Unit
TOTAL $639,755 --
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: Mercy Housing Northwest
Developer: Mercy Housing Northwest
Architect: SMR Architects
Construction: Walsh Construction
Legal: Kantor Taylor
Property Management: Mercy Housing Management Group
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• SKHHP funds are requested in the form of a deferred, contingent, forgivable loan.
• The project has been awarded significant financial contributions from King County, State
Department of Commerce (Housing Trust Fund), Amazon, and was awarded $1,093,308 from
SKHHP in the 2022 funding round. Additionally, the project received a 9% bond allocation in the
2024 funding round through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.
• Mercy Housing Northwest described the need for additional funding due to rising construction
costs resulting from inflation and a change in the tax credit equity pricing from the mid $0.90’s
to the high $0.80’s which is consistent with the data provided during the Affordable Housing
Finance Briefing the Executive Board received in June 2024.
• Mercy Housing Northwest has increased their financial contribution to help close the funding
gap along with applying to SKHHP and King County for CHIP funds (Connecting Housing to
Infrastructure Program) which supports utility improvements for affordable housing.
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• If SKHHP funding was not awarded this round, the sponsor reports that they would be faced
with a delay in order to seek additional funds to cover the gap, which would put the existing
project awards in jeopardy. Because they have a majority of their public funding already
secured, including the Project-Based Vouchers, and have lender/investor and Amazon Housing
Equity Fund committed, they are prepared to move forward immediately with the project,
taking advantage of a good period in the construction market.
• SKHHP’s HB 1590 funds could support the 34 units set-aside for families with children exiting
homelessness and the 18 units set-aside for households with a physical disability who also earn
up to 60% AMI.
• Mercy Housing Northwest and Mary’s Place convened a special design group for the project
made up of neighbors, families with lived experience, service providers, and community
stakeholders to help ensure that the project’s design and programs meet a real need in the
community. This group has met three times with more meetings scheduled to ensure that as the
development proceeds diverse insights are captured in the design.
• Since 2018, Mary’s Place has been conducting quarterly outreach with the community to keep
residents informed about the emergency shelter onsite. In mid-2021, Mary’s Place began
informing the community about the impending project.
• The project includes one unit to accommodate an on-site manager living on the property.
• The site will include 100 parking spaces but will split them 60/40 between the 91-units and the
75-family emergency shelter.
• The project includes a Resident Services Coordinator, Case Manager, Youth Initiatives & School
Liaison, and a Community Coordinator dedicating 100% of their staff time to the location.
• The project will feature a large community room that will be used for resident services
programming and provide space for residents to gather. Some of the events held in the
property’s community room will be open to the guests of the Mary’s Place shelter co-located on
the site or to members of the larger community.
• The sponsor elected to have 75% of all the units apply the following Universal Design strategies
to the project:
o all hallways are a minimum of 42 inches wide, which will provide more room for those
who require aids to promote mobility (specifically wheelchairs and walkers);
o all doors are designed with a minimum 36-inch rough opening, or 32 inches clear
opening, to ensure that passage of mobility aid devices are accommodated; and
o all doors will also utilize lever style handles to help with ease of use, and a 60-inch
diameter turning circle is provided in the kitchen and bathroom.
• Project changes between the awarded project from the 2022 SKHHP funding round and this
year’s application are as follows:
2024 2022 Changes
served exiting homelessness
16 – families with children
18 – households with a
physical disability
22 – general population
children exiting
homelessness
54 – families with
children
•
families with children
• Added units for
households with a
disability and general
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•
on-site manager
• One additional
•
count 30-50% - 48 30-50% - 28
•
fewer 30% and 60%
•
•
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4. Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties - Burien Miller Creek
Funding request: $1,300,000
Address: 511 S 136th St Burien, WA 98168
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406/Unrestricted): 1406 and unrestricted
PROJECT SUMMARY
Burien Miller Creek is a 40-unit homeownership project in Burien. The project is comprised of three-
and four-bedroom homes for purchase: 20 units for households earning an average 50% AMI and 20
units for households earning up to 80% AMI. The project is currently under construction and SKHHP
awarded the project $300,000 in the 2022 funding round which has been requested to support the
construction of three units for households earning 40-45% AMI. All homebuyers must have lived in King
County for a least one year and 25% of the homes are reserved for households with a connection to the
community – being defined as within two miles from the project.
The project will provide permanent affordability through the execution of a ground lease upon sale of
the home. Habitat will have the Right of First Option to buy the home at an appreciated rate of 1.5% per
year. When the home is resold, the price is set at the cost of acquisition and any rehab needed, allowing
the home to be affordable to low- and moderate-income buyers in perpetuity. Habitat requires that the
home must be the buyer’s primary residence and must be owner occupied for the life of the home. The
buyer’s housing costs will be kept at or below 35% of gross household income.
The project has secured awards totaling $23 million and reports a funding gap of $3.3 million. The
funding gap is due to increased construction costs, higher interest rates on construction loans, and
lower mortgage revenue due to Habitat’s commitment to serve families at lower AMIs in this
development.
LOCATION
The project is in Burien off State Route 509. Five bus lines are within a mile of the property. Cedarhurst
Elementary and Cascade Middle School are each about 2.5 miles away, and the property is about 1.5
miles to Highline High School. Two large grocery stores are located within a mile of the property.
POPULATION SERVED
The project will serve households earning 40-80% AMI.
RELOCATION
The relocation of three residences was completed in September 2022 using a relocation process
approved by King County through a tenant relocation plan consistent with the Uniform Relocation Act.
SERVICES/PARTNERSHIPS
There are no direct services associated with the project. Homeowners are encouraged to seek
leadership roles in their community through the Homeowners Association (HOA). The HOA will take on
all upkeep of communal spaces onsite, including building improvements with the support of a
professional management company.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
Site Control 3/26/2021
Building Permit Issued 3/24/2023
Begin Construction 9/15/2022
Certificate of Occupancy – First Home 6/1/2025
Certificate of Occupancy – Last Home 7/15/2025
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
SKHHP funds are requested to support new building construction.
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
TOTAL
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
TOTAL
Residential Cost Per Square Foot
Item Amount
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DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas County
Developer: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas County
Architect: Cone Architecture
Construction: GenCap Construction
Legal: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas County
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• Funding is requested in the form of a grant.
• SKHHP awarded this project $300,000 in the 2022 funding round. An AMI change from 50% AMI
to an average of 50% AMI was made in early 2023 and the Executive Board was notified of this
change on June 9, 2023. There is a current request to apply SKHHP’s 2022 award to three of the
40 units at a deeper AMI level of 40-45% AMI. The Executive Board will discuss this at their
November 15, 2024 meeting.
• For the 2024 application, Habitat reports that construction costs went over budget due to
inflation along with interest rates impacting the mortgages they were able to collect at the
AMI’s levels they wanted to serve. SKHHP funds will help the project close the gap and enable
them to serve the lower AMI households they have committed to serve.
• Over $7 million has been invested in the site.
• If the project is not funded by SKHHP this year, the cost of homeowner mortgages will increase
and Habitat will need to apply additional funds to the project from tehri reserves which would
impact their ability to invest in future projects.
• Three bids for construction have been solicited and the General Contractor has been selected.
The contract is anticipated to be executed at the end of October and an updated construction
budget will be provided then.
• Every homebuyer will have a sale price and mortgage set at no more than 35% of their
household income based on household size.
• Habitat applied for $2 million from the Department of Commerce’s Housing Trust Fund Unit
Subsidy program this round.
• 32 3-bedrooms and 8 4-bedrooms spread across 10 buildings.
• Historically, out of the total number of households the sponsor has served, 65% identify as
BIPOC families.
• Habitat has implemented a community preference policy to help guide homeowner selection.
Applicants are awarded additional points based on their connection to the community (distance
from work/home, utilization of local community services) and other factors that indicate
displacement or risk of displacement. 25% of the homes will be reserved for home buyers that
achieve community preference points.
• 43 parking spaces will be provided.
• The sponsor has a debt remediation pilot program that pays off the debt of homebuyers to
enable the buyer to secure financing from a traditional lender.
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• Habitat has a Three Doors Partnership program that focuses on outreach to local organizations
whose employees could be eligible for Habitat programs, partnerships with housing programs or
homeownership readiness programs that will prepare potential homeowners to be successful in
their homeownership journey, and project partnership where Habitat acts as co-developers with
another community organization.
• Project changes between the awarded project from the 2022 SKHHP funding round and this
year’s application are as follows:
2024 2022 Changes
•
served connection to the connection to the
•
Phase 2 – 20 units
•
2 and are considering
the project a single
AMI
20 units - 80% AMI
50% AMI
Phase 2 (20 units) – 80%
•
units at 50% AMI to
an average 50% AMI
•
funding
request
average 50% AMI AMI > $300k for 20 units at
average 50% AMI > 3 units
•
requests
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5. Homestead Community Land Trust - Willowcrest II
Funding request: $600,000
Address: 1132 Edmonds Ave NE Renton, WA 98056
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406/Unrestricted): All
PROJECT SUMMARY
Willowcrest II is the second phase of a community land trust homeownership project located in the
Sunset Neighborhood of Renton. The project will add 19 additional two- and three-bedroom townhomes
to the 12 that were built in the first phase of Willowcrest. The townhomes are all 3-story with their own
private garages. 12 of the townhomes will be permanently affordable homes for households earning up
to 80% AMI; three of the townhomes will be sold to households exiting homelessness or are at
imminent risk of homelessness earning up to 60% AMI; and four of the townhomes will be market-rate
homes. The townhomes are projected to be priced between $250,000 and $320,000 compared to the
average sale price in the Sunset neighborhood of $583,000. The land for the second phase was
transferred to Homestead in 2023 by the Renton Housing Authority. Homestead Community Land Trust
develops land and housing in trust, giving lower-income households the opportunity to own a home that
is affordable to them and remains affordable to future homeowners. The land trust model ensures that
the homes, when resold, are again sold at an affordable price to another income qualified household.
The first phase of Willowcrest won the Governor’s Smart Communities Award in 2022 for being the first
multifamily, net-zero energy and permanently affordable homeownership project in King County.
SKHHP funds sourced from HB 1590 could support the construction of the three townhomes reserved
for households exiting homelessness earning up to 60% AMI. Should Homestead not receive an award,
those units would likely be sold for general population households earning up to 80% AMI.
LOCATION
The project is located in the Sunset Neighborhood in Renton. The project is less than 0.5 mile from the
Renton Highlands Library, the Sunset Neighborhood Park, restaurants, retail stores, a major grocery
store, and bus routes that connect directly to the Renton Transit Center, nearby commercial centers,
downtown Renton, and regional transit options like the Tukwila International Boulevard light rail station.
An early learning center and childcare centers are also nearby.
POPULATION SERVED
First-time homebuyers who have faced barriers to homeownership. 12 townhomes would be sold to
households earning up to 80% AMI, three townhomes would be sold to households exiting
homelessness earning up to 60% AMI, and four townhomes would be sold at market-rate with no
income restrictions. Homestead uses affirmative and fair housing marketing plans on all its projects and
anticipates households of color making up a majority of the homeowners. 10 of the original 12 homes at
Willowcrest were purchased by BIPOC heads of household.
RELOCATION
The project does not result in relocation.
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SERVICES/PARTNERSHIPS
Homestead provides post-purchase support to all homeowners on an as-needed basis to address
maintenance issues, neighborhood issues or during a period of financial distress. The project is managed
by a Homeowner Association (HOA) elected by the residents. The HOA hires a management company to
assist in fulfilling its obligations. Homestead provides educational support and training for homeowners
to participate and lead their own community.
Homestead provides individualized education and counseling services to support homebuyers. Parkview
Services works in partnership with Homestead to meet the need of households with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Site Control 1/18/2023
Building Permits Issued (Estimated) 5/15/2025
Begin Construction 6/1/2025
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 9/1/2026
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
SKHHP funds are requested for new building construction, contractor overhead, and new construction
contingency.
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
TOTAL
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
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TOTAL
Residential Cost Per Square Foot
Item Amount
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: Homestead CLT
Developer: Homestead CLT
Architect: Third Place Design Cooperative
Construction: Edge Community Builders
Legal: HCMP
Property Management:
Homestead has developed affordable homes for households earning up to 80% AMI since 2011.
Homestead has completed six new construction projects totaling 100 permanently affordable homes,
acquired approximately 25 homes for rehabilitation, and has recently begun construction on two more
projects totaling 38 permanently affordable homes. New construction projects completed by
Homestead include the Wolcott Townhomes (15 units), the West Seattle Townhomes (2 units);
Columbia 26 Townhomes (26 units), Willowcrest Townhomes (12 units), Village Gardens (10 income-
restricted and 6 market-rate units), and The Southard (11 income-restricted and 7 market-rate units).
The project will have a Homeowners Association managed by a board elected by the residents.
Homestead provides educational support and training to assist new homeowners in assuming leadership
roles in the HOA. Additionally, all homeowners become members of Homestead with full voting
privileges. Shared spaces in the project include the vehicle drive, pedestrian walkway, P-Patch garden,
siding, roofs, and other structural elements.
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• SKHHP funds are requested in the form of a grant.
• Homestead Community Land Trust develops land and housing in trust, giving lower-income
households the opportunity to own a home that is affordable to them and remains affordable to
future owners.
• SKHHP funds would enable the project to support homeownership opportunities for those in the
lower AMI bracket at 60% AMI.
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• Agreements will be in place so that the market-rate homes would be required to be owner
occupied and cannot be used as investment properties.
• While the project is built in phases, this being the second phase, the HOA will cover both sites as
one community.
• A third-party construction report established the construction budget and overall project are
sound.
• A market study was not conducted but Homestead has completed individual research described
in the application demonstrating a demand for the product.
• The project is a priority of the City of Renton as an element of the Renton Sunset
Transformation plan, of which affordable homeownership is a key part.
• 60% of Homestead homes are owned by persons of color. Homestead has 257 homes in trust
and has created over 300 first-time home buying opportunities for income-qualified buyers.
• Homestead has actively developed affordable homes for those earning up to 80% AMI since
2011.
• Homestead will identify eligible applicants who are least likely to apply through partnerships in
Renton with various community organizations including the Renton Housing Authority, Urban
League, Chinese Information and Service Center, Refugee Women’s Alliance, and Somali
Community Services Coalition.
• Homestead has an interest of 2,000 income-qualified households. 70% of those on the list are
people of color. This applicant pool is the result of outreach work conducted before any specific
home is available. Homestead has a referral network of 25+ agencies that serve specific
demographically defined communities whose members have been victims of discrimination.
Applicant referrals come through those agencies as well.
• The Sunset Neighborhood has a 27% poverty rate and over half the residents speak English as a
second language.
• Homestead requires that potential homebuyers attend a HUD-certified first-time homebuyer’s
class. Once they’re determined to be eligible, homebuyers must secure a qualification to buy
from a mortgage lender familiar with the community land trust ownership model. Homestead
staff coach homebuyers through applying for a mortgage, retaining home insurance, and more.
During the purchase process, Homestead supports the buyers in securing an appraisal of the
home and an inspection and are present in the home for at least one of the appointments.
• The Sunset Neighborhood in Renton has a history of disinvestment, but over the past 20 years,
the City of Renton has invested substantial resources to revitalize the neighborhood, focusing on
enhancing public amenities, improving housing quality, and increasing accessibility to services.
These efforts are part of a broader strategic plan (the Sunset Revitalization Plan) aimed at
addressing socioeconomic disparities and improving living conditions for all residents.
• Some infrastructure and groundwork for Phase II was accomplished during Phase I of the
project, and the same architect, civil engineer and general contractor are part of the team for
Phase II, reducing the chances of unforeseen construction challenges.
• Willowcrest uses community-oriented design to foster interaction with neighbors while
maintain privacy.
• The communal play yard is maintained by the HOA and the Renton Housing Authority.
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6. Multi-Service Center - White River Apartments
Funding request: $975,939
Address: 1301 31st St SE, Auburn, WA
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406/Unrestricted): 1406 and unrestricted
PROJECT SUMMARY
The White River Apartments is a multifamily, preservation and rehabilitation 24-unit rental project in
Auburn. The building was constructed in 1978 and the nonprofit Multi-Service Center took over
ownership in 2000. The project consists of 24 two-bedroom, one-bathroom units in active use which
includes three units serving households earning up to 30% AMI, sixteen units at 45% AMI, and five units
at 80% AMI. The 80% AMI units are currently occupied by households earning less than 60% AMI and
those units would shift to income restricted up to 60% AMI if funding is awarded. The project would not
displace current residents.
SKHHP funds are requested to support the rehabilitation of the 24 units including: siding replacement,
site lighting, parking lot improvements including curbs and seal coating, replacing domestic hot water
tanks in all units, re-grading areas adjacent to siding and replacement of exterior entry doors. This
project previously applied to SKHHP’s 2023 Housing Capital Fund.
LOCATION
The project is in Auburn on 31st St SE. King County Metro Route 184 is located within walking distance
and connects to the Auburn Transit Center and Sounder Commuter Rail Station. South Auburn
Elementary School and Game Farm Park are within 0.5 mile of the project. A grocery store is located one
mile from the project.
POPULATION SERVED
The project serves households earning between 30% AMI and 60% AMI. Five units could serve
households up to 80% AMI but are currently serving 60% AMI households and would be formally shifted
to 60% AMI if awarded SKHHP funds.
RELOCATION
The project does not result in relocation.
SERVICES/PARTNERSHIPS
All residents are offered support from the Multi-Service Center, but there are not direct services
associated with tenancy.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Site Control 1/1/1996
Building Permit Issued End of 2025
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FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
SKHHP funds would be used for the rehabilitation of the existing structure.
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed Amount Status
TOTAL
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
TOTAL
PROJECT OPERATING BUDGET
Numbers reflect year one of the operating budget.
Revenues Amount Per Unit
TOTAL $353,779 --
Expenses Amount Per Unit
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENSES $352,076 $14,671
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR DEBT SERVICE $1,703 $71
Debt service Amount Per Unit
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DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: Multi-Service Center
Developer: Multi-Service Center
Construction: American West Contracting Co.
Legal: Kantor Taylor PC
Property Management: Allied Residential
Multi-Service Center owns and operates over 1,000 units of affordable housing. Multi-Service Center
provides a diverse array of housing program services such as rental assistance, emergency housing,
transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. This is Multi-Service Center’s second time
applying to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund for this project and funding was awarded in 2023 for the
rehabilitation and preservation of Victorian Place II.
Allied Residential has been in operation since 1987 and manages several affordable housing projects.
Allied Residential provides the day-to-day management to rent, lease operate, manage onsite concerns,
and maintain the property.
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• SKHHP funds are requested in the form of a grant.
• In 2023, Multi-Service Center applied for funding for two projects: this project and Victorian
Place II. Funding was awarded to Victorian Place II as that was the priority given immediate
safety concerns and the need for rehabilitation. While a strong candidate for funding in 2023,
SKHHP had a limited amount of funding and was only able to award one project funds sourced
from SHB 1406.
• No other funding sources were sought this year. The sponsor applied to the State Housing Trust
Fund in 2021 but was unsuccessful due to a high-volume of competing applications. At the time,
two of the sponsor’s other projects were selected.
• The project applied for funding in early 2024 to the State Department of Commerce Housing
Trust Fund, and SKHHP provided a letter of support, but the Multi-Service Center was not
successful in securing funding at that time.
• When Multi-Service Center originally acquired the property, they received funds from the State
Department of Commerce Housing Trust Fund and King County for acquisition and
rehabilitation. The existing rent restriction covenant is in place through 2051. A SKHHP
covenant would provide affordability for 50 years.
• Project includes a 20% cost contingency.
• The Multi-Service Center does community engagement via community needs assessment
surveys, satisfaction surveys, community outreach events and an annual resident survey. The
Multi-Service Center also has a good neighbor strategy where property management is expected
to maintain good relationships with neighbors and surrounding businesses.
• Preservation through rehabilitation is a funding priority for SKHHP.
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• 45% of residents of Multi-Service Center properties identify as BIPOC.
• Multi-Service Center staff speak a total of ten languages.
• Tenants must pass a criminal record screen threshold and are ineligible if convicted of any of the
following offenses:
o Drug manufacturing/distribution felony offence
o Drug use felony offence
o Property destruction-related felony offence
o Property theft-related felony offence
o Sex offence (coerced) felony offence
o Violent (non-fatal) felony offence
o Violent (fatal) felony offence
o Kidnapping felony offence
o Meth manufacturing felony offence
o Landlord tenant court records or unpaid rental collections: Any number in the last 3
years
• The project includes a fenced play area with an accessible ramp into the play yard with recently
installed play equipment.
• Funding is requested for the following:
o Landscaping improvements
o Seal coating and restriping the parking lot
o Site lighting improvements
o Recoating breezeways and replacing railings
o New siding
o Exterior paint
o Replacing gutters and downspouts
o Replacing unit entry doors and install metal screen doors
o Replace in-unit and laundry water heaters
Average scores for seven board members
Score range: 0 (Low) to 2 (High)
Advisory Board Evaluation Averages Steele House Pandion Burien Family Miller Creek Willowcrest II White River
Supporting Equity 1.57 1.36 1.64 1.00 1.36 1.29
Feasibility, timeliness, and cost effectiveness 1.00 1.57 1.71 1.86 1.79 1.57
Relevance of the project to local housing needs
Property and Assessment Management Capacity:
Adequacy of supportive services provided (if
Total 26.29 30.64 35.79 29.74 32.11 28.45
November Meeting
Claire Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Coordinator
November 7, 2024
SKHHP Advisory Board
Housing Capital Fund Timeline
Oct 2024 •Advisory Board reviews applications
Nov 2024
•Advisory Board makes a recommendation
•Executive Board finalizes recommendation
Jan-March 2025
•SKHHP Member Councils approve recommendation
2
Advisory Board Recusals & Disclosures
Name Organization Conflict of Interest
Kathleen Hosfeld Homestead CLT Applied to the fund
Phoebe Anderson-Kline MSC Applied to the fund
Ashley Kenny Mary's Place Partner on Mercy Housing NW’s application
Name Organization Disclosure
Kent Hay City of Auburn Employee
Olga Lindholm Open Doors Partnership with Mercy Housing NW
Rumi Takahashi SMR Architects Organization worked with some applicants
Grace Wood King County Housing
Authority Provided vouchers to an applicant
3
2024 Applications Received
Project sponsor
and name
Location # of
units
Project type HB 1590
eligibility
SHB 1406 and
unrestricted
eligibility
Amount
requested
St Stephen/ Way Back
Inn – Steele House
Renton 6 New Construction
Rental
$2,370,000 $2,370,000 $2,370,000
TWG – Pandion at
Star Lake
Kent 251 New Construction
Rental
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Mercy Housing NW –
Burien Family Housing
Burien 91 New Construction
Rental
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Habitat for Humanity –
Burien Miller Creek
Burien 40 New Construction
Homeownership
--$1,300,000 $1,300,000
Homestead CLT –
Willowcrest II
Renton 19 New Construction
Homeownership
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000
Multi-Service Center –
White River Apts.
Auburn 24 Preservation Rental --$975,939 $975,939
TOTAL REQUESTED $9,245,939
TOTAL AVAILABLE: HB 1590 $2,770,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE: SHB 1406 $1,030,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE: Unrestricted $300,0004
Evaluation Results
Project Average Score
Mercy Housing NW – Burien Family Housing 35.79
Homestead CLT – Willowcrest II 32.11
TWG – Pandion at Star Lake 30.64
Habitat for Humanity – Miller Creek 29.74
MSC – White River 28.45
St Stephen/Way Back Inn – Steele House 26.29
5
Items to Consider
6
•Need funding recommendation on all projects
•Dollar amount and source
•Funding rational
•Additional special conditions
•Staff capacity limited to 3-4 projects
•Prefer to contract for at least ~$1M
•Importance of helping SKHHP awarded projects to completion
•City of Renton HB 1590 funds
TWG Development – Pandion at Star Lake
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Pandion at Star Lake - Summary
Developer: TWG Development
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Number of Units: 251
Population Served:163 units for general population, 59 units for households with children, and 29 units for households with children that require permanent supportive services and are at-risk of homelessness. 30-80% AMI.
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: All
Location: Kent
Housing Type: New Construction - Rental
8
Pandion at Star Lake - Project Schedule
Activity Date
Site Control 12/6/2022
Building Permit Issued 12/1/2025
Begin Construction 12/31/2025
Begin Lease-up 11/1/2027
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 12/31/2027
9
Pandion at
Star Lake
Funding
Sources
and Uses
10
Funding source Proposed Amount Status
TOTAL
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
TOTAL
TOTAL NON-RESIDENTIAL
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL (includes common areas) 10
Pandion at Star Lake – Changes from 2023
Removed from project:
•Second building for seniors earning 80-100% AMI
•Families transitioning out of homelessness
•Households with an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD)
•9% LIHTC
•90 fewer units
Added to project:
•80% AMI units
•More 50% and 60% units
•More units for families with children and general population
11
Mercy Housing Northwest – Burien
Family Housing
12
Burien Family Housing - Summary
Developer: Mercy Housing Northwest
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Number of Units: 91
Population Served: Families with children exiting homelessness, families with children, households with a physical disability, and general populations earning between 0-30% AMI, 30-50%, and 50-60% AMI
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: All
Location: Burien
Housing Type: New Construction - Rental
13
Burien Family Housing - Project Schedule
Activity Date
Purchase and Sales Agreement 8/29/2022
Zoning Approval 2/1/2024
Site Plan Approval 8/18/2022
Building Permits Issued 2/25/2025
Begin Construction 4/1/2025
Begin Lease-up 6/1/2026
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 8/1/2026
14
Burien
Family
Housing
Funding
Sources
and Uses
15
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
TOTAL
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
TOTAL
Burien Family Housing – Changes from 2022
Removed from project:
•39 fewer units for families with children
•Fewer 30% and 60% AMI units
Added to project:
•18 units for households with a physical disability
•22 units for general population
•1 unit for on-site manager
•1 additional affordable unit
•More 50% AMI units
•9% LIHTC
16
Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King &
Kittitas Counties – Burien Miller Creek
17
Burien Miller Creek - Summary
Developer: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties
Amount Requested: $1,300,000
Number of Units: 40
Population Served: Households earning between 40% AMI and 80% AMI
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: SHB 1406 and Unrestricted
Location: Burien
Housing Type: New Construction - Homeownership
18
Miller Creek - Project Schedule
Activity Date
Site Control 3/26/2021
Building Permit Issued 3/24/2023
Begin Construction 9/15/2022
Certificate of Occupancy – First Home 6/1/2025
Certificate of Occupancy – Last Home 7/15/2025
19
Burien
Miller Creek
Funding
Sources
and Uses
20
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
TOTAL
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
TOTAL
Burien Miller Creek – Changes from 2022
Removed from project:
•Phase 1 and Phase 2
•20 units up to 50% AMI
Added to project:
•20 units at an average 50% AMI
21
Multi-Service Center - White River
Apartments
22
White River Apartments - Summary
Developer: Multi-Service Center (MSC)
Amount Requested: $975,939
Number of Units: 24
Population Served: Households earning between 30% AMI and 60% AMI
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: SHB 1406 and Unrestricted
Location: Auburn
Housing Type: Preservation - Rental
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White River Apartments - Project Schedule
Activity Date
Site Control 1/1/1996
Building Permit Issued End of 2025
Begin Rehabilitation and Renovation End of 2025
End Rehabilitation and Renovation End of 2025
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White River
Apartments
Funding
Sources
and Uses
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Funding source Proposed Amount Status
TOTAL
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
TOTAL
Discussion & Recommendation
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•Funding recommendation on all projects
•Dollar amount and source
•Funding rational
•Additional special conditions
•SKHHP Executive Manager to include
administrative special conditions in funding
recommendation to Executive Board and expand
on funding rational
•Previously awarded projects
2024 Funding Recommendation
Project sponsor
and name
Location # of
units
Project type HB 1590
rec.
SHB 1406 and
unrestricted
rec.
Amount
requested
2. TWG – Pandion at
Star Lake
Kent 251 New Construction
Rental
$770,000 --$2,000,000
1. Mercy Housing NW
– Burien Family
Housing
Burien 91 New Construction
Rental
$2,000,000 --$2,000,000
3. Habitat for Humanity
– Burien Miller Creek
Burien 40 New Construction
Homeownership
--$555,000 $1,300,000
4. Multi-Service Center
– White River Apts.
Auburn 24 Preservation Rental --$775,000 $975,939
TOTAL AVAILABLE: HB 1590 $2,770,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE: SHB 1406 $1,030,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE: Unrestricted $300,000
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Funding Rational - TWG
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•Want to continue to support the project we previously awarded to assist in
leveraging other funding sources
•Construction date is further out than other funded projects
•Community partnership with Vision House and community space uses (K-12
space) - SPIN
•Clients of Vision House (29 units)
•Number of units – larger project
•TOD
•High displacement potential in Kent – would alleviate displacement
•Supporting families at-risk of homelessness
Funding Rational – Mercy Housing
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•Project is ready to go – “shovel ready”
•Funding committed from various sources
•75% of units universal design
•Partnership with Mary’s Place – developing pipeline for MP clients
•Supported by Amazon and other funders
•PBVs secured which increases financial stability
•Set-asides for four bedroom units which is greatly needed to serve larger
families
Funding Rational – Habitat
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•Homeownership
•Funding commitments already committed
•Supporting local community members
•Already fully permitted and ready to go
•Close to transit and schools
•40-80% AMI
•Limited funds available from SKHHP
•Equitable distribution of funds – two projects in Burien
Funding Rational – White River
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•Upgrades needed
•2 bedroom units
•Proximity to parks, large and small, shopping and grocery store
•Bus routes
•Difficult for them to compete for limited funds
•Won’t displace residents
•Serving BIPOC households
•Preservation is priority
•Partial award would help
•SKHHP is only funder
•Special condition: funding will be prioritized to support building improvements;
parking shall not be funded in favor of residential unit rehab
Next Steps
Executive Board considers
Advisory Board’s recommendation
at November 15 meeting
SKHHP staff seek concurrence on Executive
Board’s funding recommendation to member
councils Jan – March 2025
Next Meeting: December 7
Topic: Review Housing Capital
Fund Process
In-person or Virtual meeting?
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