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October 17, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
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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 AUGUST 15, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER
19, 2025 MINUTES
1:07
Motion is to approve the August 15, 2025 and September
19, 2025 SKHHP Executive Board meeting minutes.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS 1:09
V. BOARD BUSINESS 1:10
a. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SKHHP ADVISORY
BOARD
Presenter: Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Coordinator
Purpose: Appoint up to seven candidates to serve on the
Advisory Board.
Background: The Advisory Board, established in 2021 to
support the SKHHP Executive Board, is authorized to have 12
to 15 members. A joint panel of Executive and Advisory Board
members interviewed 10 candidates over two days. Seven
candidates were selected by the panel for the Executive
Board's consideration and appointment. The appointment of
these seven individuals will bring the Advisory Board to its full
complement of 15 members.
Motion is to adopt Resolution 2025-03 appointing the
recommended candidates to the SKHHP Advisory Board
for a term of four years to end January 1, 2030.
b. HOUSING CAPITAL FUND PROJECT APPLICATION
REVIEW
Presenter: Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
Purpose: Review a summary of each of the six project
applications to the 2025 funding round of the SKHHP Housing
Capital Fund.
Background: SKHHP makes funding available every year for
the construction and preservation of affordable housing in
South King County. The application period for the 2025
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund opened in June and closed on
September 3, 2025. The SKHHP Advisory Board met October
2, 2025 to begin review and discussion of the projects. The
Advisory Board will develop a funding recommendation for the
Executive Board’s consideration to adopt on November 21,
2025.
For review, discussion, and receipt of Board feedback, no
action proposed.
1:30
c. SKHHP LEGISLATIVE FORUM DEBRIEF
Presenter: Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
Purpose: Debrief on the SKHHP Legislative Forum held on
September 19, 2025.
Background: On March 21, 2025, the Executive Board directed
SKHHP staff to organize a legislative forum for 2025. The
forum's goal was to educate State Legislators on SKHHP's
contributions to affordable housing in South King County and
to amplify and uplift SKHHP’s collaborative work. The event
took place on September 19, 2025, and was attended by
seven members of the Washington State Legislature, two
legislative aides, and a representative from the Governor’s
Office.
For discussion and receipt of Board feedback, no action
proposed.
2:30
VI. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
• King County Council COW – Oct. 6
• Maple Valley Study Session – Oct. 20
• Contracting update
• Calendar invites no longer including attachments per
Auburn IT request
2:50
VII. ADJOURN 3:00
SKHHP Executive Meeting
August 15, 2025
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dana Ralph called the meeting to order at 1:01 PM.
ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Executive Board members present: Dana Ralph, City of Kent; Liz Stead, 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; Eric Zimmerman, City of Normandy Park;
Carmen Rivera, City of Renton; Thomas McLeod, City of Tukwila; Sunaree Marshall, King
County.
Others present: Claire Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager; Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program
Coordinator; Dennis Martinez, City of Tukwila (Alternate); Phoebe Anderson-Kline, SKHHP
Advisory Board; Evan Maxim, City of SeaTac; Laurel Humphrey, City of Tukwila; Angie Mathias,
City of Renton; Merina Hanson, City of Kent; Diane Glauber, King County; McCaela Daffern,
King County; Affiong Ibox, KCRHA.
Carmen Rivera and Brian Davis joined at 1:11 PM
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
III. APPROVAL OF JULY 18, 2025 MINUTES
Thomas McLeod moved to approve the July 18, 2025 minutes as presented, seconded by
Kristina Soltys. Motion was approved (8-0)
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was amended to include an update on TWG Development’s Pandion at Star Lake
Project under Board Business.
V. BOARD BUSINESS
a. SKHHP LEGISLATIVE FORUM
Claire Goodwin presented a revised draft outline and agenda for the SKHHP Legislative Forum,
scheduled for September 19, 2025. The revisions reflect feedback provided during the
Executive Board meeting on July 18.
The Board discussed a strategy for outreach and extending invitations to the state delegation for
the September forum. The discussion also included whether to invite additional elected officials,
such as the King County Council. The Board decided to focus its efforts on the state delegation
for this forum.
b. SKHHP 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Claire Goodwin reviewed the draft SKHHP 2026 Legislative Priorities flyer. The draft
incorporates the legislative priority adopted by the Executive Board on July 18.
The Board approved the draft flyer and requested that a project opening timeline for the Miller
Creek Project be added.
c. 2025 QUARTER 2 REPORT
Claire Goodwin reviewed the 2025 Quarter 2 Report.
d. HOUSING CAPITAL FUND PROJECT UPDATE – PANDION AT STAR LAKE
Claire Goodwin updated the Board on a situation at TWG Development that will impact the
Pandion at Star Lake project. She recommended that the Board postpone any decision on the
project until the outcome of the project’s Amazon application for funding is known which is
anticipated by late October.
The Board reached a consensus to wait until the status of TWG’s application to Amazon for
funding is known at a future meeting to decide whether to continue supporting the project or to
redistribute the funds.
VI.UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Claire Goodwin shared photos of the Burien Miller Creek project, developed by Habitat for
Humanity SKKC and funded by SKHHP.
Claire Goodwin informed the Board that SKHHP staff held six pre-application meetings with
potential applicants for the 2025 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. Applications are due on
September 3, 2025.
Claire Goodwin extended an invitation to the Board to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on
September 19 at 11:00 AM for the Burien Family Housing project, developed by Mercy Housing
NW and funded by SKHHP.
Claire Goodwin informed the Board that 12 applications had been received for the seven open
positions on the SKHHP Advisory Board. Interviews will be held on August 19 and 20, and the
interview panel will include the Executive Board Chair, Vice-Chair, and a member of the
Advisory Board.
Claire Goodwin reminded the Board that the September Executive Board meeting will be the in-
person Legislative Forum held at the Tukwila Community Center.
VII.ADJOURN
Dana Ralph adjourned the meeting at 2:27 PM.
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Dorsol Plants, Program Coordinator
SKHHP Executive Meeting
September 19, 2025
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dana Ralph called the meeting to order at 1:07 PM.
ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Executive Board members present: Dana Ralph, City of Kent; Liz Stead, City of Burien;
Kristina Soltys, City of Covington; Gene Achziger, City of Des Moines; Brian Davis, City of
Federal Way; Eric Zimmerman, City of Normandy Park; James Alberson, City of Renton
(Alternate); James Lovell, City of SeaTac; Thomas McLeod, City of Tukwila.
Others present: Sen. Emily Alvarado, 34th District; Rep. Edwin Obras, 33rd District; Rep. Mia
Gregerson, 33rd District; Rep. Chris Stearns, 47th District; Sen. Phil Fortunato, 31st District; Sen.
Victoria Hunt, 5th District; Rep. Janice Zahn, 41st District; Mary Soderlind, Legislative Aide to
Sen. Tina Orwell; Chelsea Thumberg, Legislative Aide to Rep. Janice Zahn; Claire Goodwin,
SKHHP Executive Manager; Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Coordinator; Jessica de Barros,
SKHHP Advisory Board; Kathleen Hosfeld, SKHHP Advisory Board; Evan Maxim, City of
SeaTac; Laurel Humphrey, City of Tukwila; Angie Mathias, City of Renton; McCaela Daffern,
King County Anyah Zupancic, City of Burien; Tony Bassiri, City of Covington; Nicholas Carr, WA
State Governor’s Office; Owen Goode, City of Auburn; Matt Torpey, City of Maple Valley;
Brandon Miles, City of Tukwila.
II.BOARD BUSINESS
a. Claire Goodwin introduced and gave an overview of the event.
b. Thomas McLeod welcomed the participants to the City of Tukwila and South King
County.
c. Dana Ralph reviewed the history of SKHHP and the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund.
d. James Lovell and Kristina Soltys discussed how the State Legislature has previously
supported South King County and could continue to do so in 2026.
e. The SKHHP Executive Board led the first roundtable discussion, which focused on the
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund projects.
f. The SKHHP Executive Board led the second roundtable discussion, which focused on
SKHHP’s 2026 Legislative Priorities.
III.ADJOURN
Dana Ralph adjourned the meeting at 2:35 PM.
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Dorsol Plants, Program Coordinator
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Memorandum
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
TO: SKHHP Executive Board
FROM: Claire Goodwin, Executive Manager; Dorsol Plants, Program Coordinator
DATE: October 10, 2025
RE: Appointing Members to the SKHHP Advisory Board
OVERVIEW
The SKHHP Advisory Board, established in 2021 with 12 members serving four-year terms, has
four initial members whose terms are now ending. All four of these members applied for
reappointment. In addition to these reappointments, there are three open positions to be filled
on the Board.
To broaden the Board's expertise, SKHHP staff initiated a targeted recruitment effort focused on
critical areas such as housing development, banking, property management, and lived
experience with affordable housing. A total of 30 potential candidates were contacted, resulting
in 12 applications. An interview panel met with 10 of the 12 applicants over a two-day period.
The interview panel recommends the appointment of the seven candidates detailed in Table 1
for the available positions. Additionally, the panel recommends retaining one applicant as a
bench candidate detailed in Table 2, available for appointment should a position become
available before the next appointment period.
Table 1: Candidates Recommended for Appointment
Candidate Name
Organization
Represented or
Community Member
Area of Focus
Term
Saja Ahmed Community Member Lived Experience January 1, 2026 –
January 1, 2030
Jessica de Barros King County Housing
Authority Regional Housing Org January 1, 2026 –
January 1, 2030
Marc Cote Parkview Services Regional Housing Org January 1, 2026 –
January 1, 2030
Dr Damarys
Espinoza Mary’s Place Nonprofit/Homelessness January 1, 2026 –
January 1, 2030
Ryan Makinster Habitat for Humanity
SKKC Nonprofit/Developer January 1, 2026 –
January 1, 2030
Amanda
McElvaney WaFd Bank Financial January 1, 2026 –
January 1, 2030
Reagan Wheelock Disability
Empowerment Center Nonprofit/Social Services January 1, 2026 –
January 1, 2030
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Table 2: Bench Candidate
Candidate Name Organization Represented or
Community Member Area of Focus
Phoebe Anderson-Kline Multi-Service Center Regional Housing Org
BACKGROUND
The SKHHP Interlocal Agreement (ILA) calls for the formation of a SKHHP Advisory Board
consisting of 12 to 15 community members appointed by the Executive Board. The role of the
Advisory Board is to provide advice and recommendations to the Executive Board by
recommending annual Housing Capital Fund allocations, gaining insights into local housing
issues, and empowering community voices through engagement and education.
The ILA states that members appointed to the Advisory Board be knowledgeable of affordable
housing, be committed to furthering affordable housing in South King County, and represent
diverse community perspectives. Appointments will last four years, with service limited to two
consecutive terms. A list of those Advisory Board Members continuing their service on the
Board are detailed in Table 3.
Table 3: Current Advisory Board Member Roster Continuing Service
Candidate Name
Organization
Represented or
Community Member
Area of Focus Term
Ziquora Banks Verity Credit Union Regional Housing
Organization
January 2023 –
January 2027
Brady Nordstrom Housing Development
Consortium (HDC)
Regional Housing
Organization
January 2023 –
January 2027
Kent Hay Community Member
Lived Experience
January 2024 –
January 2028
Kathleen Hosfeld Homestead Community
Land Trust Nonprofit/Developer
January 2024 –
January 2028
Angela Weikel Open Doors for
Multicultural Families
Nonprofit/Social
Services
January 2024 –
January 2028
Maria Arns Community Member
Lived Experience
January 2024 –
January 2028
Rumi Takahashi SMR Architects
Housing Design
January 2024 –
January 2028
Hamdi Abdulle African Community
Housing and
Development
Regional Housing
Organization
January 2024 –
January 2028
PROCESS
Over a two-day period, interviews were conducted with 10 of the 12 applicants who responded
to the request for an interview. The interview panel was comprised of SKHHP Executive Board
Chair Mayor Nancy Backus, Vice-Chair Mayor Dana Ralph, and Advisory Board Member Maria
Arns.
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Candidates received three questions in advance and were allotted three minutes to answer all
three. The panel was then given five minutes to ask follow-up questions. The three questions
provided to candidates were:
1. Please tell us about yourself. How do you think your experience, skillsets, and
perspective would provide value to the SKHHP Advisory Board in carrying out its
mission to advise the Executive Board?
2. Please tell us what interests you about serving on the SKHHP Advisory Board.
3. Is there an affordable housing policy or strategy (either current or future) that you see
benefiting South King County?
Resolution No. 2025-03
October 17, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE
SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS
PARTNERS (SKHHP) APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
SKHHP ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, the SKHHP formation interlocal agreement (ILA) calls for the
Executive Board to create a 12-15 community member Advisory Board to advise on
land and/or money resource allocation for affordable housing and other matters
specified in Section 8 of the ILA; and
WHEREAS, the terms for Advisory Board Members are limited to four years, and
four members’ terms have ended; and
WHEREAS, a transition in Advisory Board Members has resulted in three open
positions on the Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, to fill these Board vacancies, SKHHP staff conducted a recruitment
process from July to August 2025 to identify eligible SKHHP Advisory Board applicants
that met the Board's ILA membership criteria; and
WHEREAS, in August 2025, an interview panel comprised of the SKHHP
Executive Board Chair, Vice-Chair, and an Advisory Board Member identified the
persons listed in Section 1 of this Resolution as strong candidates for appointment to
the SKHHP Advisory Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The SKHHP Executive Board hereby appoints the following
individuals as members of its Advisory Board to serve a four-year term (and no more than
two consecutive terms), with terms starting January 1, 2026:
Resolution No. 2025-03
October 17, 2025
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1. Saja Ahmed
Term Length: January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2030
2. Jessica de Barros (representing King County Housing Authority)
Term Length: January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2030
3. Marc Côté (representing Parkview Services)
Term Length: January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2030
4. Dr. Damarys Espinoza (representing Mary’s Place)
Term Length: January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2030
5. Ryan Makinster (representing Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas
Counties)
Term Length: January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2030
6. Amanda McElvaney (representing WaFd Bank)
Term Length: Appointment January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2030
7. Reagan Wheelock (representing Disability Empowerment Center)
Term Length: Appointment date through January 1, 2030
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and signatures.
Dated and signed this day of , 2025.
SOUTH KING COUNTY HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS
_______________________________
Nancy Backus, SKHHP Executive Board Chair
Memorandum
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
TO: SKHHP Executive Board
FROM: Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
DATE: October 17, 2025
RE: Debriefing the 2025 SKHHP Legislative Forum
OVERVIEW
SKHHP held its first Legislative Forum on September 19, 2025 in-person at the Tukwila
Community Center during the Executive Board’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
A debrief with the Executive Board will provide a formal opportunity to assess how well the
Legislative Forum met its intended purpose.
BACKGROUND
On March 21, 2025, the Executive Board directed SKHHP staff to organize a Legislative
Forum for 2025. The purpose of the Forum was to uplift and amplify the good work of
SKHHP as a unified, coordinated, and collaborative voice. Additionally, the purpose was to
show South King County’s strength on the topic of affordable housing to demonstrate the
power of the SKHHP coalition to state legislators.
The event was well attended by seven members of the Washington State Legislature (Sen.
Hunt, Sen. Fortunato, Sen. Alvarado, Rep. Obras, Rep. Gregerson, Rep. Stearns, and Rep.
Zahn); two legislative assistants to members of the Legislature (Mary Soderlind and
Chelsea Thumberg); a Governor’s Office representative (Nick Carr); nine Executive Board
Members (Dana Ralph, Thomas McLeod, Eric Zimmerman, Kristina Soltys, James Lovell,
Gene Achziger, James Alberson Jr. (alternate), Brian Davis, and Liz Stead); two Advisory
Board Members (Kathleen Hosfeld and Jessica De Barros); seven Staff Work Group
Members (Anyah Zupancic, McCaela Daffern, Owen Goode, Matt Torpey, Angie Mathias,
Evan Maxim, and Laurel Humphrey); SKHHP staff (Claire Goodwin and Dorsol Plants); and
three other supporting staff (Tony Bassiri, Brandon Miles, and Jason Jones).
GUIDING QUESTIONS
To help guide the discussion, the following questions are for the Board’s consideration.
1. How well did the Legislative Forum meet the intended purpose?
2. Is there a highlight or experience from the event you would like to share?
3. Would you change anything next time?
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Memorandum
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
TO: SKHHP Executive Board and Advisory Board
FROM: Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
DATE: October 17, 2025
RE: 2025 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund – Project Application Summaries
OVERVIEW
2025 represents the fourth annual funding round of the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund made possible by pooling
resources among SKHHP member jurisdictions. Nine member cities pooled funds for the Housing Capital Fund
this year and contributions totaled $3,426,340. Contributions sourced from SHB 1406 totaled $883,725 and
those sourced from HB 1590 totaled $2,542,615. With the remaining unused funds from the 2024 funding
round and the 2024 interest earnings from those cities pooling funds this year, SKHHP is making $3,471,000
available in the 2025 funding round. SKHHP received six applications for funding representing over $11.4
million in requests to develop or preserve 494 units of housing. Summaries of the projects are described in this
memo. Included as an attachment is an asset management analysis of each of the applicant’s portfolios and a
comparison chart of the construction start dates.
Table 1: Project Applicants with Funding Eligibility
Project sponsor
and name
Location # of
units
Project type Amount
requested
HB 1590
eligibility
SHB 1406
eligibility
Archdiocesan Housing
Authority –
Franciscan Apartments
Burien 39 Rehabilitation
Rental
$2,500,000 ✓ ✓
African Community
Housing & Development
– African Diaspora
Cultural Anchor Village
SeaTac 129 New
Construction
Rental
$3,500,000 ✓ ✓
St. Stephen Housing
Association –
Steele House
Renton 6 New
Construction
Rental
$1,820,850 ✓ ✓
Mental Health Housing
Foundation – Steel Lake
Federal
Way
20 New
Construction
Rental
$1,500,000 ✓ ✓
Bellwether Housing –
Renton Sage
Renton 284 Rehabilitation
Rental
$1,210,102
✓
Multi-Service Center –
Maple Lanes Estates
Kent 16 Rehabilitation
Rental
$922,000
✓
TOTAL REQUEST BY ELIGIBILITY $11,452,952 $9,320,850 $11,452,952
TOTAL AVAILABLE $3,471,000 $2,549,000 $922,000
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BACKGROUND
At the October 2, 2025 SKHHP Advisory Board meeting, the Advisory Board began the review of the six project
applications submitted to the 2025 funding round of the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund. A recommendation on
which projects to fund is anticipated at the November 6, 2025 Advisory Board meeting for the Executive
Board’s consideration at their November 21, 2025 meeting.
PROCESS
ATTACHMENTS
1. Asset management analysis
2. Comparison of construction start dates
Advisory Board
recommendation
(November 6, 2025)
Executive Board finalizes
recommendation
(November 21, 2025)
Member Councils approve
funding recommendation
(January-March 2026)
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1. Archdiocesan Housing Authority – Franciscan Apartments
Funding request: $2,500,000
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406): HB 1590 and SHB 1406
Address: 15237 21st Ave SW, Burien, 98166
PROJECT SUMMARY
Franciscan Apartments consists of a three-story residential building containing 38 one-bedroom units of
rental housing for seniors aged 62 and over who earn up to 50% Area Median Income (AMI). The
property was originally constructed in 1983 under HUD’s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
program and is in need of rehabilitation. All housing units are subsidized through a Section 8 Housing
Assistance Payments (HAP) contract. The proposal consists of the rehabilitation of every unit including
new cabinetry, countertops, flooring, paint, low flow plumbing fixtures and energy efficient lighting and
appliances; rehabilitation of four ADA units’ bathrooms to comply with ADA standards; elevator repair;
rehabilitation of common areas; replacing a failing copper domestic supply line; roof replacement and
HVAC improvements; and loan repayment to the Catholic Communities Foundation. In addition, the
ground floor will be reconfigured to create one additional ADA rental unit. The proposal uses a “rolling
rehab” model for tenant relocation to minimize impacts to residents. The property is proximate to
amenities including shopping, a post office, a convenience store, a coffee shop, and public
transportation. Franciscan Apartments are considered an independent living community, although a
part-time on-site manager and two maintenance workers serve as staff.
Archdiocesan Housing Authority (AHA), a Washington nonprofit, is the current owner and manager of
the property. Catholic Community Services of Western Washington’s (CCS) Real Estate Development
Center is the Developer. AHA is applying for financing under HUD’s Section 221(d)(4) program to
finance rehabilitation of the building. CCS, on behalf of AHA, is applying for secondary financing through
SKHHP and King County.
SKHHP 1590 funds could support the entire request and would be used to support:
• Repayment of an existing loan on the property which must be repaid as part of the
rehabilitation.
• Rehabilitation and construction, softs costs, and other development costs.
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• The Sponsor is an experienced owner and developer of affordable housing in the region with six
other projects in active use and four projects in the pipeline.
• Owner submitted two other applications for funding this funding round for other projects,
however, Franciscan Apartments is the priority.
• The underwriting benchmark in the SKHHP Addendum related to DSCR is lower than required
due to an FHA loan underwriting standard; and operating expenses per unit per year (PUPY) are
$7,578 compared to the $8,000 benchmark due to an Allied Residential quote for services as
senior housing typically has a lower PUPY.
• A detailed relocation plan created to meet HUD regulations was included in the application. The
project would use a “rolling rehab” model and tenants will generally not be relocated into the
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same unit. Instead, they will start with a “stack” of vacant units and rehabilitate those and then
move tenants into a newly renovated unit. The moves into the renovated unit are permanent.
The sponsor says they have successfully used this technique in two other three-story buildings
since 2024. Up to 13 residents may be temporarily relocated off-site.
• A few years ago, the property was upgraded with mini split heat pumps and water efficient
toilets. Most of the cabinets and counter tops are original and are nearing the end of their
useful lives. The property has copper domestic water piping and is reaching the end of its useful
life.
• The existing loan on the property which must be paid off as part of the rehabilitation, is a loan
made by Catholic Communities Foundation (CCF). The CCF loan was made when AHA prepaid
the Section 202 loan which was the original financing that supported construction of the project
in the 1980s. As the HUD loan had high interest rates, the ability to prepay the loan reduced the
debt on the building. CCF has loan policies to protect the corpus and CCF cannot make a
subordinate loan subject to cash flow as it would impermissibly put the corpus at risk. As part of
the rehabilitation financing, the HUD loan would be senior.
• A Resident Services Coordinator Program helps residents continue to live independently and
provides assistance and connection with social opportunities, programs and resources.
• Other elements related to accessibility include brighter, energy efficient lighting, thermostatic
controls on showerheads, and grab bars in all units. Two units will be provided with accessibility
features for persons with hearing or visual impairments. These features include strobe fire
alarms and flashing doorbells.
• Common areas include Resident Services Coordinator office space, community room, laundry,
public restrooms and a library. These areas will be modernized as part of the rehabilitation.
• There are no known environmental issues on the property. An asbestos study is required by
HUD, and any areas of concern will be remediated during renovation. The same applies to any
mold uncovered during construction.
• The average resident age in the building is 78 and the average annual income is $16,447.
• There are multiple languages spoken at the building including English, Vietnamese, Spanish,
Amharic, Romanian and Russian.
• The wait list is five to six years long.
• Turn-over at property is one to two units per year.
• All tenants remain eligible once admitted to the building. Under HUD regulations tenants above
income limits will be charged full unassisted rent but may remain in their unit. Should SKHHP
fund this project, we will need to add a special condition to match HUD’s position.
• The project is subject to Davis Bacon wage rates triggered by Section 221(d)4 financing.
• As the project is financed with Section 221d(4) funds, the scope of work ultimately must be
approved by HUD.
• The project has an existing HAP contract for 38 units. The new unit added will not be covered by
the HAP contract, but will still be income-restricted up to 50% AMI.
• Property uses HUD-approved house rules.
• AHA self-manages the property, however before rehabilitation begins, they intend to transfer
the property management duties to a third-party such as Allied Residential.
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Total Units By Size and Affordability
AMI 1-bedroom Total
Units
50% 39 39
Total Units 39 39
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Activity Date
Site Control 1981
Building Permits Issued 5/1/2026
Begin Construction 7/1/2026
Issued Certificate of Occupancy Ongoing – as units are rehabilitated
End of Construction 11/1/2027
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
SKHHP (2025) $2,500,000 Applied
Lument $5,418,000 Committed
King County $1,400,000 Applied
Reserves $347,800 On-Hand
TOTAL $9,665,800
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Acquisition $1,099,638 --
Construction $7,281,585 --
Soft Costs $816,904 --
Other Development Costs $467,673 --
TOTAL $9,665,800 $247,841
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: Archdiocesan Housing Authority
Developer: Real Estate Development Center, Catholic Community Services Western WA
Architect: Blue Brook Architecture
Construction: TBD
Legal: TBD
Property Management: Catholic Housing Services
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2. African Community Housing & Development – African Diaspora Cultural Anchor Village
Funding request: $3,500,000
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406): HB 1590 and SHB 1406
Address: 15005 Military Road S, SeaTac, 98188
PROJECT SUMMARY
The African Diaspora Cultural Anchor Village is a 129-unit new construction 4% Low-Income Housing Tax
Credit rental project with a mix of studios to four-bedrooms for households earning 30-60% AMI. 55
units will be set-aside for families with children and 13 units set-aside for households with a physical
disability. The project aims to respond to community members’ desire for a central anchor for South
King County’s African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community.
This project is a partnership between African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) and Mercy
Housing Northwest. Four parcels represent the project across 2.2 acres acquired by ACHD in 2023. The
parcels are located in SeaTac, north of the Tukwila light rail station. Existing structures include two
houses and commercial structures to be demolished. ACHD is seeking a Binding Site Plan and
Development Agreement with the City of SeaTac to have all four parcels considered as a single
development allowing for consistent zoning standards to be applied throughout the site and reducing
the overall parking count.
The seven-story building will house residential units on levels three through seven while the first two
levels will include a community center event space, retail space, and office space for ACHD. Level two
will include a childcare center and classroom space for ACHD after-school programming. Additionally,
there will be outdoor gardening and recreation space. Level three will have a courtyard in addition to
the residential units. Below ground parking will be provided on part of Level 1.
SKHHP 1590 funds could support the 13 units set aside for individuals with a physical disability.
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• The City of SeaTac is a central hub for the African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community,
who are facing increasing displacement pressures.
• The vision for this project came together during a series of community meetings from 2018-
2021.
• This will be ACHD’s first major development project.
• ACHD is a new developer so there is no history to draw on in terms of capital development
success or challenges. A Joint Development Agreement between ACHD and Mercy Housing is
anticipated by early 2026. ACHD has five projects in the pipeline in predevelopment – three are
homeownership projects.
• Several underwriting benchmarks were not met: a LOI to support the lower DSCR at 1.15
compared to the 1.20 benchmark is forthcoming; and construction contingency was budgeted at
5% when 10% is required.
• ACHD purchased the four parcels in December 2023.
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• The vinyl tile sampled from the living room of the accessory dwelling unit intended to be
demolished at 15039 Military Rd S was found to contain asbestos. ACHD reports that they have
received multiple bids from demolition contractors that include the asbestos remediation scope
of work and they will ensure all permits are granted prior to commencing.
• The sponsor is making several substantially large financial requests to public funders and
requested an amount over what SKHHP has available between the two sources of funds.
• There is a Development Agreement with the City of SeaTac forthcoming requesting eliminating
the 20-ft max set-back requirement, reducing the percentage of the building that requires
overhead weather protection to just above entryways, and requesting a variance on reducing
the parking count and building heights on existing zoning.
• The African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community experiences a variety of barriers to
housing. ACHD reports that racism and xenophobia have led to inequitable treatment when
accessing housing opportunities and have played a role in negative interactions with landlords
and property managers. Large average family sizes and lack of affordable family-sized units in
King County has meant that families are often forced to rent multiple units or to send older
children to live with relatives.
• 305 bedrooms are planned for the project.
• Approximately 20 ADA units are anticipated for the project.
• The project is anticipated to provide 174 parking stalls.
• Property management will be addressed by Mercy Housing Management Group.
• An on-site resident services program will be run by Mercy Housing Northwest.
• ACHD is considered a “By and For Organization” by the Department of Commerce’s Housing
Division. Department of Commerce describes By and For Organizations as the following: “By-
and-For Organizations are operated by and for the communities they serve. Their primary
mission and history is serving a specific community. They are culturally based, directed, and
substantially controlled by individuals from the population they serve. At the core of their
programs, these organizations embody the community’s central cultural values. In the
affordable housing context, these communities must have demonstrated disproportionate
representation in homelessness, housing instability, and housing affordability.”1
Total Units By Size and Affordability
AMI Studio 1-bedroom 2-bedroom 3-bedroom 4-bedroom Total
Units
30% 1 2 4 6 1 14
40% 1 5 12 13 3 34
50% 2 8 13 16 4 43
60% 1 6 14 14 2 37
Manager Units -- -- 1 -- -- 1
Total Units 5 21 44 49 10 129
1 Department of Commerce’s Capacity Building, Outreach, and Support Program: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/multifamily-rental-
housing/cbos-team/ and https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/06feee2dc8644602a884beb5cb4081e2
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
Activity Date
Site Control 12/1/2023
Building Permits Issued 9/25/2026
Begin Construction 10/12/2026
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 6/1/2028
Begin Lease-Up 6/2/2028
Projected First LIHTC Year Start 6/1/2028
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
SKHHP (2025) $3,500,000 Applied
4% LIHTC $36,191,383 Will Apply 3/2026
King County (2024) $950,055 Committed
King County (2025) $9,531,499 Applied
Commerce HTF $12,000,000 Applied
CHIP $1,000,000 Applied
Perm Debt $12,929,768
State Appropriation $3,880,000 Committed
Amazon $9,500,000 Will Apply
Deferred Fee $2,500,000
Contributed Fee $2,000,000
RESIDENTIAL TOTAL $93,982,705
ACHD Sponsor Loan (Non-Residential) $18,184,525
4% LIHTC (Non-Residential) $2,686,201 Will Apply 3/2026
TOTAL $114,853,431
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Acquisition $6,852,926 --
Construction $62,578,467 --
Soft Costs $15,097,811 --
Other Development Costs $9,453,501 --
RESIDENTIAL TOTAL $93,982,705 $728,548
Non-Residential Costs $20,870,725 --
TOTAL $114,853,430 --
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DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: African Community Housing & Development
Developer: Mercy Housing Northwest
Architect: SMR Architects
Construction: WG Clark
Legal: Perkins Coie
Property Management: Mercy Housing Management Group
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3. St. Stephen Housing Association – Steele House
Funding request: $1,820,850
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406): HB 1590 and SHB 1406
Address: 3001 NE 16th St., Renton, 98056
PROJECT SUMMARY
Steele House is proposed as a demolition and new construction rental project of six three-bedroom
townhomes for families exiting homelessness or at risk of homelessness who earn up to 50% AMI. The
property was purchased in 2016 and includes a duplex built in 1943 operating as transitional housing.
The transitional housing program will end before the project begins so no relocation will be needed
before demolition of the duplex. Most case management and supportive services will take place on-site,
at the families’ housing unit.
St. Stephen Housing and Way Back Inn merged in December 2024 and have become a single non-profit
organization under the name St. Stephen Housing Association. The boards of both organizations have
combined and former Way Back Inn Board Members, who have assisted in the Steele House project’s
pre-development work, will remain involved to guide expansion plans.
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.
This is the second time the project sponsor has applied to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund and the City
of Renton has committed $500,000 to the project since the previous application was received.
SKHHP funds sourced through HB 1590 are eligible to be used to support the entire SKHHP request.
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• St. Stephen Housing Association is a small developer and there are no other projects for which
they applied this funding round.
• All underwriting benchmarks were met in the SKHHP Addendum.
• The proposal has been discussed for the past eight years including at the sponsor’s annual
fundraisers.
• Demolition will include lead paint remediation and asbestos testing of sheet vinyl.
• St. Stephen reports that the project will focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
families, who are disproportionately impacted by homelessness due to systemic factors, and the
goal will be to have four or five of the homes serving BIPOC households.
• All families offered housing through the project will be currently experiencing homelessness -
Sponsor will use a tenant selection process that prioritizes families with children who are
experiencing homelessness and have a household income below 30% AMI.
• The Sponsor has a long-standing history of working with homeless families and is well-
established within the local crisis housing community.
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• At least one member of St. Stephen’s Board, the Sponsor’s primary development consultant,
and 20% of St. Stephen’s staff have lived experience of homelessness.
• St Stephen will affirmatively market the housing opportunity to residents considered least likely
to apply. The project will be listed in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS),
but units will not be filled through Coordinated Entry.
• Sponsor’s marketing strategy will involve collaborating with local housing and community
organizations to inform them of available units and encourage referrals.
• Families are interviewed to verify eligibility, including verification of children in the household,
homeless status and income level. Sponsor’s housing stability planning with families is focused
on identifying ways of increasing income and reducing barriers. Families work with their Case
Manager to craft an individualized Housing Stability plan and will be re-evaluated over the
course of the family’s stay. Case Managers help families connect to mainstream resources like
employment, job training, education programs and financial counseling, food and financial
assistance, childcare assistance, transportation, utilities, and other household and family needs.
The Sponsor will accompany households to housing, court, school and other provider
appointments. The Sponsor works with other providers to provide wrap-around care so that
families get all the support they need.
• Prior to merging, the Sponsor developed City Park Townhomes in Auburn in 2001 with funding
from the Department of Commerce’s Housing Trust Fund, the King County Housing Finance
Program, the Gates Foundation, and support from the City of Renton.
• The operations staff will include one Housing Coordinator and one Maintenance Technician.
• The timeframe for securing funding commitments for services will depend on the completion of
the project’s construction, as many funding sources require evidence of progress or final project
approval. Sponsor intends to pursue a diverse range of funding sources for services including
from King County’s Operations, Rental, and Services funding, grants from the King County
Regional Homelessness Authority, and funding opportunities from the City of Renton.
Total Units By Size and Affordability
AMI 3-bedroom Total
Units
50% 6 6
Total Units 6 6
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Activity Date
Site Control 1/21/2025
Building Permits Issued 4/15/2026
Begin Construction 4/16/2026
Begin Lease-up 3/2/2027
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 4/16/2027
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FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
SKHHP (2025) $1,820,850 Applied
Sponsor Seller Note $295,000 Committed
City of Renton $500,000 Committed
Apple Health and Homes $1,000,000 Applied
Sponsor Operations and Service
Agreements
$125,285 Committed
Medina Foundation Grant $75,000 Committed
TOTAL $3,816,135
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Acquisition $295,000 --
Construction $2,527,168 --
Soft Costs $635,332 --
Other Development Costs $358,635 --
TOTAL $3,816,135 $636,023
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: St. Stephen Housing Association
Developer: Madden-Kim Consulting
Architect: Daniel UMBACH Architect
Construction: TBD
Legal: TBD
Property Management: St. Stephen Housing Association
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4. Mental Health Housing Foundation – Steel Lake
Funding request: $1,500,000
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406): HB 1590 and SHB 1406
Address: 29020 and 29026 Military Road, Federal Way, 98003
PROJECT SUMMARY
Mental Health Housing Foundation’s (MHHF) Steel Lake Affordable Housing is the first phase of a two-
phased new construction 20-unit rental project for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
with incomes at 30% and 50% AMI. Phase 2 would add an additional ten units for a total of 30 units.
Phase 1 will consist of the construction of four two-bedroom units and sixteen one-bedroom units.
The project will be owned, developed, and operated by MHHF. A live-in property manager will occupy
one of the one-bedroom units, and all maintenance needs will be addressed through a shared
superintendent and maintenance staff. No services will be provided on-site. The new building will be a
two-story walk-up with ten apartments on each level. The site will include a community gathering space,
shared laundry facilities, management offices, outdoor seating areas, and parking. A grocery store and
other shops and amenities are located across the street, as well as access to public transit. MHHF
acquired the parcels in December 2024.
SKHHP funds sourced through HB 1590 are eligible to be used to support the entire SKHHP request.
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• MHHF is a small developer and there are no other projects for which they applied this funding
round.
• All underwriting benchmarks were met in the SKHHP Addendum.
• Neighborhood notification is not required by the City of Federal Way, but the City’s planning
staff have strongly encouraged doing so.
• MHHF has longstanding relationships with multiple behavioral health agencies in King County,
including Sound Behavioral Health, Navos, and Valley Cities, and will utilize those to seek
referrals for residents of Steel Lake.
• Construction is anticipated to begin March 2027 which is further out than other projects.
• The Sponsor is requesting a waiver to exceed Commerce’s Housing Trust Fund cap on any single
project at $5 million – MHHF’s request is $5.7 million.
• Sponsor secured a $31,000 pre-development grant from Enterprise Community Partners, a
commitment up to $60,000 in State funded technical assistance, an Impact Capital loan to
purchase the site, and $44,000 commitment from MHHF to support the project’s operating
reserves to be deposited once construction is complete.
• MHHF was organized and incorporated as a non-profit in 1990 to support those living with
mental illness in their efforts to live independently. The founders were concerned about the lack
of affordable housing for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in King County.
The organization has grown to own seven housing projects, with a total of 90 housing units, that
vary from single family shared homes to small apartment buildings. Residents live
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independently, receiving services from community behavioral health providers offsite. This
project would operate similarly.
• MHHF works closely with mental health care providers to let them know when an apartment is
available. Marketing is done through a mix of social media and in person connection. Tenants
are referred to MHHF by their mental health care provider.
Total Units By Size and Affordability
AMI 1-bedroom 2-bedroom Total
Units
30% 10 2 12
50% 5 2 7
Manager Units 1 -- 1
Total Units 16 4 20
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Activity Date
Site Control 12/23/2024
Building Permits Issued 2/1/2027
Begin Construction 3/15/2027
Begin Lease-up 1/1/2028
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 3/15/2028
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
SKHHP (2025) $1,500,000 Applied
Commerce HTF $5,732,155 Applied
Federal Home Loan Bank $1,700,000 Applied
King County $2,393,679 Applied
Sponsor Pre-Development Grants $123,749 Committed
CHIP $378,483 Applied
TOTAL $11,828,066
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Acquisition $710,000 --
Construction $8,910,608 --
Soft Costs $1,480,283 --
Other Development Costs $727,175 --
TOTAL $11,828,066 $591,403
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DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: Mental Health Housing Foundation
Developer: GS Consulting
Architect: SMR Architects
Construction: TBD
Legal: Fremont Law PLLC
Property Management: Mental Health Housing Foundation
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5. Bellwether Housing – Renton Sage
Funding request: $1,210,102
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406): SHB 1406
Address: 4455 NE 12th St., Renton, 98059
PROJECT SUMMARY
Bellwether Housing’s Renton Sage Apartments consists of 284 rent restricted units across 29 buildings
serving residents earning between 50-80% AMI in Renton. The property was acquired by Bellwether in
2022 with private funding from Amazon and a loan from Citibank to preserve naturally occurring
affordable housing (NOAH). The proposal seeks funding to replace the roofs on six of the property’s 29
buildings – benefiting 52 households in this phase. Four building roofs have already been replaced and
one is currently being replaced. An application to the Department of Commerce’s Housing Trust Fund
was submitted this fundign round to request additional funds to replace the remaining roofs of 18
residential buildings plus two leasing office buildings. The roof repairs must be completed before
addressing other needs at the property. Bellwether has been in coordination with the King County
Housing Authority to utilize their funding to do additional work, including energy-efficient insulation,
ventilation upgrades, and installation of heat pumps. Roof replacement is the largest expense of the
rehabilitation needs. Funding would be used for demolition of the existing roofing and repair of
decaying structural joists as needed to install new insulation, sheathing, and roofing.
Current covenants on the projects include 57 units at 50% AMI from the Washington State Housing
Finance Commission; 78 units at 60% AMI and 149 units at 80% AMI from Amazon. A SKHHP award
would apply rent restrictions for 50 years on the 52 units receiving new roofs.
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• The underwriting benchmark listed in SKHHP Addendum was not met on construction
contingency at 12% compared to the 15% benchmark. Sponsor reports that because the project
scope is limited to the replacement of the roofs and because they will have already completed
five roofs replacements, they thought it was appropriate to reduce the contingency.
• Bellwether has submitted applications for funding for two other rehabilitation projects and one
new construction project.
• The financial request to SKHHP exceeds the amount of SHB 1406 funds available. Proposal could
be modified to account for reduced funds.
• The scope of work includes all aspects related to replacing a roof including, but not limited to:
o Removal and disposal of existing roofing materials.
o Removal and disposal of all existing roof sheathing and joist bay batt insulation.
o Removal and disposal of all existing downspouts, straps and anchors.
o Removal and disposal of existing perimeter mansard parapet framing and (2) layers
asphalt shingles. Sawcut end of roof joist flush for new parapet per drawings.
o Remove and replace existing damaged roof framing members.
o Drywall repairs as needed.
o Air seal perimeter roof joists with rigid insulation and foam.
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o Provide and install all new metal cap flashing, single ply roofing membrane, vent pipe
flashing, roof plywood sheathing, vapor barrier, and rigid tapered insulation.
o Remove existing utility and bathroom ceiling exhaust fans and dispose.
o Provide and install new ventilation fan, connect to existing power and switch, connect
new metal ducting through roof, provide membrane flashing, and vent hood.
• Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are present in the popcorn ceilings and wallboard joint
compound, in addition to a limited number of units with vinyl flooring. If disturbed, remediation
must occur prior to rehabilitation and be covered under the construction contingency.
Disturbance of ACMs is any activity that disrupts the matrix, crumbles, or pulverizes ACMs or
presumed ACMs, and includes activities such as sanding, grinding, or other methods that break,
crumble, or disintegrate intact ACMs.
• A visual inspection found less than one square foot of minor mold growth around the window of
an assessed apartment. Bellwether has been replacing the fans and humidistats in the
bathrooms and laundry rooms and are installing new ventilation where none was previously to
properly remove moisture. To date, Bellwether has fixed 138 units and reports seeing
substantial improvement.
• Renton Sage houses 1.6% of Renton’s residents who earn up to 80% AMI (17,235).
• The entire property contains 132 one-bedroom units and 152 two-bedroom units which are
suitable for families.
• The property serves a number of households coming directly from homelessness with referrals
for qualifying households coming from community contacts including Renton Housing Authority,
Mary’s Place, YMCA, and Vision House.
• Bellwether has eight projects with 1,489 units placed in service.
• 55% of Bellwether’s residents across their portfolio identify as BIPOC. The average income of a
Bellwether household is less than 40% AMI.
• Bellwether has found that in South King County, low-income individuals and families face
increasingly limited housing options due to rising rents.
• Bellwether has contracted with FPI Management/Asset Living to manage the property.
• There is a full time on-site Propoerty Manager/Community Director, Assistant Community
Director, Leasing Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, and two Maintenance Technicians. A part-
time Business Manager and Compliance Manager will work off-site.
Total Units By Size and Affordability
AMI 1-bedroom 2-bedroom Total
Units
50% 28 29 57
60% 34 48 82
80% 70 75 145
Total Units 132 152 284
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
Activity Date
Site Control 9/20/2022
Building Permits Issued Issued separately for each roof
Begin Construction 4/1/2026
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding Source Proposed
Amount
Status
SKHHP (2025) $1,210,102 Applied
Citi Community Capital $44,700,000 Original construction loan
Amazon $39,760,000 Original loan for acquisition
HTF $5,000,000 Applied
TOTAL $90,670,102
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Acquisition $84,460,000 --
Construction $6,085,900 --
Soft Costs $124,202 --
Other Development Costs $0 --
TOTAL $90,670,102 $319,261
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: Bellwether Housing
Developer: Bellwether Housing
Construction: TBD
Legal: Kantor Taylor
Property Management: Asset Living/FPI
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6. Multi-Service Center – Maple Lanes Estates
Funding request: $922,000
Eligibility of SKHHP Funding Sources (1590/1406): SHB 1406
Address: 1622 Maple Lane, Kent, 98030
PROJECT SUMMARY
The Multi-Service Center’s (MSC) Maple Lanes Estates contains 16 two-bedroom, one-bathroom units
across four buildings serving households earning 30% and 50% AMI. The buildings were constructed in
1992 and MSC has owned the property since 1994. The project is proposed to include a comprehensive
renovation of all 16 units. The renovations are proposed to include replacement of siding, gutters,
downspouts, railings, windows, sliding glass doors, front entry door replacement, recoating tenant
decks, painting, exterior HVAC alterations, re-grading areas adjacent to siding and replacement of
exterior entry doors.
SKHHP has funded the rehabilitation of two MSC projects as the sole funder: Victorian Place II in Des
Moines and the White River Apartments in Auburn. This funding round, public funders at the County
and State levels are making additional funding available specifically for rehabilitation.
OBSERVATIONS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS
• The underwriting benchmark was not met on maximum rents which are 4% under market rents
with 10% under market rents as the benchmark; revenue escalation is at 4% rather than 2% as
the Sponsor cited increasing rents each year.
• SKHHP is listed as the only potential funder but Commerce and King County will be making
funding available for preservation and rehab this funding round with RFPs forthcoming in
December.
• Should the project not receive SKHHP funds, the Sponsor could apply to others this round if
desired.
• MSC submitted requests for funding for two other projects, but didn’t indicate the priority level
of those compared to Maple Lanes Estates.
• The proposed scope may be too ambitious for the amount of funding budgeted based on a
previous SKHHP funded project.
• Maple Lanes is not connected to HMIS.
• MSC owns and operates 1,168 units of affordable housing. MSC provides multiple housing
program services such as rental assistance, emergency housing, transitional housing, and
permanent supportive housing.
• Allied Residential provides the day-to-day management of the Maple Lane Estates Apartments
to rent, lease, and operate.
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Total Units By Size and Affordability
AMI 2-bedroom Total
Units
30% 5 5
50% 11 11
Total Units 16 16
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Activity Date
Site Control 11/16/1993
Building Permits Issued 4/30/2027
Begin Construction 5/1/2027
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 12/31/2027
FUNDING SOURCES AND USES
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed
Amount
Status
SKHHP (2025) $922,000 Applied
Property Cash Flow $30,969
TOTAL $952,969
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Acquisition $4,000 --
Construction $869,510 --
Soft Costs $72,459 --
Other Development Costs $7,000 --
TOTAL $952,969 $59,561
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sponsor: Multi-Service Center
Construction: American West Contracting
Legal: Kantor Taylor PC
Property Management: Allied Residential
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Attachment 1: Asset Management Analysis
This funding round, as part of SKHHP’s collaboration with the King County public funders, the King
County Asset Management team provided in-depth analysis of the operational performance of the
portfolios of the organizations who applied to SKHHP this funding round.
The analysis is based on Web Based Annual Reporting System (“WBARS”) Table 4 reporting, as done
annually by the project sponsors. King County Asset Management did not review third-party financial
audits or agency board financial reports. WBARS Table 4 reporting includes an overview of income and
expenses, debt service, operating and replacement reserves, and performance measures such as
vacancy and unit turnaround. Also included in the analysis is the timeliness of required reporting (as
date-stamped in the WBARS system) and the contractual requirement of providing for adequate
insurance on the properties.
To rank the agencies on their portfolio’s operational performance, nine data points were selected and
derived from Table 4 reporting, as well as the timeliness and insurance requirements, for a total of
eleven factors as a measure of risk. The King County team “flagged” those items considered outside of
the industry norms as “high-risk factors,” adding them up for each agency into a “rating” or “score.” A
score of 0 to 4 was deemed “low-risk,” a score of 5 to 7 was deemed “medium-risk,” and a score of 8 to
11 was deemed “high-risk.”
The results of the analysis are as follows:
African Community Housing & Development has no data to analyze as this is their first development. To
apply a similar level of scrutiny as the other applicants received through the asset management review,
a third-party construction report of the project has been ordered.
This analysis should be considered as one of many factors when evaluating a project. All projects had at
least three high risk factors. As a public funder, if there are concerns about funding a certain project but
the strength of the overall project leads us to decide to fund it, we can put conditions on the award to
address those concerns. The Asset Management Analysis conducted by King County was in lieu of
providing letters of good standing to developers this year.
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Attachment 2: Comparison of Construction Start Dates by Project
Resolution 2025-03
SKHHP Advisory
Board Appointments
Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program
Coordinator
October 17, 2025
SKHHP Executive Board
Main business street decorated for Cornucopia Festival, Kent, ca. 1946.
Photo courtesy Tacoma Public Library
SKHHP Advisory Board
Candidate Name Organization Represented or Community
Member Area of Focus Term
Ziquora Banks Verity Credit Union
Regional Housing Organization
January 2023 – January 2027
Brady Nordstrom Housing Development Consortium (HDC)
Regional Housing Organization
January 2023 – January 2027
Kent Hay Community Member
Lived Experience
January 2024 – January 2028
Kathleen Hosfeld Homestead Community Land Trust
Nonprofit/Developer
January 2024 – January 2028
Angela Weikel Open Doors for Multicultural Families
Nonprofit/Social Services
January 2024 – January 2028
Maria Arns Community Member
Lived Experience
January 2024 – January 2028
Rumi Takahashi SMR Architects
Housing Design
January 2024 – January 2028
Hamdi Abdulle African Community Housing and Development
Regional Housing Organization
January 2024 – January 2028
Candidates Recommended for Appointment
Candidate Name Organization Represented or
Community Member Area of Focus Term
Saja Ahmed Community Member Lived Experience January 1, 2026 – January 1, 2030
Jessica de Barros King County Housing Authority Regional Housing Org January 1, 2026 – January 1, 2030
Marc Cote Parkview Services Regional Housing Org January 1, 2026 – January 1, 2030
Dr Damarys Espinoza Mary’s Place Nonprofit/Homelessness January 1, 2026 – January 1, 2030
Ryan Makinster Habitat for Humanity SKKC Nonprofit/Developer January 1, 2026 – January 1, 2030
Amanda McElvaney WaFd Bank Financial January 1, 2026 – January 1, 2030
Reagan Wheelock Disability Empowerment Center Nonprofit/Social Services January 1, 2026 – January 1, 2030
Stand-by Candidate
Candidate Name Organization Represented or Community Member Area of Focus
Phoebe Anderson-Kline Multi-Service Center Regional Housing Org
Questions?
Blue Bird or Camp Fire Group 1948. Marie Pope in background
Photo courtesy Des Moines Historical Society
SKHHP October Executive
Board Meeting
Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
October 17, 2025
2025 SKHHP Housing Capital
Fund Project Application Review
Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
October 17, 2025
SKHHP Executive Board
Housing Capital Fund Timeline
Oct 2025 •Advisory Board reviews applications
Nov 2025
•Advisory Board makes a recommendation
•Executive Board finalizes recommendation
Jan-March 2026
•SKHHP Member Councils approve recommendation
3
2025 Applications Received
4
Archdiocesan Housing Authority –
Franciscan Apartments
Franciscan Apartments - Summary
Developer: Archdiocesan Housing Authority
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Number of Units: 39
Population Served: Seniors aged 62+ who earn up to 50% AMI
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: Both
Location: Burien
Housing Type: Preservation - Rental
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Franciscan Apartments –
Units by Size and Affordability
Franciscan
Apartments
Funding
Sources
and Uses
Questions & Discussion –
Franciscan Apartments
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African Community Housing & Development –
African Diaspora Cultural Anchor Village
African Diaspora Cultural Anchor Village -
Summary
Developer: African Community Housing & Development
Amount Requested: $3,500,000
Number of Units: 129
Population Served: African Diaspora immigrant and refugee households at 30-60% AMI with set-aside for households with a physical disability
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: HB 1590 and SHB 1406
Location: SeaTac
Housing Type: New Construction - Rental
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African Diaspora Cultural Anchor Village –
Units by Size and Affordability
African
Diaspora
Cultural
Anchor Village
Funding
Sources
and Uses
Questions & Discussion –
African Diaspora Cultural Anchor Village
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St. Stephen Housing Association –
Steele House
Steele House - Summary
Developer: St. Stephen Housing Association
Amount Requested: $1,820,850
Number of Units: 6
Population Served: Families exiting homelessness or at risk of homelessness up to 50% AMI
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: HB 1590 and SHB 1406
Location: Renton
Housing Type: New Construction - Rental
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Steele House –
Units by Size and Affordability
Steele
House
Funding
Sources
and Uses
Questions & Discussion –
Steele House
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Mental Health Housing Foundation –
Steel Lake
Steel Lake - Summary
Developer: Mental Health Housing Foundation
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Number of Units: 20
Population Served: Individuals with severe and persistent mental illness at 30% and 50% AMI
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: HB 1590 and SHB 1406
Location: Federal Way
Housing Type: New Construction - Rental
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Steel Lake –
Units by Size and Affordability
Steel Lake
Funding
Sources
and Uses
Questions & Discussion –
Steel Lake
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Bellwether Housing – Renton Sage
Renton Sage - Summary
Developer: Bellwether Housing
Amount Requested: $1,210,102
Number of Units: 284 total (52 for the rehab request)
Population Served: Households earning 50%, 60% and 80% AMI
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: SHB 1406
Location: Renton
Housing Type: Rehabilitation - Rental
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Renton Sage–
Units by Size and Affordability
Renton
Sage
Funding
Sources
and Uses
Questions & Discussion –
Renton Sage
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Multi-Service Center – Maple Lane Estates
Maple Lane Estates - Summary
Developer: Multi-Service Center
Amount Requested: $922,000
Number of Units: 16
Population Served: Households earning 30% and 50% AMI
Eligible SKHHP Funding Source: SHB 1406
Location: Kent
Housing Type: Rehabilitation - Rental
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Maple Lane Estates –
Units by Size and Affordability
Maple
Lane
Estates
Funding
Sources
and Uses
Questions & Discussion –
Maple Lane Estates
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Construction Start Dates Comparison
Next Steps
SKHHP staff to follow-up
with any unanswered
questions
Advisory Board meeting on
November 6 to deliberate
and develop funding
recommendation
Executive Board to
consider Advisory Board
recommendation on
November 21 and adopt
final recommendation
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SKHHP 2025
Legislative Forum Debrief
Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
October 17, 2025
Guiding Questions
1.How well did the Legislative Forum meet the intended
purpose?
2.Is there a highlight or experience from the event you would
like to share?
3.Would you change anything next time?
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Thank you!
Claire V. Goodwin, SKHHP Executive Manager
cvgoodwin@skhhp.org
October 17, 2025