SHA now issuing Section 8 Housing Vouchers

SEATTLE—September 1, 2005—It could take years to house the 2,700 low-income families on SHA's Section 8 waiting list, but progress is now being made. Some new vouchers have been issued and SHA hopes to start serving 30 to 50 new households per month. Click here for more information.  

Milestones reached at Rainier Vista

SEATTLE—September 1, 2005—More than 250 community members and public officials celebrated the opening of Neighborhood House's new Rainier Vista Center in August. The celebration also marked the completion of the first phase of rental housing at Rainier Vista. Click here for details about the new building, the services it houses and the rental housing at Rainier Vista.

Moving To new Ways plan adopted by Board

SEATTLE—September 1, 2005—Seattle Housing’s Board of Commissioners recently adopted the agency's new work plan for this coming fiscal year. Actions identified in the plan include development activities at Rainier Vista and NewHolly, renovation of high-rise buildings within the "homeWorks" project and policy adjustments in the Section 8 program. Click here for details.