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2012 Moving To new Ways (MTW) Plan

2012 MTW Plan Amendments

The Seattle Housing Authority is inviting public comment on three changes related to the Moving to Work (MTW) program. The plan amendment summary explains the changes:

You can provide comment in one of two ways by no later than
April 9th:

  • There will be a public hearing on March 26th at 3:30 at Seattle Housing's new offices at 190 Queen Anne Avenue N. (To request an interpreter or accommodation call (206) 615-3576 by March 22nd.)
  • Address your comments directly by phone, email, or mail to Beka Smith at bsmith@seattlehousing.org, (206) 615-3576, or PO Box 19028, Seattle WA 98109.

About MTW

The Seattle Housing Authority is one of about 30 housing authorities across the country participating in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) "Moving to Work" (MTW; locally referred to as Moving to new Ways) Demonstration Program, which allows the agency to test innovative methods to improve housing services and to better meet local needs. As a participant in MTW, the agency may propose and implement alternatives to federal regulations for certain issues spelled out in a 2008 amended and restated agreement between HUD and Seattle Housing.

Each year, Seattle Housing adopts a plan that describes activities planned for the following fiscal year. At the end of the year, the agency prepares a report describing its accomplishments.

Seattle Housing's 2012 MTW Plan

SHA identified several goals and objectives for 2011 within the context of the agency's mission and draft five year strategic plan, fiscal realities, and MTW's three objectives. The following highlights of key activities for 2011 are described further in the draft 2011 MTW Annual Plan.

The 2012 annual plan was approved by HUD in January 2012.

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For more information about the MTW annual plan or the MTW program, contact Beka Smith at bsmith@seattlehousing.org or 206-615-3576.