|
No images? Click here September 16, 2022 
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray visits Yesler On August 16, Seattle Housing Authority Executive Director Rod Brandon welcomed U.S. Sen. Patty Murray to Hinoki, SHA’s newest residential building at Yesler. Murray chose the location to announce that President Biden had signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act recently passed by Congress. The bill is considered to be the most important legislation in U.S. history to address climate change and also represents a big step in reducing prescription drug costs for seniors and others. SHA releases 2021 Annual Report Every year the Seattle Housing Authority issues an Annual Report listing its revenues and net assets, along with information about significant milestones achieved during the year. Enjoy highlights and photos from the SHA community in 2021. 
Volunteers needed for Seattle King County Vision Clinic This year, the Seattle/King County Clinic will provide free eye exams and prescription eyeglasses. The vision clinic will be held at Seattle Center, Oct. 20 to Oct. 23. Find out how to register to volunteer. National Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. NHHM honors the diverse traditions and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities in the United States. Find resources and ways to celebrate and support the Hispanic community. 
Share your thoughts on affordable housing The King County Department of Assessments is evaluating data-driven solutions to the affordable housing crisis. Add your voice by taking this survey. ABOUT SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITYThe mission of the Seattle Housing Authority is to enhance the Seattle community by creating and sustaining decent, safe and affordable living environments that foster stability and self-sufficiency for people with low incomes. SHA provides long-term, low-income rental housing and rental assistance to more than 37,000 people in Seattle. SHA owns and operates approximately 8,400 housing units at nearly 400 sites throughout the city. SHA also administers more than 11,000 Housing Choice Vouchers, enabling low-income residents to receive rental assistance throughout the Seattle housing market. SHA, an independent public corporation established in 1939, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, two of whom are SHA residents. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. More information is available at www.seattlehousing.org. 
Seattle Housing Authority |
