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Affordable Housing Fund

Overview

The Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) supports people experiencing very low-income in Vancouver through affordable housing development, rental assistance and homelessness services. In 2016, voters approved a $42 million property tax levy to support AHF projects through 2023. In 2023, this levy was renewed by voters to provide $100 million in AHF funding from 2024 through 2033.

The City will make funding available to community partners for projects and programs that:

Updates

The 2024 Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) applications are closed. If you are a housing developer or service provider, please email Hayley Woodbridge at Hayley.Woodbridge@cityofvancouver.us to be notified about future applications.

If you live in Vancouver, WA and are seeking rental assistance or other housing services, please contact the Housing Hotline at 360-695-9677

Housing Stories

Please take a moment to check out the Housing Story: Turning Darkness into Purpose.

Eligible Affordable Housing Fund Recipients

Developers, nonprofits, and other housing providers whose projects will provide housing for low-income households in Vancouver are eligible to apply for the AHF. Through the City selection process, priority will be given to applicants with a demonstrated ability to develop, own, and/or manage affordable housing.

Eligible Recipients:

Ineligible Recipients:

To be added to the waitlist for AHF applications, please email Hayley Woodbridge at hayley.woodbridge@cityofvancouver.us.

Documents

Contact

For more information about the Affordable Housing Fund, please contact Samantha Whitley, Community Development Manager, at samantha.whitley@cityofvancouver.us.

Affordable Housing Fund Investments Dashboard

Affordable Housing Fund Investment | City of Vancouver Open Data Hub (arcgis.com)

Additional information