Recent Updates
What a year for housing justice in Washington!
On April 22, we came together to celebrate the incredible advocacy that drove this year's legislative victories, and some of the people who made that progress possible.
These wins didn't just happen. They were powered by advocates across the state who raised their voices, shared their stories, showed up, and refused to back down.
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Contact: Rob Huff, robh@wliha.org, (253) 229-5769
The Gap report shows why Housing Trust Fund investments and HB 2266 are so critical
The lowest income households in Washington continue to face a severe shortage of affordable and available rental homes in the latest The Gap report published today from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Contact: Rob Huff,robh@wliha.org, 253-229-5769
NEWS ADVISORY - Critical bill to legalize solutions to homelessness passes out of the Senate
Today the Senate passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266 to remove barriers to the siting of permanent supportive housing and shelter in a critical step to ensure Washington can respond more quickly and efficiently to the ongoing affordable housing and homelessness crisis.
"Homelessness can happen to anybody."
In today's House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee Work Session, single mother and veteran Mindy Woods gave an eye-opening testimony of her experience with homelessness in Lynnwood, Washington. The full transcript of her testimony and more information after the jump.
"Homelessness can happen to anybody."
In today's House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee Work Session, single mother and veteran Mindy Woods gave an eye-opening testimony of her experience with homelessness in Lynnwood, Washington. The full transcript of her testimony and more information after the jump.
"Homelessness can happen to anybody."
In today's House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee Work Session, single mother and veteran Mindy Woods gave an eye-opening testimony of her experience with homelessness in Lynnwood, Washington. The full transcript of her testimony and more information after the jump.
The Fiscal Cliff is Dead. Long Live the Fiscal Cliff!
Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate
The Fiscal Cliff is Dead. Long Live the Fiscal Cliff!
Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate
Sequestration and the New Year
Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate
With New Years Eve only a few days away, it is still very unclear what the next year will hold. This morning, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that a compromise is out of reach. Congress will be unable to avert the automatic sequestration of federal funds and expiration of major tax provisions before they begin on January 2.
Sequestration and the New Year
Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate
With New Years Eve only a few days away, it is still very unclear what the next year will hold. This morning, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that a compromise is out of reach. Congress will be unable to avert the automatic sequestration of federal funds and expiration of major tax provisions before they begin on January 2.
Our 2013 State Legislative Agenda and Federal Legislative Priority Issues
Joaquin Uy, Communications Coordinator
Our 2013 State Legislative Agenda and Federal Legislative Priority Issues
Joaquin Uy, Communications Coordinator