Recent Updates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Contact: Rob Huff, robh@wliha.org, 253-229-5769
Critical bill to legalize solutions to homelessness passes out of committee
Today the Senate Housing Committee 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.
Housing Advocacy in Action! Week of Feb 13th
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
For the last several weeks in Olympia, affordable housing and homelessness has been top of mind. Many bills impacting these issues have had hearings, and of course, over 650 advocates came to the capitol on February 2nd for Homelessness and Housing Advocacy Day.
Housing Advocacy in Action! Week of Feb 13th
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
For the last several weeks in Olympia, affordable housing and homelessness has been top of mind. Many bills impacting these issues have had hearings, and of course, over 650 advocates came to the capitol on February 2nd for Homelessness and Housing Advocacy Day.
Why I Advocate
Elimika James, Housing Advocate
My name is Elimika James, and this year was my very first time at Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day! As a working single-mother, it can be difficult to find the time to be an advocate while balancing a job, being a parent, and taking care of my own needs, and I appreciated the opportunity to participate.
Housing Advocacy in Action! Week of Jan 23
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
Bills, Bills, Bills!
The 2017 state legislative session is 2+ weeks in and many bills are still being introduced. The pace and feel of the campus is hectic, with many people working to get their issues in front of lawmakers.
Housing Advocacy in Action! Week of Jan 23
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
Bills, Bills, Bills!
The 2017 state legislative session is 2+ weeks in and many bills are still being introduced. The pace and feel of the campus is hectic, with many people working to get their issues in front of lawmakers.
Housing Advocacy in Action! Week of Jan 23
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
Bills, Bills, Bills!
The 2017 state legislative session is 2+ weeks in and many bills are still being introduced. The pace and feel of the campus is hectic, with many people working to get their issues in front of lawmakers.
Sine Die part 2 - A Disappointing Budget
Housing Alliance Public Policy Team
Lawmakers gavelled an end to the 2016 Legislative Session late on Tuesday (3/29/16) after passing supplemental capital and operating budgets.
2016 Supplemental Budget 2.0 - Our Analysis
-UPDATED 3/11 TO INCLUDE SPECIAL SESSION SENATE BUDGET PROPOSAL. SEE TABLE BELOW
The Housing Alliance Policy Team
The Week In Housing Advocacy - Weeks 3 and 4
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
Half way through the session, housing issues alive and well!
The Week In Housing Advocacy - Weeks 3 and 4
Michele Thomas, Director of Policy and Advocacy
Half way through the session, housing issues alive and well!