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The Department of Commerce received 11 pre-applications for new MODULAR affordable housing projects serving homeless-at-entry populations for a minimum of 50 years. To view the list of pre-applications received, visit here:
https://deptofcommerce.box.com/shared/static/0jzouwg1ww1texzdz5dk712ul3q4dvp4.pdf
Stage 1 pre-applications were due by November 18, 2019. To view the original Stage 1 2019 MODULAR Affordable Housing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), visit here: https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/tuica0e6hfijh59vhyv0xlq4hb130kuu
Commerce will not make funding decisions based on the Stage 1 pre-applications received. The
information in these pre-applications will assist Commerce with planning a Stage 2 solicitation for applications and determine how best to award funds appropriated for MODULAR housing projects in the 2019 Capital Budget –
Substitute House Bill 1102, Section 1029(1)(b).
Commerce anticipates to release the Stage 2 solicitation in early 2020, with an announcement of awards in early summer 2020. Visit the
Applying to the Housing Trust Fund webpage for updates on funding rounds.
The Housing Trust Fund team held a webinar on Sept. 5, 2019, to discuss the proposed funding timeline and collect feedback on the draft of the NOFA above. Participants of the webinar had the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarifications on the funds
available for this NOFA. To review the webinar presentation slides and the questions and answers asked during the webinar, please visit the link below.
2019 MODULAR Housing Webinar & FAQ
If you have questions about any of the information contained in this announcement or the NOFA, contact Ann Campbell, Underwriting and Project Development Supervisor, at ann.campbell@commerce.wa.gov, or (360) 725-2983.
Thanks!
Jennifer Lane
Administrative Assistant | Housing Finance Unit
Washington State Department of Commerce
www.commerce.wa.gov | 360-725-2972
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