In 2025, Washington State is updating our Consolidated Plan. This document guides the state’s distribution of Federal housing dollars (Housing and Urban Development – HUD) funds for the next four years and we need YOUR help and input.

The Consolidated Plan benefits low-income households and locations, identifies housing and community development needs, and sets the priorities and strategies to meet those needs.

It serves as the state’s application for federal funds for these five programs:

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Delivers flexible funds to city and county governments to support low and moderate income persons
  • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Invests in affordable housing projects (new construction and preservation) statewide for very low-income households
  • National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Invests in affordable housing projects (new construction and preservation) statewide for extremely low-income households
  • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Funds counties to support homeless crisis response systems, including shelters, rental assistance, and street outreach
  • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Supports low-income persons and their families living with HIV/AIDS
Below are a series of open-ended questions that will help shape the priorities for this plan. Not all questions are required to be completed.
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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. Agency or Organization

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* 4. What do you see as the most effective use of federal housing dollars to support low-income households in Washington state?

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* 5. What policy changes can the state make to support low-income households in Washington State?

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* 6. What is the biggest unmet need when it comes to housing in Washington State?

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* 7. What actions can cities and counties take to support low-income households?

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* 8. What policy changes can cities and counties take to support low-income households?

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* 9. What steps can Washington take to support historically underserved communities in our use of federal housing dollars?

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* 10. What has been the biggest positive change in the last four years in terms of Housing in Washington State?

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* 11. What has been the biggest negative change in the last four years in terms of Housing in Washington State?

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* 12. What other things should Washington consider when drafting the Consolidated Plan 2025-2029?

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