The Office of Housing releases funding for the preservation and production of affordable rental housing and permanently-affordable homeownership, as well as organization stabilization and other funding types throughout the year. These range from our annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to Requests for Qualifications and Proposals for site-specific developments. Developers and operators of affordable housing can see the most up-to-date information on funding releases and timelines below.
Funding Opportunities
Notice of Funding Availability — Rental Housing Production
- Released: July 20, 2026
- Responses Due: Application period is closed.
Current Funding Opportunities
2026 Notice of Funding Available — Rental Housing Production
Responses Due: CLOSED
We released this Notice of Available Funding (NOFA) of at least $110 million in Rental
Housing Program capital funds to support affordable housing investments across the Seattle. Funding was available in three categories:
- New Production: The creation of new, permanently affordable rental housing. This includes new construction on vacant or cleared land, as well as redevelopment.
- Rehabilitation: Major rehabilitation of residential buildings that demonstrate significant needs, such as full system replacements, major structural work, or recapitalization at the 15-year mark. This category is for substantial scopes that leverage Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Projects with capital needs under $5 million should contact us directly.
- Acquisition: Purchase of existing residential buildings not currently in our portfolio that do not require extensive rehabilitation. Acquired properties must be fully residential at the time of application and demonstrate a clear path to long-term compliance with affordability and asset management requirements.
Who Could Apply
Developers with a strong track record of successful project delivery were encouraged to apply. Competitive applications addressed at least one of the following population priorities:
- Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) or projects housing individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
- At least 20% of the units serve households at or below 30% AMI.
- At least 20% of the units have two or more bedrooms, supporting family-sized housing needs.
We also evaluated projects on location, prioritizing limited prior City investments and areas where residents have experienced or face risk of displacement.
View the full list of applicants for the 2026 Rental Housing NOFA.
Important Dates
- Published: July 20, 2026
- Virtual Information Session: July 30, 2026
- Last day to hold pre-application meeting: September 10, 2026
- Applications due: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 12:00 noon
- Award announcements: December 18, 2026 (estimated)
Contact Information
Read the full NOFA below for eligibility requirements, competitive criteria, and application materials. For questions about the application process, contact Rosey Zhou at rosey.zhou@seattle.gov.