City of Seattle Announces 77 New Permanently Affordable Homes

The 2026 Homeownership Notice of Funding Availability awards will support five developments through $13.65 million in investments.  

Seventy-seven more Seattle families will soon have the chance to own a home, in their neighborhood, at a price they can afford. The Seattle Office of Housing today announced the selection of five projects that will make that possible, with homes available to families who earn up to 80% of the area median income.  

“Owning a home is one of the best ways for families to build wealth and put down roots in their community,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “Too many people who work and raise their families here have been priced out. These awards help change that. They open the door to homeownership for 77 more households and make sure these homes stay affordable for the next generation of Seattle families.” 

The $13.65 million investment through the Office of Housing’s 2026 Homeownership Notice of Funding Availability will support five developments in five neighborhoods throughout Seattle, including Lake City, Central Area, Rainier View, Highland Park, and Delridge.  

2026 Homeownership Awards 

The demand for affordable homes to buy is real, and it is growing. Seattle families want to stay in the communities they love, build wealth, and secure a stable future for future generations. These awards reflect the City of Seattle’s commitment to making that possible, one home, one family, one neighborhood at a time.  

What People Are Saying 

Councilmember Dionne Foster, Position 9 (Citywide) 
“This investment will support dozens of families in our community to claim permanent stability through homeownership. That means more young people who will get the stability of not changing schools every time their family moves due to rising costs, lasting relationships between neighbors, and more families who can afford to stay in Seattle. I’m grateful to the teams at the Office of Housing, and our partner organizations, Habitat for Humanity, Central Area Youth Association (CAYA), and Homestead Community Land Trust for their ongoing work to make these projects a reality.” 

Kathleen Hosfeld, CEO, Homestead Community Land Trust  
“This investment from the City of Seattle allows us to turn one permanently affordable home into four, creating new family-sized opportunities for homeownership in the Rainier View neighborhood. As a result, we can make better use of land already held in trust to meet Seattle’s growing need for affordable homes. We are grateful to the people of Seattle for their commitment to affordable housing and to the Office of Housing for its continued partnership in supporting opportunities for first-time homebuyers.” 

Brett D’Antonio, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties  
“Investments like these are critical to expanding access to affordable homeownership in Seattle. These four Habitat developments will create 73 new affordable homes, building on our work in North Seattle while expanding our presence in West Seattle and bringing homeownership opportunities to more neighborhoods across the city. We’re grateful for the City of Seattle’s continued investment and for partnerships with organizations like the Central Area Youth Association that help more families put down roots, build equity, and achieve lasting financial stability.” 

Chettie McAfee, Executive Director, Central Area Youth Association (CAYA) 
“We, Central Area Youth Association (CAYA), are proud to offer affordable homeownership to the families who helped shape our community. Gentrification and redlining forced so many of them to leave the very neighborhood they built. CAYA has supported decades of families, over six generations. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity and our community partners, we are committed to helping these families prepare for homeownership and return home. This initiative is a cornerstone of CAYA’s legacy, made possible by countless individuals; however, on behalf of our board members, I would like to acknowledge the dedication of City Council President Joy Hollingsworth, Mr. Eddie Rye, the Elders, our faith-based community, our development team, partners, alumni, and friends of CAYA. Our beautiful new homes and community space are our contribution to repairing the breach. We extend our welcome to those who know the story and those who don’t; we are the community, we are CAYA. This vision former Executive Director Mr. Joe Staton and I shared has become a reality, and for that, we are deeply grateful.”

Kelli Larsen, Director, Seattle Office of Housing 
“Addressing Seattle’s housing crisis requires solutions at every level, from supporting people experiencing homelessness to creating pathways to homeownership. We know how challenging it is for working families to achieve stability and build long-term wealth in this city. These investments reflect our commitment to expanding access to permanently affordable homeownership, so that more families can stay connected in the neighborhoods they call home.”

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