Low Income Housing Institute

Groundbreaking for the new Hope Family Housing project took place recently, marking a significant step toward addressing homelessness in the community. The initiative will provide 50 affordable housing units designed specifically for families experiencing homelessness. This project is a collabora...

The Seattle City Council has approved a 2026 budget that includes $10 million for rental assistance, aimed at supporting low-income families and individuals facing financial crises. This funding is crucial for preventing homelessness and aids affordable housing providers struggling with post-pand...

Two new villages are set to open as part of an initiative to provide affordable housing in the region. These villages aim to address the growing demand for accessible living spaces and are designed to foster a sense of community among residents. Each village will offer various housing options, ac...

It’s auction season! The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is hosting both virtual and live fundraising events to engage supporters. The Gala and Live Auction will take place on Dec. 5 at the Four Seasons Seattle, marking its first event since the pandemic. Attendees can enjoy a happy hour, sil...

LIHI’s virtual auction is an upcoming annual public fundraiser supporting tiny houses and urban rest stops. The event will take place from Nov. 19 to Dec. 3, offering participants the chance to bid on a variety of exciting items. Registration for the auction is free, and attendees can preview ite...

Last week, a coalition of organizations urged the Seattle City Council to allocate $10 million for tenant-based rental assistance in the 2026 city budget. This funding aims to support low-income tenants living in nonprofit housing financed by the Office of Housing (OH), assisting those struggling...

Construction has commenced for New Hope Family Housing in Seattle’s Central Area, led by the New Hope Community Development Institute (NHCDI) and the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI). The development will be situated on two properties owned by the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church at 114 and ...

LIHI and other nonprofit housing providers are urging the Seattle City Council to allocate an additional $10 million for tenant-based rental assistance in the 2026 budget. Many tenants in affordable housing, funded by the Office of Housing, are struggling with rising living costs, including essen...

On September 24, a grand opening ceremony for Nichols Court, a new six-story affordable housing building in Seattle’s Othello neighborhood, was held. The building features 148 units and is located on the site of the former Othello Tiny House Village. The celebration included performances by music...

Little Saigon has been identified as the most crime-ridden area in King County, plagued by criminal activities, open-air drug use, and drug trafficking. In response, a coalition including the International District Rotary and the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has proposed a comprehensive 15...

Bainbridge Island faces a significant affordability crisis, ranking in the bottom 3% for affordable housing availability, according to the National Community Survey. The community has moved beyond debating solutions, recognizing the need for comprehensive action in light of state mandates like HB...

Nichols Court is now leasing and has received its temporary certificate of occupancy. Located at 7544 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., near the Othello Light Rail Station, this six-story building offers 148 affordable housing units for families and individuals. The housing options range from studio...

The City of Seattle has allocated $5.9 million in its 2025 budget for the development of two new tiny house villages in partnership with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), aimed at addressing homelessness. These villages will consist of more than 100 homes and provide behavioral and mental ...

On July 23, Tacoma and Pierce County officials celebrated the grand opening of Kingfisher Tiny House Village at 1824 S. 84th St. This initiative, a collaboration between the Low Income Housing Institute, Pierce County, and the Encampment Resolution Program, provides 60 tiny houses for individuals...

On July 2, Rosie’s Tiny House Village celebrated its grand reopening in North Seattle, featuring 37 tiny houses designed to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. This enhanced 24/7 shelter provides a pathway to permanent housing for approximately 40 to 50 residents, offering support with ...

Construction is set to begin on 125th Senior Housing, a new seven-story building in North Seattle that will provide 90 units for seniors earning 30% to 50% of the area median income. The site, previously home to LIHI’s Friendship Heights Tiny House Village, aims to continue the organization’s mis...

LIHI has announced the grand opening of Rosie’s Village, a tiny house village located at 12201 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle. Originally situated in the University District, the new site features 37 tiny houses designed for individuals experiencing homelessness. The village will offer 24/7 staffing, a c...

On May 21, the Tacoma Lincoln District community celebrated the grand opening of Patsy Surh Place, an affordable housing community for seniors aged 55 and over. This six-story building, located at 3740 South G St., aims to provide a culturally inclusive environment for Asian Pacific Islander elde...

A heartfelt thank you is extended to supporters of LIHI for their generous contributions during the Giving BIG campaign, which raised over $62,000 from 100 donors. This grassroots support has been essential to LIHI’s mission for the past 34 years, helping to provide innovative solutions for indiv...

LIHI is relocating Rosie’s Village, a tiny house village previously situated in the University District, to a new site at 12201 Aurora Ave. N. This relocation is necessary to prepare for new affordable housing developments. The new village will consist of 37 tiny houses and will feature 24/7 staf...

On April 24, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene hosted a housing roundtable at August Wilson Place, a 57-unit affordable housing community in Bellevue that includes units for veterans. The event aimed to address the critical shortage of affordable housing in the U.S., particularly in Washington, where m...

GiveBIG early giving is now open, allowing donations to be matched up to $75,000 thanks to an anonymous donor. This fundraising initiative supports the Low Income Housing Institute’s Tiny House Villages and Urban Rest Stops, which provide effective solutions to homelessness. Last year, more than ...