Washington State is set to receive a significant funding boost from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support adults with disabilities. HUD recently announced it will distribute nearly $140 million in grants to 18 state housing agencies through its Section 811 Project Rental Assistance for Persons with Disabilities program.
Washington will receive $8 million of this funding, which will be used to create 158 new subsidized rental units, supplementing the 132 units already supported by the program. This is Washington’s third grant of this type.
Melodie Pazolt, managing director of the Office of Apple Health and Homes at the Department of Commerce, emphasized that this funding will enhance the state’s ability to provide affordable housing options for adults with disabilities who might otherwise struggle to find suitable accommodations.
This funding round positions Washington among the top recipients, alongside California and Oregon, each receiving the same amount. Thanks to this funding, residents who qualify will have more options.