The Multifamily Housing Unit is accepting applications until April 24
Commerce released a new funding opportunity for new multifamily housing developers seeking funds to secure technical assistance for a future Housing Trust Fund (HTF) application, or funds to cover non-capital costs for a project preparing to apply for HTF funds in an upcoming HTF funding round.
Approximately $2.9 million is available through this Notice of Funding Availabilities (NOFA).
Two funding use options
- Option A: Technical Assistance Funding. Up to $50,000 per project for nonprofit organization with limited previous rental housing development experience.
- Option B: Preconstruction Funding. Up to $200,000 per project to support non-capital design and planning work for multifamily rental projects.
Pre-proposal conference
MHU will hold a pre-proposal conference at 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, March 2. MHU staff will provide an overview of the application process and answer applicant questions. Prospective applicants can register online.
How do I apply?
Please download and carefully review the NOFA and application materials linked below for information regarding funding requirements and priorities, the process for submitting an application, and important dates.
- HTF Predevelopment & Technical Assistance NOFA #MHU-2026-02
- HTF Predevelopment & Technical Assistance NOFA application materials
Applications are due to the Department of Commerce by 12 p.m. Pacific on Friday, April 24.
Award announcements are anticipated in June 2026.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding this announcement or the NOFA, submit them to HTFApp@commerce.wa.gov before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, April 10.
In the subject line, input “Question: HTF Predevelopment & Technical Assistance NOFA #MHU-2026-02.”