Public comment open for HUD 2026 Action Plan

Submit your public comment by May 7

The Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking feedback on its Draft 2026 Action Plan. The plan is an update to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which includes goals to reduce homelessness, provide decent housing, and improve public facilities and infrastructure with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding.

How can I comment?

Comments are due by 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, May 7.

Commenters can submit feedback in writing or attending a public hearing.

In writing:

In a public hearing:

  • Option 1: Virtual hearing
  • Option 2: In-person hearing
    • When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT
    • Where: Department of Commerce, 1500 Jefferson St SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Accessibility and language support

To request the plan in an alternate format or arrange accessibility accommodations, please contact Jennifer Lane at Jennifer.Lane@commerce.wa.gov, by phone at 360-725-2805, or mail to MHU, PO Box 42525, Olympia WA 98501-2355.

Public Records Notice

Meeting registration information, such as name and email address, is a public record and may be subject to disclosure, pursuant to Chapter 42.56 RCW: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.

About the plan

In 2025, Washington State departments of Commerce and Health issued the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. It includes strategies for these programs:

The Draft 2026 Action Plan amends our strategies based on factors from the previous year and describes how each program plans to allocate 2026 fiscal year funding. Comments will help ensure our strategies align with experiences and priorities held by Washington residents.

For more information, contact Jennifer Lane at Jennifer.Lane@commerce.wa.gov or call (360) 725-2805.