State and Local Funding Moves Target Housing Shortages
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Seattle, Washington. Gov. Bob Ferguson this week proposed a $244 million supplemental budget to expand affordable housing, create a state Department of Housing and fund preservation and flood repairs; Seattle Social Housing will receive $50 million disbursement from a voter-approved excess compensation tax, enabling property acquisitions for conversion. In Colorado, Fruita completed a state-mandated housing assessment to guide 2-, 5- and 10-year plans. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh awarded $8.4 million in Home4Good grants to homelessness programs in three states. These actions advance funding, planning and support for housing needs. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2023: Voters approved creation of Seattle Social Housing authority.
- 2. Post-2023: Voters later approved a 5% excess compensation tax on high employee pay in Seattle.
- 3. August 2025: Seattle Office forecast estimated the tax could generate $65.8M in 2025.
- 4. 2025: FHLBank Pittsburgh and partners allocated $8.394M in Home4Good grants to support homelessness programs.
- 5. December 2025: Governor Ferguson proposed a $244M supplemental housing investment; Seattle Social Housing set to receive $50M; Fruita completed a state-mandated housing assessment.
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