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TAKE ACTION: Ask our legislators to support the Housing Trust Fund!

Show your support for affordable housing in Washington!

Washington State is experiencing a deep affordable housing crisis, which is being felt in every community throughout the state. This crisis cannot be solved without serious and sustained investment. With the Legislature in session, now is the time to call upon our elected leaders to set a Capital Budget that invests in affordable housing and meets the needs of our state.

Governor Ferguson has recently proposed $225 million for the Housing Trust Fund, the backbone of our state’s affordable housing strategy. It is imperative that our legislators at least match the Governor's proposed amount in the Capital Budget.

The Legislature must also make sure the Capital Budget supports the operational funding needs of affordable housing in our state. Recent years have seen skyrocketing operational costs for our housing providers, and we must act quickly and decisively to stabilize the affordable housing sector.

Please use your voice to ask your legislators to meet the needs of affordable housing throughout Washington. We must ensure that all Washingtonians have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

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State Senate

Subject: Invest in the Housing Trust Fund!

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Dear Senator, I’m writing to urge you to support critical funding for affordable housing—specifically to at least match the Governor's recently proposed $225 million for the Housing Trust Fund in the capital budget this year, and to support operations funding for supportive housing. Now more than ever, we need bold and sustained investments to meet the scale of the housing need in our state. The Housing Trust Fund is the backbone of our state’s affordable housing strategy, providing critical funding for homes that serve seniors, veterans, people exiting homelessness, and low-income families. The Fund is essential to providing and protecting housing for our most vulnerable neighbors. We must build on the success of recent years and make sure we're at least matching the Governor's proposed investment. Similarly, we must make sure the operating budget supports the needs of permanent supportive housing in our state. Recent years have seen skyrocketing operational costs, and the looming threat of federal cuts only increases the importance of robust state support for supportive housing and the residents served. I urge you to fully backfill operations, maintenance, and services funding for supportive housing in 2026, and identify a sustainable revenue source moving forward. The lack of affordable housing is felt in every city and community throughout Washington. With nearly 650,000 affordable homes needed in Washington State over the next 20 years, now is the time to rise to the occasion. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to ensuring that all Washingtonians have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

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State House

Subject: Match the Governor's proposed $225 million for the Housing Trust Fund!

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Dear Representative, I’m writing to urge you to support critical funding for affordable housing—specifically to at least match the Governor's recently proposed $225 million for the Housing Trust Fund in the capital budget this year, and to support operations funding for supportive housing. Now more than ever, we need bold and sustained investments to meet the scale of the housing need in our state. The Housing Trust Fund is the backbone of our state’s affordable housing strategy, providing critical funding for homes that serve seniors, veterans, people exiting homelessness, and low-income families. The Fund is essential to providing and protecting housing for our most vulnerable neighbors. We must build on the success of recent years and make sure we're at least matching the Governor's proposed investment. Similarly, we must make sure the operating budget supports the needs of permanent supportive housing in our state. Recent years have seen skyrocketing operational costs, and the looming threat of federal cuts only increases the importance of robust state support for supportive housing and the residents served. I urge you to fully backfill operations, maintenance, and services funding for supportive housing in 2026, and identify a sustainable revenue source moving forward. The lack of affordable housing is felt in every city and community throughout Washington. With nearly 650,000 affordable homes needed in Washington State over the next 20 years, now is the time to rise to the occasion. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to ensuring that all Washingtonians have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

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