SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies to submit applications to develop affordable rental housing, homeownership development projects, emergency bridge or shelter housing projects, and homebuyer downpayment assistance and sweat equity projects.
An estimated $1,054,917 in federal funds under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) may be available for the 2026 program year, and Affordable Housing and Behavioral Health Capital Funds (AHBH) in an amount to be determined. Projects must benefit low-income people in Snohomish County and 2026 awards are subject to funding availability.
Interested applicants are encouraged to participate in one of two Virtual Information Sessions on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon, or Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The first hour of each session will cover HOME funds and the second hour AHBH funds. Information on how to access the information sessions are in the NOFO application materials at: NOFO Application Materials
Applications must be completed and returned to the Snohomish County Human Services Department by 4 p.m. on August 15, 2025.
If you have questions or need additional information, please send an email to: ohcd.funding@snoco.org.
The Snohomish County Human Services Department helps all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community. The Housing & Community Services Division administers a wide range of programs that provide affordable housing, community development, and related services to low-income and homeless persons.
Source: Snohomish County Human Services Department
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
