Housing

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced legislation that would make it easier for Americans participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) to access job training services. SNAP is the federal program that provides nutritional assistance to low-income families so they can put healthy food on the table. The SNAP E&T Enhancements… Read more

Today, as tens of thousands of Washingtonians struggle to find a safe, affordable place to call home and as homelessness continues to rise, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) introduced bipartisan legislation to build over 64,000 new affordable homes in Washington state over the next decade. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act would support the… Read more

Bipartisan Senate, House group brings back bill with tweaks Housing tax policy identified as area for bipartisan action A bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers are reviving a push to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, with tweaks to account for properties receiving Inflation Reduction Act benefits and to improve data sharing among… Read more

Homelessness so often coupled with drug and mental health issues, and home ownership becoming more challenging due to a lack of affordable housing were much on the minds of residents at a recent Coffee Klatch hosted by Mayor Jon Nehring with special guest Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). “Homelessness, and drugs and mental health – and a lot of times they all… Read more

Meet 10 women who have a big presence in the affordable housing world. They are developers, finance executives, government leaders, and advocates. Several have recently stepped into new roles, and others have been in their jobs for a while. All are pushing the industry forward with their new housing developments or innovative ideas. While more companies are thinking about diversity,… Read more

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) led 54 members of Congress urging House leadership to address the nation’s growing affordable housing shortage. In a letter, the lawmakers requested provisions that would strengthen and expand the Housing Credit be included in a potential year-end legislative package to increase affordable housing production and lower… Read more

Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released a statement following the Biden administration’s announcement of actions to increase affordable housing supply and lower housing costs for Americans. New Dems specifically called for a final fix to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit income averaging rule in our Action Plan to Fight Inflation. “New Dems know access to… Read more

One groundbreaking can look pretty similar to another as it marks the start of a construction project: There are public officials giving speeches, donning hard hats and grabbing shovels to toss some dirt. It’s the stories of individuals, however, those who have been aided by similar projects, that make the case for attention to the start of such work. Among the speakers Monday at the… Read more

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) led 111 House Democrats, a majority of the caucus, in urging House leadership to address the nation’s growing affordable housing crisis in the upcoming reconciliation package. In a letter, the lawmakers ask that the bipartisan, bicameral Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (H.R. 2573) be included in the… Read more

With nearly 70,000 new low-income housing units at stake, local leaders are asking Congress for a big boost in the new national infrastructure plan. One example is the 80 new apartments under construction by the Chief Seattle Club at 2nd and Yesler in Seattle. The focus will be on Native Americans who need housing to get off the streets. Not so long ago they included Jolene Neiss. "It… Read more