Village at Overlake Station

A flagship property, the Village at Overlake Station in Redmond offers studio, one-, two-, and three- bedroom units in the first transit-oriented development of its kind in the country: a 308-unit community that integrates affordable housing with a child-care facility and a bus transit center. Completed in early 2002, the complex features reserved parking, controlled access, a landscaped courtyard, and a playground with equipment. Spectrum Academy manages a Montessori center at the property and provides discounts to Overlake residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Overlake is within walking distance of major Eastside employers and stores. It’s located in the top-rated Bellevue School District. There are two-electric-vehicle charging stations on site. Learn more about Village at Overlake Station.

News & Notes

Special Board of Commissioners' meeting to be held June 20
A special Board of Commissioners' meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 3:00 p.m. at the KCHA Administrative Offices, 700 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA.

ED Robin Walls participates in Terner Center for Housing Innovation panel discussion about EHVs

KCHA Executive Director Robin Walls participated in a forum hosted by the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley to discuss strategies employed to successfully lease Emergency Housing Vouchers. Other participants included Texas Housing Solutions and Los Angeles County Development Authority, as well as a representative from the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
KCHA honors Dan Watson on his retirement

After 47 years of service, Dan Watson has retired. His impact on affordable housing in the Puget Sound Region has been enormous. Read a tribute to him and his career.
KCHA leads nation in lease-up of Emergency Housing Vouchers

In 2021, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) was awarded 762 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) and nearly $18.4 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to be implemented in partnership with the new King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Through thoughtful planning and collaboration with community partners, KCHA has leased 100% of these vouchers serving households experiencing or at risk of homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and victims of human trafficking.
KCHA purchases Four-Acre Residential Development Site in Issaquah

A 360-unit transit-oriented development in Issaquah called Trailhead is one step closer to becoming a reality after King County Housing Authority acquired the four-acre project site in Issaquah for $14 million.

The property is located at 1505 Newport Way, and is currently developed with a 33,680 square-foot building built in the 1980s. The building was used as Centurylink’s offices.

Stay tuned for more details about this exciting new affordable housing community.
KCHA achieves milestone lease-up of Emergency Housing Vouchers

At 99 percent, KCHA leads the nation in its lease-up of Emergency Housing Vouchers granted by Biden's American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

KCHA attributes its high lease-up rate to several strategies: partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide housing navigation services; close coordination among community-based organizations across King County; adequate funding to help mitigate financial leasing barriers, such as application fees and deposits, for low-income renters; and the universal forms between KCHA and Seattle Housing Authority to minimize paperwork for applicants.

KCHA also accredits its status as a Moving to Work (MTW) agency as important for its success. With this designation from HUD, KCHA is provided with flexibility in funding and program administration.
KCHA achieves milestone 90 percent lease-up of Emergency Housing Vouchers

The King County Housing Authority, in partnership with a number of organizations across the county working to help people experiencing homelessness, has achieved a lease-up rate of 90 percent for the 762 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) it was awarded through the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This compares with a national lease-up rate of 50.98 percent. Of the top 20 grantees ranked by award size, KCHA is the first housing authority to reach this utilization milestone.
New payment standards for Section 8 program take effect Aug. 1

KCHA's updated voucher payment standards take effect on Aug. 1, 2022.
Announcing KCHA’s new Executive Director/CEO: Robin Walls

KCHA is pleased to announce the selection of Robin Walls as our new executive director/CEO. Robin will assume her new role on July 18, 2022.
Statement denouncing acts of hate against Asians and Asian Americans

Stephen J. Norman, Executive Director, KCHA, the REDI Team and AAPI KCHA Family, have issued a public statement denouncing acts of hate against Asians and Asian Americans.
Statement on racism, discrimination and violence from the Executive Director

Stephen J. Norman, Executive Director, KCHA, has issued a public statement addressing the long-standing impacts of systemic racial discrimination, and the need to dismantle racism and eliminate inherent white advantage wherever it exists.

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