Projects in Progress
KCHA works with partners to buy, build, and preserve rental housing affordable and available to people with low- and moderate-incomes, including workforce employees, families with children, seniors and older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities.
These projects range from newly built rental housing and apartment acquisitions to for-sale homes, mobile home park development, and strategic upgrades, all with a goal of increasing housing supply for thriving communities.
Acquisitions
KCHA is committed to preserving naturally occurring affordable housing, at-risk federally-subsidized apartments, and manufactured housing communities across King County.
Since 2015, KCHA has collaborated with King County, the City of Kirkland, the City of Bellevue, Microsoft and Amazon to acquire 3,880 units in 26 different properties. Recent acquisitions have included Village Plaza (6 units in Kirkland), Plum Court (66 units in Kirkland), Sterling Ridge (116 units in Kent), Henry House (54 units in Shoreline), and Brier Woods (136 units in Federal Way).
Recently Completed Projects
Abbey Ridge
KCHA acquired and renovated Abbey Ridge, a 146-unit apartment community in SeaTac that provides affordable workforce housing. Located next to the Angle Lake light rail station, the property supports convenient access to public transit. The project was completed in 2021 and was funded through a combination of 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt bonds, King County transit-oriented development funds, and KCHA resources.
Bellevue Manor
Bellevue Manor is a 66-unit apartment complex that serves low-income seniors in downtown Bellevue. It was jointly acquired in 2016 and rehabilitated along with Abbey Ridge as part of a single Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project. Renovations were completed in 2021 with funding from 4% LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and weatherization support, helping preserve long-term affordability and improve energy efficiency.
Woodland North
Located in Lake Forest Park, Woodland North is a 105-unit workforce housing community that was acquired and renovated by KCHA. The rehabilitation was completed in 2021 and funded through 4% LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and a Renewable Energy Tax Credit, with improvements focused on long-term sustainability and housing stability for working households.
Current Projects
Kirkland Heights
In 2018, KCHA acquired Kirkland Heights to ensure the long-term preservation of affordable housing and continued HUD rental assistance for low-income families. Located on a 13-acre site in the Kingsgate neighborhood of northeast Kirkland, the property includes 180 existing apartments spread across 20 garden-style buildings and 5 townhome-style buildings. A major redevelopment is underway, featuring a full renovation of existing units, construction of 96 new apartment units, a new community building, upgraded infrastructure, outdoor amenity spaces, and solar panel installations.
Kirkland Heights offers a mix of unit sizes, including spacious three- and four-bedroom apartments—an important resource for larger households seeking affordable options in the area. The project is supported by a combination of funding sources, including 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Renewable Energy Tax Credits, tax-exempt bonds, and contributions from King County, ARCH, and KCHA.
Kirkland Heights - Property Management / Leasing Website
Trailhead
Trailhead Apartments is part of a new mixed-use development in Central Issaquah. The development will be located on a 4-acre site across from Tibbetts Valley Park and next to the Issaquah Transit Center. Trailhead Apartments will help the City of Issaquah achieve their vision of creating a vibrant urban center while protecting the environment, increasing affordable housing options, and expanding access to rapid transit. The mixed-use development will include two apartment buildings, one will be affordable housing and one will be market rate housing, a wetland restoration, a walking path, and a plaza.
The Trailhead Apartments building will provide housing for 154 households earning 60% of the area median income or less. The apartment will feature studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. Over half the units will be family-sized units. In addition, six individuals with developmental disabilities will be housed in three units to be owned by Life Enrichment Options. The City of Issaquah will also partner with local agencies to provide community services in a 10,000 square foot facility on the ground level.
The project will be developed using a combination of funding sources, including 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Renewable Energy Tax Credits, tax-exempt bonds, and King County, ARCH, and KCHA.