Grant application open: Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program

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nov. 12, 2021

Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) grants: Apply now through Jan. 7, 2022

$34.6 million available for sewer, water or stormwater projects or waived system development charges for new affordable housing projects

The Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) is accepting applications for sewer, water or stormwater improvements and/or waived system development charges for new affordable housing projects now through Jan. 7, 2022. 

Grant requirements

  • Applicants must be a city, county, or public utility district in partnership with an affordable housing project.
  • The city or county must have imposed a sales and use tax for affordable housing.
  • The new housing development must include at least 25% affordable units, which must have a strong probability of serving the target group for at least 25 years.
  • The affordable housing development must begin construction within 24 months of the grant award.
  • Federal funds must be under contract by December 2024 and expended by December 2026. Projects funded with state resources must be completed by June 2025 pending legislative re-appropriations.
  • Where applicable, the extension for new drinking water, wastewater or stormwater connections must be consistent with the approved comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act and must be within the established boundaries of the Urban Growth Area. 

A total of $34.6 million is available for grants up to $2.5 million. No match is required, but the applicant must demonstrate that all funding to complete the affordable housing project is committed prior to contract execution.

Find complete grant program details, including the list of application questions, here.

 

Pre-application webinar

Commerce will hold a pre-application webinar Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

REGISTER for webinar

 

Apply online

Applications will be received online through ZoomGrants. The application includes a two-step process, so applicants are encouraged to begin their applications as soon as possible.

APPLY NOW

 

Have questions?

Anne Fritzel, Housing Programs Manager, (360) 259-5216

Laura Hodgson, Senior Planner, (360) 764-3143