Seattle's high housing costs have driven aggressive affordable housing policies, including the Mandatory Housing Affordability program, the Seattle Housing Levy, and Washington State Housing Finance Commission's LIHTC program. The city's incentive stack is one of the richest on the West Coast.
These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Seattle, WA market.
Seattle's inclusionary zoning policy requiring affordable units or in-lieu fees in new developments, generating significant housing trust fund revenue.
Learn moreVoter-approved property tax levy generating $290M+ for affordable housing production and preservation over seven years.
Learn moreWashington State allocates LIHTC credits through WSHFC, with King County projects receiving strong allocation.
Learn more12-year property tax exemption for projects that include 20-25% affordable units in designated urban centers.
Learn moreLow-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Washington, credits are allocated by WSHFC.
Credits are allocated by WSHFC through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.
View WSHFC LIHTC ProgramMFTE provides 12-year property tax exemption — massive savings on multifamily projects
Housing Levy generates $290M+ for affordable housing incentives
No state income tax amplifies returns on all investment types
Very high Section 8 payment standards ($2,190 for 2-BR)
FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Seattle.
Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.
Learn moreShort-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.
Learn moreFinance multiple properties in Seattle's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.
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