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George Waters Tribute
by Sharon Lee I am sad to announce the passing of former LIHI Board Member George Waters on February 15th at the age of 90. He served on...
6 days ago2 min read

LIHI to name MLK Family Housing after Melinda & Clifford Nichols
LIHI is proud to announce that its MLK Family Housing will be named for longtime LIHI Board President Melinda Nichols and her husband,...
Mar 103 min read

Take Action! Federal Housing Funding Deadline Approaching with No Deal in Sight
Contact your members of Congress today! Tell them to pass a final FY25 spending bill with increased funding for HUD’s affordable housing...
Feb 52 min read

Vote Yes on Seattle Prop 1A to fund Social Housing
Seattle voters will soon receive ballots for the February 11th election. LIHI urges you to vote "Yes" on Seattle Prop 1A . The ballot...
Jan 222 min read

LIHI Year in Review
Dear Friends of LIHI, We had a very productive 2024! Thank you for your support. As we enter the new year with some trepidation about so...
Jan 221 min read

Honoring PresidentJimmy Carter
Sharon shares her experience visiting the National Archives in Washington DC. President Jimmy Carter’s funeral was held at the National...
Jan 103 min read

Happy Holidays! Your Gift Saves Lives!
Dear Friend of LIHI, We wish you and your family Happy Holidays! We are so grateful to you for helping homeless women, men and children...
Dec 13, 20243 min read

Honoring Frank Chopp for a career in public service
LIHI co-founder and longtime Washington State Representative and Speaker of the House Frank Chopp was honored by colleagues, family and...
Nov 8, 20242 min read

John Fox Place wins NAIOP award!
Thank you to all of our supporters who voted for John Fox Place to win the 2024Â NAIOP Affordable Housing Development of the Year Award....
Nov 4, 20241 min read


MLK Family Mixed-Use Tops Out - 148 Apartments & Early Learning Center
LIHI is pleased to announce the topping out of MLK Family Mixed-Use. MLK Mixed-Use and Early Learning Center at 7544 Martin Luther King...
Oct 30, 20242 min read

Denny Park Apartments receives green energy grant
The 50-unit Denny Park Apartments, located at 230 8th Ave N in Seattle, opened in 2006. The building serves families and individuals...
Oct 25, 20241 min read

LIHI Virtual Auction Starts Saturday
LIHI's Virtual Gala & Auction is our annual big fundraiser for Tiny Houses and Urban Rest Stops. Get ready to support these programs and...
Oct 21, 20241 min read

Salmon Bay Village RV Safe Lot Celebration
Sharon Lee, LIHI Executive Director welcoming guests On October 15th, LIHI hosted a press event at Salmon Bay Village, a recreational...
Oct 21, 20242 min read

Seattle Needs More Tiny House Villages! See Tiny House Mascot at City Council Hearing
On October 16th, Seattle City Council hosted the first of two public hearings on Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed 2025 budget. LIHI staff...
Oct 18, 20242 min read

LIHI and Partners Celebrate Lotus Court Grand Opening
Elected Officials, LIHI Executive Director and Board members during the ribbon cutting ceremony On October 9th, elected officials,...
Oct 16, 20243 min read

Jeff Robinson receives lifetime achievement award!
Taylor Robinson accepting the award on behalf of his father, Jeff Robinson. Taylor read Jeff's short and touching acceptance speech: We...
Sep 27, 20243 min read

Catch up on U-District TOD Community Meeting!
Building rendering provided by HEWITT On Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 pm, the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) held a community...
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Pierce County Council support for tiny house villages is divided across party lines
The Pierce County Council’s Community Development & Environment Committee meeting on August 5. Chair Robyn Denson is at center. Yesterday...
Aug 6, 20241 min read


Tribute to Chandler Gayton
Chandler Gayton (left) with King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay at the opening of LIHI’s Progressive Skyway Village Chandler Gayton...
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Tacoma building tops out!
Patsy Surh Place has topped out! This joint project of LIHI and Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is located in Tacoma's Lincoln...
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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