Community Roots Housing
Affordable housing, with community at the center.
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What is Resident Services?
In 2012, Community Roots Housing launched the Resident Services department to connect residents with rental assistance, employment support, community programming, and resources that strengthen their lives beyond just housing. The department was formed shortly after The Great…
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From the roots up: Designing Liberty Bank Building with the Central District
For 50 years, Community Roots Housing has worked with residents and partners to keep people rooted in Seattle. The Liberty Bank Building shows what that work can look like in a changing neighborhood. The people most affected helped shape what came next. Today, the six-story…
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Attend our annual meeting on October 27
You’re invited! Join us for Community Roots Housing’s annual meeting, hosted at our main office in Capitol Hill in October. This meeting serves as an opportunity to hear directly from Community Roots leadership about the current state of the organization as well as what is on…
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From the roots up: Producing 12th Avenue Arts
Seattle has always been a city in transition, but time between 2008 and 2014 brought rapid change. The city’s population grew by more than 67,000 people during those six years, from roughly 603,000 to nearly 671,000. The Great Recession disrupted Seattle’s economy and sharply…
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From the roots up: How Pantages became a historic landmark and 49 affordable homes
The corner of Harvard Ave and E Denny Way has changed in the last 20 years, but the grand staircase of the Pantages House remains the same. More than a century ago, that staircase welcomed guests into one of Capitol Hill’s finest residences. Today, it leads to 49 affordable…
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50th Anniversary Resident Picnic
Friday, August 14 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Judkins Park | FREE Join us for a family-friendly celebration of the residents Community Roots Housing has served for 50 years! All current Community Roots residents are invited and can bring two guests! Through free and fun activities and…
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What is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program?
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is the primary policy and financial tool for building affordable housing for people with low incomes in the United States. Instead of the federal government paying the full cost of construction directly, it creates tax credits…
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From the roots up: The Larned, Byron Wetmore, and a new era of affordable housing finance
For 50 years, Community Roots Housing has worked to create and preserve affordable homes across Seattle and White Center. What began as a neighborhood response to redlining and disinvestment has grown into a long-term commitment to housing stability, community resilience, and…
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Drop in on June 11 to apply for an affordable apartment!
Looking for an affordable apartment in Seattle? Community Roots Housing is hosting an Affordable Housing Open House where you can learn more about available apartments, ask questions, and apply in person. Drop in anytime from 4–8 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. No appointment…
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PDA Board & Committees – 2026 Meeting Change Notices
The PDA Board and Committee meetings will continue to occur electronically for the foreseeable future, and we will post the Zoom meeting information on our website under the News & Stories section here. Below is the meeting information for our upcoming meetings. –– Board of…