Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) advises Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) on housing and housing-related issues. AHAB has 22 members representing a variety of interests related to affordable housing. Nineteen are appointed by the Governor for four-year terms.
Member List, Terms of Office and Bylaws
Meeting Schedule January 31, 2007 April 11, 2007 June 13, 2007 September 5, 2007 November 14, 2007 February 6, 2008 May 21, 2008 August 6, 2008 November 19, 2008
Meeting Minutes December 13, 2006 Minutes January 31, 2007 Minutes April 11, 2007 Minutes June 13, 2007 Minutes September 5, 2007 Minutes November 14, 2007 Minutes
Process Subcommittee Meeting Schedule (Conference Call) March 21, 2008 CTED and AHAB are required by RCW 43.185B.040 to prepare and update a five-year housing advisory plan. The purpose of the plan is to:
Available plans:
Growth Management Housing Task Force
Task Force Report
Governor Gregoire asked the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) in a July 18, 2006, letter to convene an AHAB task force on the Growth Management Act (GMA) and housing. The task force was to provide recommendations to expand the supply of affordable housing through better implementation of the GMA, including the provision of more tools and incentives. The task force met over late summer and early fall. It provided recommendations to AHAB at its meeting on October 18, 2006. Those recommendations are listed in the link above.
For more information contact Jordan Deja at (360) 725-2980.