7-story 86-unit building. 18 studio apartments for low-wage workers, 66 small efficiency dwelling units for the formerly homeless people, one manager’s unit and a three-bedroom unit with a separate entrance on the ground level that will be occupied by the church’s minister. Through the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, the owner was able to convert assistance to a long-term project based rental assistance contract. Units are for veterans, asylum seekers, and persons transitioning out of tiny homes.
Faith-Based Affordable Housing Location
Units: 86
Cost: $32.8 million
City: Seattle
State: WA
Good Shepherd House
Project & Congregation Details
Congregation Information
House of Worship: Church of the Good Shepherd
Denomination: Lutheran
Leadership:
Community Development Corporation: Yes
Location Information
State: WA
City: Seattle
Type: Urban
Neighborhood: Central DistrictCentral District
Project Information
Approval:
Completed:
Cost: $32.8 million
Developer: Low Income Housing Institute
Architect: Runberg Architecture
Social Services Provider:
Land: 99-year ground lease with Low Income Housing Institute
Funding
Local
Seattle Office of Housing 8.2 million
State
State Housing Trust Fund, Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Other
Wyncote Foundation NW, Enterprise, Heritage Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank