Connecting Housing to Infrastructure (CHIP) Grants (WA)
Washington State Department of Commerce
Funding Amount
Up to US $1,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- CHIP grant funding is open to any city, county, or public utility district in partnership with an affordable housing project that is located in a city or county that has imposed a sales and use tax for affordable housing.
Geography
- Located in a city or county that has imposed a sales and use tax
Other requirements
- The new housing development must include at least 25% affordable units, and remain affordable for at least 25 years.
Overview
The Connecting Housing to Infrastructure (CHIP) Grants in Washington State provide approximately $12 million to support affordable housing development. Funding can be used for essential utility improvements, including onsite and offsite water, sewer, and stormwater enhancements. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, and public utility districts that partner with affordable housing projects. With a requirement of at least 25% affordable units, the grants aim to make housing more accessible while ensuring long-term affordability.
CHIP grant applications are open. With approximately $12 million available, CHIP can support the development of affordable housing by paying for water utility improvements or system development charges associated with new affordable housing units.
What can grants be used for?
CHIP funding supports utility improvements for affordable housing projects and can pay for:
- Onsite water, sewer and stormwater improvements for the affordable housing development
- Offsite water, sewer and stormwater improvements in the right-of-way, connecting to the development
- Waived system development charges for the project
- To date, CHIP has invested $88 million to support the development of more than 8,000 affordable housing units.
- Funding
- Applicants may apply for up to $1 million for each project.
Eligibility
CHIP grant funding is open to any city, county, or public utility district in partnership with an affordable housing project that is located in a city or county that has imposed a sales and use tax for affordable housing.The new housing development must include at least 25% affordable units, and remain affordable for at least 25 years.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Affordable housing
- Housing
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