Tacoma Housing Authority’s (THA’s) Real Estate Development Department is responsible for carrying out the agency’s development and revitalization work.
Current Projects
Past Projects
Additional Developments
North Highland Court
Acquired in 2022, the 35-unit North Highland Court apartment complex became only the third THA-owned property in Tacoma’s North End. THA purchased the property to give voucher shoppers an option in the desirable neighborhood.
Highland Crest
Purchased in 2017, Highland Crest Apartments is within walking distance of Tacoma Community College. It is a 73-unit multifamily project built in 2000.
Prairie Oaks
Built in 2016, Prairie Oaks is a mixed-use complex in Lakewood that THA developed in partnership with LASA. The property includes permanent supportive housing for homeless families as well as a playground and a service center.
Outrigger Apartments
THA purchased the Outrigger development in 2015, adding 49 units of low-income and market-rate housing to our portfolio and expanding THA’s presence in West Tacoma. Half of Outrigger’s units are rented to residents who are at or below 80% of the Pierce County median income.
Development Process
THA’s real estate development work includes the following activities:
- Feasibility Studies
- Develop new properties
- Perform market assessments
- Perform capital needs assessments
- Procure construction work and architectural services
- Respond to major modernization needs within the portfolio
- Participate on THA’s Asset Management Committee
This work relates to the following Strategic Objectives adopted by THA’s Board of Commissioners:
- Housing and Real Estate Development – THA will efficiently develop housing and properties that serve primarily families and individuals unable to find the affordable and supportive housing they need. Its work will promote the community’s development. Its properties will be financially sustainable, environmentally innovative, and attractive.
- Environmental Responsibility – THA will develop and operate its properties in a way that preserves and protects natural resources
