Real Estate Development

Tacoma Housing Authority’s (THA’s) Real Estate Development Department is responsible for carrying out the agency’s development and revitalization work. 

Current Projects

Render of the Housing Hilltop development proposal, May 2022.
Housing Hilltop
Render of Aviva Crossing/James Center North
James Center North/Aviva Crossing

Past Projects

Arlington Drive Youth Campus
The Rise at 19th
Bay Terrace
Hillside Terrace
Alberta J Canada LLLP
New Salishan

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about our real estate development efforts? See if our Frequently Asked Questions page can help.

Real Estate Development FAQs