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Blog Post / October 21, 2026

How does THA ensure its housing is safe and well-maintained?

We regularly inspect rental assistance units and THA-owned properties to help ensure residents have safe, healthy, and well-maintained homes.
Blog Post / October 14, 2026

Why is the Tacoma Housing Authority facing funding challenges?

The federal government has reduced funding at the same time that THA’s largest housing program, has become more expensive to operate.
Blog Post / October 7, 2026

What role does THA play in addressing the regional homelessness crisis?

We provide affordable housing, and supportive services to about 5,000 households, many of whom could not otherwise afford rent in Tacoma.
Blog Post / September 30, 2026

How is THA funded?

Most of our funding comes from the federal government, with grants and rental income helping us preserve and develop affordable housing.
Blog Post / September 23, 2026

Is the Tacoma Housing Authority a department of the City of Tacoma?

Although we partner with the City of Tacoma on affordable housing developments, THA is an independent public agency, not a city department.
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Blog Post / June 9, 2026

THA Joins Mercy Housing to Celebrate Grand Opening at Aviva Crossing

THA was proud to join Mercy Housing and celebrate the grand opening of their new 129-unit building at Aviva Crossing.
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Blog Post / May 11, 2026

Grant Funds Available for Commercial Spaces in Housing Hilltop South

More than $300,000 in grant funding is available to support new tenants for a 1,501-square-foot commercial space in Housing Hilltop South.
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Blog Post / March 2, 2026

A Look at THA’s 2025 Accomplishments & Goals for 2026

Building on the successes of 2024, our staff carried forward our work of building more affordable housing and supportive services in Tacoma.
Blog Post / August 18, 2025

Utilities Work at James Center North Will Support New Housing at Aviva Crossing

THA is supporting the improvement of utility services to support new affordable housing at Aviva Crossing.
Blog Post / February 28, 2025

Update on Housing Hilltop North Commercial Space

THA has made the difficult decision to begin searching for a new commercial tenant in the Housing Hilltop North development.

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