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Press Release / September 29, 2015

THA Launches Children’s Savings Account Program

THA and TPS launch the Children’s Savings Account Program for the Children of Salishan:  An innovative program to pay for education after high school.  The…
Press Release / June 9, 2013

Sale to D.R. Horton

Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) has just closed on a real estate transaction for D.R. Horton purchase of 143 single family finished community of New Salishan.
Press Release / May 24, 2013

THA Opening its HOP Waitlist on June 3rd, 2013

What is the HOP Program? On June 3rd, 2013, the Tacoma Housing Authority will begin accepting applications for placement on the Housing Opportunity Program (HOP)…
Press Release, Public Comment / February 4, 2013

Public Hearing Regarding Changes to THA’s Administrative Plan

The Plans establish policies for the administration of THA’s Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Programs according to HUD regulations and guidelines. The Administrative and…
Press Release / November 18, 2012

Tacoma Housing Authority’s Education Project at McCarver Elementary Shows Progress, Attracts Local and National Attention

“THA is learning that a public housing authority, in how it uses its housing resources, can help children succeed in school and help schools that…
Press Release / October 29, 2012

Tacoma Housing Authority Board Votes to Adopt Smoke-Free Housing Policy

“Tacoma, Wash.—In an effort to provide healthier housing for its residents and a healthier work place for its employees, the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) board…
Press Release / July 26, 2011

Dr. William Mount’s Video on Salishan: some notes

THA’s response to Dr. William Mount’s Video on Salishan in July of 2011.
Press Release / April 21, 2011

Tacoma Housing Authority’s Education Project Receives Grant to Help Children Succeed in School

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Tacoma Housing Authority $450,000 for three years of support for THA’s innovative Education Project. The purpose of…
Press Release / January 12, 2011

100 Special Housing Vouchers Awarded to Tacoma Housing Authority

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced its award of special purpose vouchers to assist non-elderly persons with disabilities to move from…
Press Release / December 17, 2009

Tacoma Housing Authority Opens Public Housing Wait List: Thousands Apply

“Approximately 1,000 people stood in line on Saturday, November 14, when Tacoma Housing Authority opened its wait list for Public Housing. The last time THA…
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