Programs & Projects - Tacoma Housing Authority

May 20, 2022

Tacoma Housing Authority to End Housing Opportunity Program

New households will receive traditional, income-based Housing Choice Vouchers On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, the Tacoma Housing Authority’s (THA) Board of Commissioners…
May 20, 2022

Changes to the Housing Opportunity Program

Tacoma Housing Authority is making changes to the Housing Opportunity Program (HOP). The changes will also impact households on the Children’s Housing Opportunity Program…
February 9, 2022

FAQs: Proposed Changes to HOP

If I currently have a HOP subsidy does this mean my subsidy would be changed to an income-based Housing Choice Voucher? Yes. Current and future…
February 7, 2022

Notice Of Proposed Changes to the Housing Opportunity Program

Update (May 20, 2022): Tacoma Housing Authority’s (THA) Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to sunset the Housing Opportunity Program (HOP) on April 27, 2022.
January 24, 2022

Educational Resources

The following is a list of resources related to Education. Tacoma Public SchoolsTacoma Community College…
September 24, 2021

Ties Between Housing and Educational Outcomes

Downloads How Housing Mobility Affects Education Outcomes for Low-Income Children (2013)Download Building a Culture of Education Success…
September 24, 2021

Research Relating to Housing, Homelessness, and the Education of Children

There is substantial research demonstrating the negative effect of homelessness on the academic development of children. Below are current research reports and analysis that helps…
September 24, 2021

Homeownership Program Files

THA Homeownership Outcomes Report 2008-7-10Download…
August 12, 2021

Basic Skills Education

Tacoma Housing Authority values our clients’ need for higher education, training programs and advocacy. Below is a list of public schools, colleges and programs geared…
June 30, 2021

College Housing Assistance Program

The College Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) is a partnership between THA, Tacoma Community College (TCC), and the University of Washington at Tacoma (UW Tacoma). CHAP…