Accepting applications for affordable multifamily rental projects — funding available for Tribes in Washington

Opportunity Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Close Date: September 28, 2026 Important Dates: Technical Assistance Office Hours #1: Tuesday, July 28, 1 Pacific Technical Assistance Office Hours #2: Thursday, August 11, 1 Pacific Deadline for Submittal of Waivers: Tuesday, September 8, 5 Pacific Project Applications Due: Monday, Sept. 28, 12 Pacific What funding is available? The Department of Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) is soliciting applications from Tribes and/or Tribally-Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) for multifamily rental affordable housing projects in need of capital funding. This Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation (NOFA) is intended for applicants seeking to increase the stock of affordable housing stock in Washington State, or to preserve existing affordable housing stock through rehabilitation. MHU intends to award approximately $25.7 million made available by the Washington State Legislature. Who is eligible? Federally recognized Indian tribes with land in the state of Washington, or Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) operating under the control of a federally recognized tribe with land in Washington State HTF funds can only be used for affordable housing for low-income households ( households earning up to 80% of Area Median Income, AMI). If a project includes other components, such as commercial spaces, nonprofit facilities, or market-rate housing ( not rent-restricted), those components cannot be funded with HTF funds. In general, projects that provide medical or mental health services are identified as facilities and are not eligible for HTF funds. Training and resources We encourage applicants to view our 2026 Application Workshop recording, posted to our Box site . Additionally, we invite applicants to attend up to four separate technical assistance office hours to ask questions and seek further clarification, to be held on Teams. Join our session on Tuesday, July 28 at 1 PT Join our session on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 1 PT How do I apply? Please download and carefully review the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) linked below for specific information regarding funding requirements and priorities, the process for submitting an application, and dates of significance. Tribal Set-Aside NOFA (#MHU 2026-09) Applications are due to the Department of Commerce by 12 p.m Pacific on Monday, September 28, 2026 . Award announcements are anticipated in January 2027. Contact If you have questions regarding this announcement or NOFA, submit them to [email protected] . Please indicate in the subject line that your inquiry is related to HTF Multifamily Rental Projects NOFA #MHU-2026-09.