Pathways to Removing Obstacles (PRO Housing)
Pathways to Removing Obstacles (HUD PRO Housing)
In 2024 the Seattle Office of Housing (OH) and the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) received $5 million from the federal HUD PRO Housing program to help fight displacement and housing instability for lower-income residents. Funds will be made available via Requests for Proposals (RFPs) posted here. The programs described below will be implemented over the next few years and outcomes will be achieved by the funding deadline of September 2029.
You can view the Seattle PRO Housing application by clicking this link.
Stabilizing Tenants through Affordable Homeownership (OH Lead)
Our funding supports the Homeownership as Preservation (HOP) program. This program focuses on preserving affordable housing and helping low-income residents become homeowners. We will identify buildings with potential for tenant purchase and work with non-profit partners to organize residents. This initiative aims to make Seattle more inclusive and resilient, ensuring renters can afford to stay in their homes and invest in their communities for the long-term.
For information about this program contact Erika Malone at erika.malone@seattle.gov.
Supporting Legacy Homeowners Address Barriers to Redevelopment (OPCD Lead)
The Legacy Homeowner Program helps homeowners overcome challenges when adding housing to their properties. This is important as zoning changes will soon allow more housing options under the One Seattle Plan. We will offer technical help, pre-development support, and connections to resources. Our aim is to help homeowners, especially those at risk of losing their homes, leverage their property's value to achieve financial stability, benefit from development opportunities, and expand housing choices.
For information about this program contact Nick Welch at Nicolas.Welch@seattle.gov.
Overview
The Homeownership as Preservation (HOP) program is a pilot initiative of the City of Seattle Office of Housing (OH) that will facilitate the conversion of older rental buildings into permanently affordable homeownership opportunities. This Request for Qualifications is looking for an experienced Relocation Consultant who can assist tenants whose buildings are being converted into permanently affordable homeownership and determine applicable relocation requirements.
Eligibility and Qualifications
A qualified relocation consultant for the HOP RFQ must have expertise in relocation laws (URA, Seattle’s Anti-Displacement Plan), experience in income determination, cost calculation, plan development, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. They must provide culturally appropriate services, understand tenants’ rights under local and federal regulations, be familiar with Seattle housing options, and be able to meet in-person with local tenants.
For full list of eligibility and qualification requirements, please see the RFQ.
Key Dates
- Funding Opportunity Released: March 6, 2026
- Optional Information Session: March 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
- Email joy.hunt2@seattle.gov to request a link to participate.
- Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to joy.hunt2@seattle.gov.
Homeownership as Preservation Relocation Consultant Request for Qualifications