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Press Release / April 13, 2022

Seattle Credit Union to Open Financial Hub at the Salishan Family Investment Center

Seattle Credit Union partners with the Tacoma Housing Authority and the Salishan Association for an upcoming expansion to Pierce County.

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Press Release / November 3, 2021

Tacoma Housing Authority Opening Low-Income Housing Waitlist for Households of 9 or 10 On November 15, 2021

This is the first time THA has opened its waitlist in two years TACOMA, WA – November 3, 2021—The Tacoma Housing Authority (THA)…

Press Release / October 21, 2021

Tacoma Housing Authority Launches Redesigned Website

The new site was developed with a focus on accessibility and a mobile-first approach to meet the needs of THA clients TACOMA,…

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Press Release / October 13, 2021

April Black Selected As New Tacoma Housing Authority Executive Director

April Black will become the first woman to lead the Tacoma Housing Authority in its 81-year history.

Press Release / June 23, 2021

Arlington Drive Youth Campus Recognized as Best Supportive/Transitional Housing at Pacific Coast Builders Conference

The Tacoma Housing Authority property was recognized at the 2021 Golden Nugget Awards TACOMA, WA – June 23, 2021-During a virtual ceremony on June 16th,…

Press Release / May 27, 2021

Tacoma Housing Authority Changes Criminal Screening Policies

The policy changes will reduce THA’s use of applicants’ criminal history when determining eligibility for THA housing or rental assistance TACOMA, WA – May 27, 2021-On May…

Press Release / April 29, 2021

Tacoma Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Mirra Announces His Retirement

Michael Mirra served in the position for 17 years TACOMA, WA – April 29, 2021 Michael Mirra, executive director of the Tacoma Housing Authority, has announced…

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Press Release / March 22, 2021

Tacoma Housing Authority Receives 100k Grant From Umpqua Bank

Grant helps house and prepare at risk youth THA tenants for successful lives…

Press Release / September 24, 2020

Joint Statement on Gault Middle School Transfer from Tacoma Public Schools and Tacoma Housing Authority

September 24, 2020 – After careful study and consultation, the Tacoma Housing Authority has decided not to pursue acquiring the Gault Middle School property from Tacoma…

Press Release / May 28, 2020

Tacoma Housing Awarded 78 Vouchers to Assist Non-Elderly Disabled Adults

We have partnered with the Pierce County Continuum of Care and DSHS to help people move on from supportive housing or rapid re-housing.