Home News June 23, 2021 / Press Release 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,… May 27, 2021 / Press Release 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… April 29, 2021 / Press Release 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… March 22, 2021 / Press Release Tacoma Housing Authority Receives 100k Grant From Umpqua Bank Grant helps house and prepare at risk youth THA tenants for successful lives… December 27, 2020 / In the News Before it’s razed for development, Hilltop Rite Aid will be a canvas for Black artists Matt Driscoll | Tacoma News Tribune While Jordan acknowledged early skepticism, he said working with Forterra has been a natural fit. He noted that Fab 5 has worked with other local… December 18, 2020 / In the News What is a Community Land Trust? And could one help with Tacoma’s homelessness crisis? Allison Needles | Tacoma News Tribune Kathy McCormick, director of real estate development for the Tacoma Housing Authority, said people living in high-rent areas like Seattle and coming to Tacoma for… December 18, 2020 / Public Comment Electronic Signature and Form Submission NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Background In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) has moved many of its administrative processes online,… December 10, 2020 / In the News Semi-independent Tacoma-Pierce Health Department is part of long American tradition Michael Mirra | Op-ed in Tacoma News Tribune The proposal by Pierce County Council members Pam Roach and Doug Richardson to change the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department into a county executive department poses… November 28, 2020 / In the News Tacoma has new ‘Jewels’ to light up city skyline Craig Sailor | Tacoma News Tribune Tacoma has a set of crown jewels. Three multi-fauceted orbs, set with 700 colorful cast glass pieces, are being installed at the corner of South… September 30, 2020 / In the News What’s next for Tacoma middle school after plans for turning it into housing fails? Allison Needles | Tacoma News Tribune The Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) has backed out on plans to acquire Gault Middle School in Eastside, primarily due to financial impacts stemming from the…
