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Skagit County Certifies Housing Plan

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Skagit County Board of Commissioners certified the Housing Authority of Skagit County's 2026 Public Housing Agency Annual Plan on July 13, 2026.

The certification ensures the plan aligns with federal HUD requirements and Skagit County's Consolidated Plan. The plan includes dedicating over 20% of Housing Choice Vouchers to individuals experiencing homelessness, increasing voucher utilization by drawing down accumulated reserves, and administering 25 Tenant Protection Vouchers with Anacortes Housing Authority. Full utilization of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers is expected at Ballington Flats, a 42-unit affordable housing complex.

The Board encouraged improvements to ensure housing resources reach those with greatest needs, and this year's certification highlights progress in expanding housing stability for vulnerable community members.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Home/press/071426.htm

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Skagit County Board of Commissioners certified the Housing Authority of Skagit County's 2026 Public Housing Agency Annual Plan on July 13, 2026“The Skagit County Board of Commissioners voted on July 13, 2026, to certify the Housing Authority of Skagit County's (HASC) 2026 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan, recognizing the agency's continued efforts in expanding access to stable housing for some of the county’s most vulnerable community members.”
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The certification ensures the plan aligns with federal HUD requirementsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The certification ensures the plan aligns with Skagit County's Consolidated Plan“Federal regulations require housing authorities to submit annual PHA plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As part of that process, the Board of County Commissioners must certify that HASC’s annual plan is consistent with Skagit County's Consolidated Plan.”
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The plan includes dedicating over 20% of Housing Choice Vouchers to individuals experiencing homelessness“More than 20% of Housing Choice Vouchers are now dedicated to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, helping connect some of the community's most vulnerable residents with stable housing.”
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The plan includes increasing voucher utilization by drawing down accumulated reserves“Increased voucher utilization by drawing down reserves that had accumulated over several years, allowing more federal housing assistance to reach local families.”
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The plan includes administering 25 Tenant Protection Vouchers with Anacortes Housing Authority“In partnership with the Anacortes Housing Authority, HASC quickly administered 25 Tenant Protection Vouchers, helping residents maintain stable housing.”
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Full utilization of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers is expected at Ballington Flats“Full utilization of available Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers is expected once leasing is complete at Ballington Flats, a 42-unit affordable housing complex, operated by Volunteers of America Western Washington.”
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Ballington Flats is a 42-unit affordable housing complex“Full utilization of available Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers is expected once leasing is complete at Ballington Flats, a 42-unit affordable housing complex, operated by Volunteers of America Western Washington.”