Success Stories
HATC Receives 2025 National Award: Financially Self-Sustaining Affordable Housing
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), recognized HATC with a National Award of Merit for “Financially Self-Sustaining Affordable Housing.” Financially self-sustaining is an unusual attribute in the affordable housing sector, particularly in a portfolio that provides well-below-market rental rates. The HATC housing portfolio is not reliant on any external governmental finance programs for housing operations, maintenance, repairs, or capital improvements. Every year HATC makes major a major investment in painting, siding and roof replacements, deck replacements, parking lot upgrades, etc. across its housing portfolio. HATC’s unusual housing business model is built on a mixed income portfolio concept along with prudently controlling costs and debt levels.
Preventing Homelessness
"I still cry when I look back because I'm so grateful our family did not become homeless."
-Disabled grandparent with custody of grandchildren, forced out of home after landlord passed away and the new owner terminated tenancy.
With a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and HATC assistance, this participant was able to locate the "perfect home" for their special needs and was kept from experiencing homelessness.
Senator Murray Visits HATC
In August 2022, Senator Murray met with HATC and HUD managers to discuss affordable housing needs. Topics included the American Recovery Plan Act that created Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV). These vouchers provide long-term support for households at high risk of homelessness. HATC received funding for 68 EHV's.
