Tacoma Housing Authority
Government AdministrationWashington, United States51-200 Employees
Tacoma Housing Authority is a public housing agency based in Tacoma, Washington, operating within the government administration sector. It develops and manages housing, rents units to households in need, helps residents afford housing in the private market, and delivers supportive services intended to help tenants succeed beyond tenancy. The organization is governed by a five-member volunteer board and supported by about 125 staff, and it functions as both a Moving to Work authority and a public development authority, working with public and private partners. Its programs serve individuals and families facing housing insecurity, including the elderly or disabled who need assistance living independently and those transitioning from homelessness or domestic violence seeking stabilization and opportunity. THA emphasizes outcomes such as increased earned income, improved schooling for children, and asset building, alongside maintaining safe, attractive properties. A recent collaboration illustrates its community focus: a 2024 partnership with the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center to lease space for a performing arts venue, prioritizing BIPOC-owned businesses for the remaining spaces.