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In 2022, more than 1,500 at-risk 18- to 24-year-olds in Washington State were living without a most basic human need: housing. This video tells how Fannie Mae — true to our mission to provide access to affordable housing where it’s needed most — with the local YMCA and the Tacoma Housing Authority invested in the Arlington Apartments. The investment utilized Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to enable lower rents. Arlington serves the needs of low- to very low-income young adults. From homelessness to stability and hope, we follow a young man and his family’s journey. He had a job and car but could not find reliable affordable housing. The Arlington Apartments provide them quality housing, stability, and on-site support services. The Arlington gives residents the opportunity to build a rental history and build real credit, and now this young family has hopes of someday owning a home. Prior to the Arlington, places like this did not exist in Tacoma. We are proud that this is a replicable model that can be used nationwide to change the trajectory of many people’s lives and promote more sustainable and equitable communities. On social media and our website, it has received nearly 2,500 views.
Nomination Title: Arlington Apartments: An Affordable Housing Story
