CHIP Grants
The Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) grant application is NOW OPEN!
With $12 million in funding available, CHIP can help your community develop affordable housing by covering water utility improvements and system development charges.
Details:
• Up to $1 million available per project
• Applications must be submitted by October 31
Eligibility:
• Any city, county, or public utility district in partnership with an affordable housing project
• Located in a city or county with a sales tax and tax for affordable housing
• Project must include 25% affordable units and they must remain affordable for 25 years
Funding use options:
• Onsite and offsite water, sewer, and storm water improvements
• Waived system development charges
Full information:
Connecting Housing to Infrastructure (CHIP) Grants - Washington State Department of Commerce