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Pools Open in Limited Capacity
Pools Open in Limited Capacity

The Governor has issued updated guidance on the use of private, limited use pools that are regulated under the Washington Administrative Code 246-260. These pool facilities can now open with restrictions. You must follow the Department of Health Guidance on the reopening of pools. We continue to... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/12/2020


Announcing 2021 Emerald Awards Nominees!
Announcing 2021 Emerald Awards Nominees!

Congratulations to the 2021 Emerald Awards nominees! Jump to: Community Manager of the Year | Assistant Community Manager of the Year | Leasing Consultant of the Year | Rookie of the Year - Office | Portfolio Manager of the Year | Maintenance Supervisor of the Year | Maintenance Technician of the... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted10/5/2020


Getting Rental Assistance to Those Who Need it Most
Getting Rental Assistance to Those Who Need it Most

Rental assistance funds for residents and housing providers impacted by COVID-19 are being made available as part of local CARES Act relief funding. This is positive news for the 1.4 million people experiencing unemployment and the thousands of housing providers who are also struggling to cover cost Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted10/1/2020


Landlord Story: HNN Communities
Landlord Story: HNN Communities

When COVID-19 hit Washington, many of HNN’s residents, who are often low-income households, faced job loss or a sudden reduction in income. Continue Reading

Postedby Heidi Anderson
Date posted09/29/2020


New Member Report - September 2020
New Member Report - September 2020

Welcome to the entire Coast Property Management family and a few other new members! Members Attend Drive-In Movie Fundraiser for Free! Properties: Copper Beach Brook Court Villas at Auburn The M Seattle Center Steps 3904 MLK ABBEY RIDGE ABERDEEN MANOR ALBERTA J CANADA (MLK NEW LOOK) ALEXANDRIA... Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted09/17/2020


Only 90% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - September 2020
Only 90% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - September 2020

Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 90 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by September 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. This... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/14/2020


Auburn Passes Landlord-Tenant Regulations
Auburn Passes Landlord-Tenant Regulations

The city of Auburn unanimously passed a new rental housing code on Tuesday September 8, 2020. The new laws apply to all residential multifamily properties located in the city of Auburn. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/11/2020


National Eviction Moratorium
National Eviction Moratorium

Guidance on CDC Order Temporarily Halting Certain Evictions Yesterday, the President’s Administration, via an Agency Order filed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Federal Register, cited a public health emergency to halt residential evictions across the... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/2/2020


Rent Control Will Reduce Jobs in Skilled Trade
Rent Control Will Reduce Jobs in Skilled Trade

What we don’t need are policies that slash housing creation and living-wage jobs at a time when Washingtonians need it the most. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/2/2020


Rental Assistance Available in Some Counties
Rental Assistance Available in Some Counties

Rental assistance is now available and accessible in some counties. In order to qualify for the Department of Commerce's Eviction Rent Assistance Program, a tenant must earn 50% AMI or less within the prior 60 days, have at least one month of rent that is unpaid or partially unpaid since March... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted09/1/2020


New Member Report - August 2020
New Member Report - August 2020

Welcome to our newest members! Property Management Companies: Momentum Partners Inc Property Members: CityLine II Encore Vintage at Mt. Vernon Trailside Supplier Partner Members: Intellitonic Pontual Home Maintenance LLC There's a WMFHA App for you! Continue Reading

Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted08/20/2020


Lakewood COVID19 Rental Assistance
Lakewood COVID19 Rental Assistance

Living Access Support Alliance (LASA) is now accepting applications for the Lakewood COVID-19 Rent Assistance program. Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted08/17/2020