Our Mission
The mission of Vashon Household is to develop and steward affordable housing for low- and moderate-income Island residents in partnership with our community and an integrated network of social support organizations.
Vashon is experiencing a housing crisis
Vashon costs a lot and incomes do not match!
Over 250 households are on the waiting list for affordable housing, and only a handful of VHH units become available each year.
16% of Vashon households earn $40,000 or less annually.
28% of Islanders spend over 30% of their income on housing.
Only 17% of housing units are rentals on Vashon, compared to 44% in King County and 56% in Seattle.
Read more here about Vashon’s housing crisis.
VHH is ready and eager to do more:
VHH manages 166 rental housing and home ownership units.
Our next goal: Secure at least 150 more affordable units in the next decade.
Over 20% of VHH’s support comes from individual donors and philanthropic gifts. You can be part of the solution.
How you can help
Donate - Public funding helps but doesn't fully cover what we do. Support your friends, your neighbors, your teachers and healthcare workers that make Vashon such a great community!
Sell your home to a CLT - Selling or bequeathing your home to a Community Land Trust like Vashon Household below market value ensures it will stay affordable housing forever. It’s a legacy that gives back to the island for generations.
Share your home - Vashon Household has developed a Home Share program modeled after successful programs in Tacoma and Olympia. This program matches those in need of housing with those that have extra space in their homes.
Host a party for VHH - Invite your friends and neighbors. We'll show up and lead a discussion about how people can support affordable housing in this community!
Volunteer - Help us care for our properties with gardening, cleaning, and home repair. Support residents with legal aid, support services and wellness services.
Stay in touch - Sign up for our newsletter (or encourage friends and neighbors to sign up) to keep up on news from Vashon Household. Follow/friend us on Facebook and Instagram, join in the dialog and share the news!
Bust the myths - Affordable housing does not drive down property values. It drives up the cohesion and long-term viability of the community.
Be vocal - Say "yes in my backyard" when affordable housing is being considered. Advocate for more housing and services with elected officials at the county, state, and federal level.