Village Housing

Village Housing was established in 2023 as an initiative to develop and steward affordable housing and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs) within the northwestern Washington region. The initiative was spearheaded by and remains under the leadership of Village Community Services (VCS), an Arlington, Washington-based nonprofit organization that                   serves the I/DD community.

The Initiative:

Village Housing was established in 2023 following conversations between Village Community Services and a Housing Consortium of statewide stakeholders. This committee focused on generating a community-based solution to address the staggering 37,000-unit housing shortage for individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in Washington State.

The Project & Update

• VCS secured a $4.5 million grant from the WA State Dept. of Commerce to provide safe, affordable, and permanent housing for low-income I/DD residents in DSHS Region 2 (Snohomish and Skagit Counties). Additional monies were secured from the Kuni Foundation, donors, and grants since 2023.

• Our first home: Village Housing – Mount Vernon was acquired in July 2024. Renovations began March 2025. Occupancy consists of 4 clients. Target Completion Date: November 2025.

• Our second home: Village Housing – Arlington was acquired in October 2024. Renovations begin March 2025. Occupancy consists of 4 clients. Target completion date: September 2025

• The third home: Village Housing – Mount Vernon 2 will be acquired in December 2024. Renovations are to be determined in March 2025. Occupancy consists of 4 clients. Target completion date: December 2025.

• TOTAL PROJECT: The overall project will provide 12 new affordable housing units in support of those with I/DD.