King County Executive Dow Constantine this week announced $26 million in funding for nine affordable housing developments across the region, including the African Diaspora Cultural Anchor Village in SeaTac.
The investments, part of the county’s Housing Finance Program (HFP), will create 939 affordable housing units, including 848 new homes, 66 renovated rentals, and 25 homeownership units.
The Anchor Village in SeaTac, led by African Community Housing Development (ACHD), will be a seven-story, 129-unit project designed to address systemic inequities impacting African diasporic communities. In addition to providing a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartments, the project will include wrap-around services and multi-use community spaces to foster cultural belonging and stability for residents.

Breaking ground in 2026, the 129-unit Cultural Anchor Village will feature 302 bedrooms across 311,000 square feet, including over 50,000 square feet of cultural space with an early learning facility and 3,000 square feet of commercial space.
“Affordable housing plays a vital role in creating vibrant communities that allow everyone the opportunity to thrive,” Constantine said. “From young families to veterans exiting homelessness, these investments expand the region’s affordable housing options and create stability for communities.”
The Housing Finance Program prioritizes housing for low-income individuals, families at risk of homelessness, and developments near public transit. In addition to the SeaTac project, developments in Bellevue, Seattle, Skyway, and other King County locations will offer permanent supportive housing, family rentals, and energy-efficient homes designed to reduce utility costs and environmental impact.
Regional Impact and Urgency
According to King County, there are currently only 23 affordable housing units available for every 100 low-income renter households. Projections indicate that the region will need nearly 200,000 additional affordable housing units by 2044 to meet demand.
The SeaTac project aligns with the county’s goal of addressing these gaps and empowering underserved communities.
The investments were made possible by funding from the Cascade Water Alliance, the Port of Seattle’s South King County Fund, and King County’s WaterWorks Grant Program. The Anchor Village and other developments are expected to be completed within five years.
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