The Metro Affordable Housing Bond Program is a landmark funding source for affordable housing in the tri-county region. This Local Implementation Strategy guides the efforts of Washington County to create permanent affordable housing using the Metro Affordable Housing Bond Program. Housing primarily developed will be regulated affordable rental housing units, as well as regulated affordable home ownership units. County departments engaged in the implementation of the bond include: Housing Services, Finance, Land Use and Transportation, Facilities, Community Development, and the County Administrative Office. Additionally, county staff will be working closely with cities located in Washington County to create affordable housing throughout its jurisdiction. Policy leadership for the implementation of the Metro Affordable Housing Bond Program will be guided by the Washington County Board of Commissioners. Also, as part of the review of bond funded housing development projects, the Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) will also have an important role in implementation of the bond program.

The HAWC is governed by a seven-member Housing Authority Board of Directors (HABOD), which is comprised of the five-member Washington County Board of Commissioners, one community member and one public housing resident. The Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) advises the HABOD and is comprised of 15 members representing real estate, property management, finance, construction, design, planning, social service providers, minority and elderly groups, veterans and public housing residents.

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