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Sponsor Us Through innovative planning, we are able to create sold, lasting housing that accommodates residents from diverse backgrounds and origins. Bellwether Housing offers significant philanthropic and marketing opportunities for corporate and foundation engagement through our customized and wide-ranging sponsorship platform. Contact Us Avery Fukeda , Partnerships & Events Manager Send an email Sponsor Closer to Home Interested in sponsoring Bellwether's Annual Closer to Home luncheon fundraiser? Your sponsorship goes directly towards our efforts of coupling housing with services. Contact Partnerships & Events Manager Avery Fukeda at: afukeda@bellwetherhousing.org Programs available for sponsorship include fundraising events, educational scholarships for residents, capital campaigns, and more. Our program allows sponsors to have a deep connection with our community. We look forward to working with you to identify, develop, and activate a sponsorship tailored to your company or foundation’s unique objectives and budget.

Bellwether Housing offers affordable housing in greater Seattle. We create stronger communities where people of diverse incomes and backgrounds thrive. Standing With Our AAPI Community | Black Lives Matter | Refer A Friend Bonus | Admin Offices Closed Find Your New Home Apartment Finder The Confluence Pre-leasing now, opening this fall. 103 apartment homes minutes from the Tukwila Light Rail Station. Hurry- large apartments are going fast! Call to reserve yours today! 206.490.0983 Check out the building! We create access to opportunity through affordable housing. About Bellwether Housing 1/1

< Back Previous Next Rent and Access Self Certification Residents can download their annual self-certification packet from the link below. AR_Self_Certification_packet_(fillable_with_signature) .pdf Download PDF • 1.88MB Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Rent and Access Trash and Recycling Contact your Site Manager for your building's trash and recycling accomodations. Here are some general rules for all of our buildings: Do not put plastic in the compost bin. If there is plastic in the bin, the collection company will take the entire compost to the landfill and not the composting facility. Break down all cardboard items before putting them it in the trash chute or recycling bin. They must be flat. If the trash chute becomes blocked: Contact your Site Manager ASAP. If a trash chute is blocked, do not leave your garbage in the trash room; return it to your apartment until the chute can be cleared. Seattle Recycling Guidelines bit.ly/SeattleRecycling Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Rent and Access Lease Information Please review the Lease and House Rules that you signed at move-in. The Lease and Rules list resident and landlord responsibilities during your tenancy. The Lease also includes important information about housekeeping, mold and mildew prevention, and bed bug prevention. If you are worried about being able to comply with these rules, please talk to your Site Manager or Resident Services Coordinator. They can work with you to access services that may be able to help you. If you have questions about your Lease, please contact your Site Manager. If you lose your lease, you can ask your Site Manager for a copy. How long will my lease be? Does Bellwether offer short term leases? We offer 12-month leases. After the initial 12 month lease term expires most leases convert to month-to-month. What utilities are included in rent? All Bellwether apartments include water, sewer, and garbage. Some apartments also include other utilities. Please view the information page for the property you're interested in or contact the Site Manager. Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Moving Out Moving Out Steps What happens if I need to break my lease? Contact your Site Manager and give notice as soon as possible so that we may begin advertising your unit. Residents are responsible for the rent through the lesser of the term of the lease or until the unit is re-rented at the same or higher monthly rent. Can I sublet my apartment? No, sublets are not allowed. This includes short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO. How do I provide proper Notice of Intent to Vacate? Residents are required to give written notice or submit a Notice of Intent to Vacate 20 days prior to the end of the initial lease period or, if a lease is on month-to-month, 20 days prior to the end of the month in which they plan to move out. Examples: If you would like to move out on February 28th, notice must be given by February 8th If you would like to move out on June 30th, notice must be given by June 10th If you would like to move out on October 31st, notice must be given by October 11th For residents living in our HUD buildings, a written 30-day Notice to Vacate is required for the end of the month that you plan to move out. Residents are rent-responsible for the initial lease term, regardless of move-out date. Previous Next

Client Projects Bellwether provides development consulting services for nonprofit organizations that aspire to develop affordable housing in the Puget Sound region. Our team is experienced with a wide range of project types. We tailor services to your project’s unique characteristics and the needs of your organization. Services include: Project implementation strategies Real estate, land use, and financial analysis Design development and site entitlement permitting Pro forma and operating budgeting Project funding identification and applications Project lender and investor negotiations Development agreements with public agencies Construction management Lease-up through project stabilization Featured Client Projects Please note that Bellwether Housing does not manage these properties. To get in touch with a building manager, contact the client directly. Bellwether cannot connect you to these buildings or their residents. Woodland TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 95 2026 Fremont Bloomside TYPE CLIENT DESC OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 100 2024 Burien Burbridge Place TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 124 2023 Green Lake The Landing TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Family Support Center of South Sound OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 62 2023 West Olympia The North Star TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 100 2022 Bitter Lake Aspen Terrace TYPE Housing for individuals formerly incarcerated and/or homeless CLIENT Pioneer Human Services OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 90 2020 Capitol Hill Valhalla Court TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 26 2018 Hilltop, Tacoma The Estelle TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 91 2018 Columbia City $23,966,563 Estelle will serve people with disabilities and mental illness recovering from homelessness. DESC Estelle will pioneer an innovative partnership with Harborview Medical Center to connect chronically homeless residents with high-quality on-site healthcare services. Additionally, fifteen units will be reserved for people exiting the hospital with healthcare needs that can�t be served in conventional residential care systems. Providence John Gabriel House TYPE Affordable Housing for Seniors CLIENT Providence Health and Services OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 75 2016 Redmond Bellwether teamed up with Shelter Resources Inc., Dawson Construction and SAGE Architectural Alliance to represent owner Providence Health and Services in building a new 75-unit apartment complex for senior citizens in the downtown Redmond area. Nueva Vista Apartments TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Kennewick Housing Authority OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 32 2015 Kennewick A 32 unit project of the Kennewick Housing Authority that will serve extremely low-income families in the Tri-Cities Area. Construction began in the fourth quarter of 2014. Sunnyview Village TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Housing Authority of Island County OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 24 2015 Freeland $5,992,000 Financing and new construction of a 24-unit townhome community for low-income families in Freeland, WA on Whidbey Island. Housing clustered around a central courtyard to maintain an appropriate buffer to nearby wetlands. Mason County Shelter and Shelton Creek Apartments TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Mason County Shelter OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 15 2015 Shelton Worked with Mason County Shelter to acquire funding to build a seven-unit homeless family shelter with an eight-unit rental apartment building for low-income families. Conceived of new construction to replace existing shelter and housing away from Shelton Creek, which periodically floods necessitating temporary relocation of residents. Argonaut II TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Plymouth Healing Communities OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 6 2014 Central District $1,600,000 The Argonaut II is an addition of 6 units to an existing HUD-subsidized project which serves homeless, chronically mentally ill clients through Plymouth Healing Communities supportive services program. The program operates in conjunction with mental health providers to help place individuals, who would otherwise be discharged from medical facilities back onto the streets, into permanent homes. Caroline W. Apartments TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Community House Mental Health Agency OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 44 2014 Capitol Hill $9,273,073 Construction of 44 apartments including common space and roof deck for low-income individuals with chronic mental illness. Everyone Deserves to be Safe TYPE Emergency Shelter and Service Center CLIENT Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 52 2013 Snohomish County Developer on 52-bed emergency shelter and service center for a private, nonprofit organization serving Snohomish County. Claremont Apartments TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Southeast Effective Development (SEED) OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 68 2011 Rainier Valley New construction of two buildings on two parcels owned by SEED, one of which was the site of former Chubby Tubby retail store. After demolishing the Chubby Tubby store, two parcels were developed as four buildings�three small townhomes and one 68-unit mixed-use development with structured parking and ground-floor commercial retail space. Brettler Family Place TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Solid Ground OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 52 2011 Sand Point $13,600,000 Assisted nonprofit Solid Ground with transformation of Sand Point Naval Station into durable, affordable housing for low-income and formerly homeless families. Challenges included integrating the former naval base's utility system into the city's systems and complying with extensive historic building restrictions. Community facilities and onsite services. Canaday House TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 83 2010 Cascade $16,600,000 New construction of 83 studio units of housing for chronically homeless men and women. Bellwether provided development finance consulting to the owner and manager, Downtown Emergency Service Center. KWA Senior City Apartments TYPE Affordable Housing for Seniors CLIENT Korean Women's Association and Senior City Limited Partnership OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 62 2010 Federal Way $17,200,000 Senior City Apartments is a mixed use, Transit Oriented Development (TOD) combining 62 units for low-income and disabled seniors with a 3,000-square-foot community facility. The development was built on surplus land left from the creation of the adjacent Federal Way Transit Center, a 24-hour public transit hub with a 1,000-space parking garage. The project has the distinction of being the first TOD project on Sound Transit-acquired property. Common Ground secured over $17 million in permanent capital funding and over $9 million in construction financing by combining a federal Section 202 capital advance with 4% low-income housing tax credits and by using bond financing during construction. When the project was completed in 2010, on-time and on-budget, there was no permanent debt. Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Catholic Housing Authority OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 26 2009 West Seattle $7,000,000 New construction of 26 two- and three-bedroom units with services for formerly homeless families. Bellwether provided development services for Archdiocese Housing Authority, which owns and manages the building. Ozanam House TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Catholic Housing Authority OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 56 2009 First Hill $11,000,000 New construction of 56 efficiency units for homeless senior men. Bellwether provided development services for Archdiocese Housing Authority, which owns and manages the building. Kenyon House TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Sound Mental Health OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 18 2008 Rainier Valley $4,500,000 New construction of 18 studio apartments for people living with HIV/AIDS and/or chronic mental illness. Bellwether provided development services to Sound Mental Health, which owns and manages the building. Urban League Apartments at Colman School and Northwest African American Museum TYPE Affordable Housing CLIENT Urban League OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 36 2007 North Rainier $20,700,000 Rehabilitation/reuse of the historic Colman School into 36 units of housing for low income households over museum space. Bellwether provided development services for the Urban League, which owns and manages the residential portion of the building. Morrison Hotel TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing and Emergency Shelter CLIENT Downtown Emergency Service Center OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 190 2005 Pioneer Square $26,500,000 Substantial renovation and historic preservation of 190 studios, 100 bed shelter and 11,000 sq ft of commercial space. Bellwether provided development services for Downtown Emergency Service Center, which owns and manages the building. YWCA Opportunity Place TYPE CLIENT YWCA OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 145 2003 Belltown $29,900,000 New construction of 145 studio & one-bedroom units, and three floors of administrative, educational, case management and commercial space. Bellwether provided financial consulting services for the YWCA, which owns and manages the building. Admiral Housing TYPE Permanent Supportive Housing CLIENT Harborview Medical Health Services OPEN UNITS NEIGHBORHOOD COST 15 2000 Admiral, West Seattle $1,600,000 New construction of 15 studio units of housing for chronically mentally ill homeless adults for Harborview Mental Health Services.

Become a Development Partner Bellwether is committed to the development of safe and healthy housing in communities that serve the needs of its working population. Since its inception in 1980, Bellwether has fostered very strong relationships with local officials, state agencies, community leaders, residents, lenders, and investors to facilitate development. These relationships are vital to the success of both Bellwether and its residents. Given our commitment to long-term ownership and maintenance, Bellwether also recognizes the need to build homes that will be financially and physically stable well into the future. The team has a combined 50 years of development experience, including expertise in the use of public resources to create housing and structure financially complex transactions. In particular, Bellwether specializes in the use of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, as well as the Historic Tax Credit, to create the equity necessary to capitalize a project. Are you interested in becoming a development partner? Or do you own a property you’d like to develop? Contact our Development Team today! Contact Us Vice President for Development Jovan Ludovice 206-623-0506 Send an email

< Back Previous Next Policies Grievance Process Bellwether Resident Concern and Grievance Process Our goal is to provide safe, affordable, and high-quality housing. We strive to make your home just that: “your home.” We recognize that living within a community can bring unexpected issues or concerns involving neighbor relations and expectations. We also understand that residents may not always agree with our policies, conclusions, or our actions. The intent of this process is to contribute to a positive living atmosphere where our residents can express concerns without any fear of retaliation and with the expectation of a prompt, carefully considered response. We welcome and appreciate resident involvement and feedback. Step 1: Attempt to discuss concern with respective parties (staff or neighbor involved, etc.) if appropriate. Disagreements and misunderstandings do occasionally occur. We ask that before the concern becomes too great, you talk directly with the staff member or neighbor involved, as a lot of issues can be resolved this way. We also understand that this is not always an option, or it might not feel safe, in this case please go to the next step. Step 2: If unable to resolve your concern after speaking with the individual(s) involved, or if you are uncomfortable doing so, please complete a Resident Concern Form. • Please provide as much detail as possible. • These forms are available by paper copy at your Site Manager’s office or can be sent electronically by request. • If the Site Manager is the subject of the complaint, please skip to step 4. • If you need assistance with completing the electronic or paper forms, or need translation services, please reach out to either your Site Manager or Resident Services Coordinator for assistance. • If you are unable to locate the form at your building, you can request one by emailing bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org Once the form is complete, you can give it directly to your Site Manager or drop it off in the rent box at the office. Step 3: Your Site Manager will investigate your concern and provide a written response with the outcome within 5 Business Days upon receipt. Please note: • If you submit an anonymous concern, we will not be able to respond or provide updates to you directly. • Bellwether is prohibited from discussing resident issues with anyone other than the lease holder(s) unless we have a Release of Information on file that allows us to speak with that person on your behalf. • We must keep resident information confidential, so although our Site Managers will investigate and address concerns presented between neighbors, we are limited in the details that can be provided in our written responses to your Concern and/or Grievance if it involves another resident. Step 4: If you are dissatisfied with the response from your Site Manager, you can resubmit the same Resident Concern and Grievance Form. Make sure to provide details regarding your attempt to resolve your concern with your Site Manager. Once the form is complete, please email it to bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org with the subject “Grievance” or send by mail to: Bellwether Housing ATTN: Grievance 433 Minor Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 After your Grievance is received, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt. Step 5: The Portfolio Manager responsible for your building will make every effort to promptly respond within 15 Business Days. They will carefully consider the written information you provided and review the situation with any Bellwether staff involved. Please note: the Portfolio Manager will investigate whether the issue was addressed with the Site Manager prior to being escalated to a Grievance. If that step did not occur, you could be redirected back to Site Manager for follow up. After thorough review, the Portfolio Manager will provide a written response to inform you of any actions to be taken in response to your Grievance. Please note: This response will be sent to you via email but if we do not have your email address on file, it will be posted to your door in a closed envelope. Step 6: If all the steps above fail to resolve your Grievance, you may appeal the decision with the Director of Property Management. You can email your letter of appeal to bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org with the subject “Grievance Appeal” or send by mail to: Bellwether Housing ATTN: Director of Property Management 433 Minor Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 Include as much documentation and information that you can with your appeal letter. The Director’s review is the final appeal level for resident concerns or grievances at Bellwether. The Director will do their best to respond within 15 Business Days of appeal receipt. If concerns/grievances are brought to the Director or any other members of Bellwether’s Leadership Team without the resident following the Resident Concern and Grievance Process, the correspondence will be distributed to the Portfolio Manager and Site Manager for follow up. Bellwether Housing welcomes qualified residents without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, political ideology, sex, marital status, age parental status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, Section 8 housing subsidy, or use of a service animal. BW provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If you need this document in an alternate format, please speak with a BW staff person. Resident Concern and Grievance 03/2022 Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Services Advocating for Affordable Housing We are glad that you found housing at Bellwether. You likely know firsthand how challenging it can be to find an affordable place to live in Seattle. Bellwether Housing is responding to the need for affordable housing by adding 2500 new apartments to our portfolio by 2025, including three buildings currently under construction. We are focusing on building many 2- and 3-bedroom apartments for larger families. We invite you to share how affordable housing has had an impact on your life! Your story is powerful. By sharing your experience, you are showing our supporters and community why housing matters. If you would like to get updates about Bellwether’s work, you can sign up for our newsletter at bellwetherhousing.org . If you would like to help us advocate for affordable housing, email marketing@bellwetherhousing.org for more information. We’d love to talk with you! You can see examples of our advocacy work on social media: Instagram: @Bellwether_Housing Facebook: Bellwether Housing Twitter: @BW_Housing Youtube: Bellwether Housing Previous Next

Bellwether's Real Estate team is responsible for creating new affordable homes, overseeing building rehabs, acquiring buildings, and all real estate transactions. Real Estate Development 6 BELLWETHER BUILDINGS IN DEVELOPMENT The Real Estate Development Team oversees new developments, acquisitions, and rehabilitations. They manage all development phases–from planning to opening–including site selection, financing and real estate transactions, construction management and community engagement.  Some developments are owned and operated by Bellwether, and some involve developing joint ventures or operating agreements with partner organizations . Consulting Services In addition, we offer consulting services in real estate development, financing, construction management, and jurisdictional planning for affordable housing in Washington State. Creating 53 new homes next to the North Seattle Boys & Girls Club in Greenwood. Bellwether Greenwood Greenwood 53 Homes Opening 2027 Working with the University of Washington and Seattle Housing Authority, Bellwether is developing Sunbreak tower. This mixed-income high-rise will provide affordable rental housing for workers and families near the UW campus and rapid transit. Sunbreak University District 244 Homes Opening 2028 Prisma will offer affordable homes for 328 low-income households for low- to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI), and ground floor uses focused on the local community and transit riders. Thirty-three residential units will be set aside for people living with disabilities. Prisma Redmond Overlake Village 328 Homes Opening 2028 Bellwether Housing and Chief Seattle Club are partnering to build Thunderbird Nest with 209 affordable apartments for people earning 30% to 60% of Area Median Income. Apartment sizes will range from studios to four bedrooms. A majority of the units will be family-sized two–four bedrooms. Thunderbird Nest Liction Springs 209 Homes Opening 2029 Bellwether is developing affordable rental housing for a mixed-use Wilburton neighborhood near the light rail in Bellevue. This building will provide 120+ homes for low to moderate-income households (30-80% AMI). Bellevue Wilburton Wilburton 120+ Homes Opening 2030 Bellwether Housing is planning to redevelop the Kingway Apartments. Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Rainier Valley, Hillman City 280 Homes Opening 2030 View all of our buildings