Survey: Please share your input
Help shape a new study about alternative methods for calculating AMI in Washington state
The Department of Commerce Housing Division is conducting a study to evaluate the potential impacts of alternative methods for calculating Area Median Income (AMI).
Income limits based on AMI are used to determine eligibility for many housing assistance programs as well as rent limits for some income-restricted affordable housing. The method or the geographic area used for calculating AMI can impact who qualifies for affordable housing and how much rent can be charged.
Commerce has contracted with BERK Consulting to conduct this study. To inform this work, we're collecting information from stakeholders about the following:
- Benefits and drawbacks of the current AMI calculation method.
- Potential impacts of changes to AMI calculation methods on efforts to meet the affordable housing needs of Washington residents.
Please complete our stakeholder survey by Jan. 5, 2025
We want to hear from anyone whose life or work is impacted by AMI and associated income limits. This might include, but is not limited to:
- Local planners
- Housing assistance program managers
- Service providers
- Developers and managers of affordable housing
- Advocates
- Persons who have experienced housing insecurity
SURVEY CLOSES JAN. 5, 2025
If you have any questions about this study, please contact:
Kevin Ramsey, BERK Consulting
[email protected]
Augustine Sughrua, Department of Commerce [email protected]
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