About SWHA

Established in 1969, the Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority (SWHA) provides high-quality, affordable housing to some of the community's most vulnerable residents. SWHA manages 80 units of subsidized housing, ensuring that more than 150 people have a place to call home. These people include economically disadvantaged families, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

SWHA's daily operations are overseen by the King County Housing Authority (KCHA), under contract. This includes property management, maintenance, and accounting services.

Employment

Positions at the Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority are hired through KCHA. When available, SWHA employment opportunities are listed on KCHA's job listings website.

Financial Information

The Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority's operating costs are covered by tenant rents and direct support from the federal government. SWHA receives no funding from the State of Washington, Skagit County, or the City of Sedro-Woolley. View SWHA's financial statements for fiscal year 2024 (PDF).

Board of Commissioners

SWHA is governed by a five-member volunteer Board of Commissioners. Each commissioner is appointed by the mayor of the City of Sedro-Woolley and approved by the city council. The commissioners are not compensated for their service.

Current SWHA commissioners include: Debra Lancaster (Chair), Mario Padilla, Danielle Fontaine, James Cox and Daniel Hasenoehrl. Robin Walls, President/CEO of the King County Housing Authority, is the SWHA Secretary.

Board Meetings & Documents

The board meets at 10:45 a.m. on the third Thursday of during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December at Hillsview, 830 Township St., Sedro-Woolley, unless there is cause to convene a special board meeting.

View board meeting agendas, materials, and minutes.

The next meeting has not yet been scheduled.

Policies and Plans

SWHA invites the public to provide comment on a proposed amendment to its 2026-2030 5-Year Public Housing Agency Plan (PDF). The Plan outlines SWHA’s goals and strategies for maintaining and improving its housing facilities to serve low-income households. SWHA is proposing an amendment to the adopted Plan to facilitate access to alternative subsidy sources. 

The public comment period is March 3-April 16, 2026. 

There will also be a public hearing on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Hillsview Apartments’ Community Room, located at 830 Township Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. 

Written comments or questions may be submitted via email to PHComments@kcha.org or by mail to: Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority, Attn: SWHA Management, c/o 600 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188. Comments must be received on or before April 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM.