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.

Mission

Our mission is to provide quality affordable housing opportunities and to build communities through partnerships. We encourage self-sufficiency, and we protect the dignity of people with limited resources while safeguarding the public trust.

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. View bylaws (PDF).

Current SWHA commissioners include: Debra Lancaster (Chair), Mario Padilla, Danielle Fontaine, 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.

Plans Available for Review and Comment

As a public housing authority that receives most of its funding through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority (SWHA) prepares and submits various plans to HUD. These plans are available for public review and comment prior to finalization. Ways to provide comments are provided below.

The draft plans for the agency’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027 are available at the links below or can be accessed at the SWHA Management Office (830 Township Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284) during regular business hours.

Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plan

The Public Housing Capital Fund Program provides monetary assistance from the HUD for the purpose of assisting the Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority to carry out development, capital and management activities at the existing public housing facilities in order to ensure that such facilities continue to be available to serve low-income families. SWHA’s draft Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plan (PDF) outlines planned areas of capital investment.

For questions regarding the Capital Fund Program, contact Kelly Iverson at (206) 574-1218 or kellyi@kcha.org.

Moving to Work Annual Plan

Moving to Work (MTW) is a designation from HUD for a select few housing authorities that allows them to adopt alternative policies that expand housing choices, promote economic independence, and improve program efficiency. SWHA is Regional Moving to Work (MTW) Partner with the King County Housing Authority (KCHA). Through this partnership, SWHA may leverage regulatory flexibilities through KCHA’s MTW designation. Each year, KCHA develops a plan for its use of MTW including how MTW flexibilities may be applied to SWHA. KCHA’s draft 2027 Moving to Work Annual Plan and additional options for providing comments will be available here beginning August 31.

Deadline for comment: 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026

Public Hearing

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Location: Hillsview Apartments Community Room, 830 Township Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

If you require a reasonable accommodation or language assistance to participate in the public hearing, please contact the SWHA Management Office at (206) 826‑5320.

Written Comments

Email: PublicComments@kcha.org

Mail: Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority, c/o Kelly Iverson, 600 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188

Policies and Plans