Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) is committed to creating dynamic, sustainable communities through innovative housing solutions in Southwest Washington. With a mission to provide affordable, safe, and stable housing for low- and moderate-income families, VHA has become a driving force in transforming the region’s housing landscape.

VHA’s projects go beyond creating homes – they aim to foster entire communities. Through strategic development and revitalization, VHA develops not only affordable housing but also mixed-use spaces that enhance residents’ quality of life. A prime example is the Fourth Plain Community Commons, which includes flexible event spaces, commercial kitchen incubators, and office spaces, providing a hub for community engagement and services.

In addition to housing, VHA prioritizes community building by offering residents access to vital resources like job training, healthcare, and education. Its Council for the Homeless Housing Solutions Center connects individuals facing homelessness or at risk with essential programs and services. By taking a holistic approach to development, VHA creates lasting change, improving the well-being of the neighborhoods it serves.

With a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, VHA continues to lead in affordable housing development, enhancing lives and strengthening communities across Vancouver.

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A grand opening celebration was held Saturday for a new affordable housing building in Vancouver, Washington.

Isabella Court II is the second of a two-phase affordable housing project by developer REACH CDC. It contains 49 apartments available to families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. The four-story building is adjacent to the original Isabella Court, which opened in 2016 and provides 49 affordable housing units to seniors aged 62 or older.

“I’m excited for the inter-generational community that will develop here between our two buildings,” said Dan Valliere, CEO of REACH CDC, in a statement. “This new community creates many opportunities for collaboration, mutual support, and mentoring for the families moving into this new building.”

The new building includes 34 one-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom apartments. Rents will be affordable to families earning 50 percent or less of median family income, currently $43,950 or less annually for a family of four. A project-based rental subsidy from the Vancouver Housing Authority will make 30 of the units affordable for households earning 30 percent of MFI.

Isabella Court is REACH CDC’s seventh apartment community in Southwest Washington and the first to incorporate money from the City of Vancouver Affordable Housing Fund approved by voters in 2016. The $13.9 million project was designed by MWA Architects and built by general contractor Team Construction.

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