The state housing finance plan provides the general policies of the commission and specific policies with regard to the programs of the commission. The plan outlines the manner in which the commission intends to issue bonds and allocate and use other financial resources during the period of the plan in accordance with the goals and objectives of the plan.

     The commission is encouraging public comment on the proposed housing finance plan for 2013-2015. Interested parties and individuals are encouraged to send written comments to the commission at the address provided below or to attend the public hearing. A copy of the proposed document may be obtained by phone at 1-800-767-4663 from within Washington state; or (206) 464-7139; e-mail Tera.Ahlborn@wshfc.org; or by written request to the commission and will be available at the commission as of June 5, 2013.

     Written public comment is invited, but must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in the offices of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA 98104-1046. Verbal testimony will be heard from all interested members of the public attending the hearing. The commission will consider the public testimony and written comments on proposed changes made to its housing finance plan.