Building Regional Solutions for Student Housing Stability (Western WA)

Washington’s postsecondary students are navigating a housing landscape that was not designed with them in mind. While awareness of student basic needs and housing insecurity has grown, institutions and community partners continue to face policy barriers, funding constraints, and limited coordination across systems.

The Postsecondary Student Housing Summit is a regional, action-oriented convening designed to move beyond awareness and toward practical, place-based solutions. This summit will bring together postsecondary institutions, local governments, housing providers, funders, and nonprofit partners to:

• Challenge common myths about who today’s students are and how they experience housing insecurity
• Clarify policy and funding pathways, including opportunities and constraints within LIHTC and other tools
• Highlight promising partnerships and models already working in Washington
• Support regional planning and relationship-building between colleges and local housing ecosystems
• Develop near-term strategies and longer-term visions for improving housing stability through graduation

This event is cohosted by LISC Puget Sound, United Way of King County, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and Washington Student Achievement Council.

Who Should Attend

This summit blends data, lived experience, tactical problem-solving, and peer learning, with dedicated time for regional breakout discussions focused on partnership development and next steps.
This summit is designed for cross-sector partners who play a role in student housing and basic needs, including:

• Community and technical college leaders and administrators
• University housing and student services staff
• Local government staff (housing, planning, human services)
• Housing authorities and affordable housing developers
• Nonprofit service providers and intermediaries
• Philanthropic and public funders
• Regional and statewide system partners

Whether you are addressing immediate housing gaps, planning for longer-term development, or seeking new partnerships, this summit is intended to meet you where you are.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

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Host or Publisher LISC Puget Sound