Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority

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.

Public Notice

The Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority (SWHA) will hold a Public Hearing at 12:00pm on November 12, 2026 to review and receive comment regarding proposed changes to its policies related to tenant rent and income calculations. As a participant in HUD’s Moving to Work program, SWHA intends to simplify the annual review and rent calculation process to make it easier to understand and administer and encourage income growth and economic self-sufficiency for qualifying residents.

The Public Hearing will be held at the Hillsview Apartments located at 830 Township, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284. Information relating to the proposed changes will be available for review beginning October 30, 2026 online and at the SWHA Management Office located at 830 Township, Sedro Woolley, WA during regular business hours.

Written comments may be submitted electronically to PHComments@kcha.org or by mail to SWHA Policy Changes, c/o Penny Bradley, 600 Andover Park W; Tukwila, WA 98188 no later than November 29, 2026.

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