Housing Authority of the City of Yakima (YHA) is a corporate body created by Resolution No. D-1575 in 1977 by the City of Yakima. The City of Yakima created YHA per Washington State Revised Code Chapter 35.82. YHA was created to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing for low- and moderate-income residents of the City of Yakima, Washington. YHA administers multiple U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs that fund many key services we provide.
The Yakima Housing Authority is committed to its mission of “building stronger communities through our commitment to safe and affordable housing.” We uphold the principles of fairness, respect, and equal access for all individuals and families. Our success depends on strong partnerships with community organizations and businesses, as well as a steadfast commitment to fairness and equal opportunity. To ensure excellence, we invest in ongoing staff development, monitor staffing practices, and regularly review policies to promote fairness and inclusion. By embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, we work to ensure that every family in Yakima has the opportunity for safe, affordable housing.
YHA’s five-member Board of Commissioners is appointed by the Yakima City Council. Our Board of Commissioners includes:
Abby Bailey Grim
Chairperson
Abdon Godinez
Vice-Chairperson
Linda Orozco
Commissioner
Eliza Mancilla
Commissioner
Alejandra Tapia
Commissioner
Lowel Krueger
Secretary for the Board and Executive Director
YHA's board meetings are held at our main office at 1116 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902 on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
