The City of Yakima faces a critical need for more affordable housing.  There is a housing shortage in Yakima, with low vacancy rates (5.1%) and a tight housing market. The City population continues to grow with a 2025 population estimate around 100,000 persons and a housing stock of 90,504 total housing units. There are additional public service and community needs in Yakima as well. About 19% of the population of the City of Yakima are affected by poverty.

The Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) administers the funds received by the City of Yakima from the US Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Yakima is eligible to receive Entitlement allocations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Funds.  Additionally, the City participates in other programs sponsored by HUD and the Washington State Department of Commerce which assist in meeting the community needs for housing and neighborhoods.

Homeowners struggling to make needed repairs to their home due to low income are encouraged to review the qualifications for our Single-Family Emergency Repair Program.

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