Connors’ Homes for Heroes bill wins House committee approval
By Dan Thesman on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
OLYMPIA – The House Housing Committee has approved a bill that would help essential workers achieve home ownership in Washington state. Homes for Heroes is a down payment assistance program for law enforcement officers, health care workers, and social workers. Rep. April Connors (R-Kennewick) is the prime sponsor.
“It is for low-level paid workers that are coming in and they do have to pay it back if they sell their house, if they refinance their house, if they rent their house, the money goes back to the state of Washington,” Connors said.
Veterans and active-duty service members would also be eligible to participate.
House Bill 1022 passed the House Housing Committee on Thursday and has the support of Governor Bob Ferguson, a Democrat.
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