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King County Housing Authority company history timeline

1939

In 1939, the King County Commissioners create the Housing Authority of the County of King.

1942

In 1942, the Housing Authority finishes 50 small but sturdy homes built with electricity and running water.

1949

KCHA expands after the federal government passes the Housing Act of 1949.

1952

In 1952, KCHA builds 60 units of family public housing — called Green River Homes — in Auburn.

1963

In 1963, Harold Y. Hopkins becomes Executive Director.

1968

Promoted by President Lyndon Johnson, the Housing Act of 1968 provides major funding for low-income housing.

In 1968, KCHA builds Wayland Arms in Auburn.

1969

KCHA also builds one large-scale family community in 1969: Ballinger Homes in Shoreline.

1973

Jim Wiley takes over as Executive Director in 1973.

1974

Section 8 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides support to low-income renters living in private housing.

1983

In 1983, the Housing Authority begins planning Vantage Glen, a mobile home park in Renton for low-income seniors.

1997

Executive Director Stephen Norman takes the reins in 1997.

2002

In 2002, KCHA celebrates the completion of the Village at Overlake Station.

2010

Also in 2010, KCHA finishes its $55 million transformation of the Springwood Apartments in Kent's East Hill.

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