Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

A good reminder that housing affordability starts with housing production. Bellevue's Wilburton rezone shows how policies that balance affordability goals with economic realities can generate thousands of new housing opportunities.

Worth a read from Joe Fain on what it takes to get housing built.

Op-Ed: Bellevue’s Wilburton Housing Policy Actually Builds Housing Originally Published on The Urbanist One year in, the Wilburton rezone is becoming a model others should follow. For decades, cities across Western Washington have repeated the same mantra: “Growth pays for growth.

Please join us in welcoming Kelsey to the WMFHA team as our 11th team member and new Program Specialist!

Kelsey brings strengths in customer service, relationship building, program management, and strategic partnerships. A 2024 graduate of Eastern Washington University with degrees in Marketing and Business Administration, she is passionate about creating welcoming, engaging experiences and helping connect people through events and collaboration.

When she’s not working, Kelsey enjoys spending time with loved ones, exploring western Washington, running, sewing, going to the gym, and discovering hidden gems at local thrift stores. We’re thrilled to have her on the team and look forward to all she will bring to WMFHA.

We were pleased to welcome Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello and Tacoma Councilmember Joe Bushnell to last week’s Tapas & Topics for a thoughtful conversation on key housing issues affecting our region.

Bringing our members together with policymakers and community leaders is one of the ways WMFHA continues to create value for the multifamily housing industry.

Thank you to our hosts, Thrive Communities & Lightcurve Internet

Registration for July’s Tapas & Topics was sent out today. Did you get your name on the guest list? If not, now’s the time to make sure you’re connected and ready for the next conversation.

Did you know? Pride Month is observed each June in honor of the Stonewall Riots of June 28, 1969, a major turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The first Pride marches were held the following year in cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Over time, what began as a single day of remembrance and activism evolved into a month-long celebration of pride, visibility, and community. Wishing everyone a Happy Pride Month!

WMFHA PAC is proud to support Senator Nikki Torres for Washington State Senate! Government Affairs Director Jake Mayson recently met with her in the Tri-Cities to share our support for her campaign. Senator Torres has been a strong ally for the multifamily industry, and we appreciate her leadership and commitment to balanced policies that help our industry grow.

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave people who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we are grateful for the freedom they fought to protect. Today, we remember and honor them.

🌟 Sponsorships for The Emerald Awards are officially open! 🌟

Join us on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue for an elegant black-tie celebration honoring excellence and leadership across our industry.

Sponsoring The Emerald Awards is a great opportunity to showcase your organization while supporting one of our signature events of the year.

Please note: Supplier members must be a nominee or sponsor to attend. Individual tickets will not be sold to suppliers without a sponsorship.

We look forward to celebrating with you! ✨

Dashing for desserts, raising the paddle and giving back - a great time was had by all who attended! We cannot wait to do this again.

Our commitment to the multifamily industry goes beyond the buildings we service.

The Fikes team joined local industry leaders at the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association Spring Giving Gala to support Akin. We were proud to step up as an Event Sponsor and contribute auction items for a night that ultimately raised over $84,000 for families in our community.

We spend every day working alongside property managers to solve complex facility problems. It is a privilege to stand beside those same leaders to support the local organizations that matter most to them. Thank you to everyone who organized, donated, and made the night a success.

First group of photos from an WMFHAbulous fundraising event for Akin! Thanks to all the members who showed up and gave to a worthy cause! Already thinking about next year.