County seeks Housing Advisory Committee member

San Juan County needs a citizen volunteer for an important government committee.

If you are a San Juan Island resident who is passionate and knowledgeable about affordable housing in San Juan County, the County could use your help as a new member for its Housing Advisory Committee.

The Committee is the main advisory body to the County Council on affordable housing issues. It oversees several County programs that impact affordable housing, including the Home Fund, the Equity Loan Program — which provides down payment loans for low-income first-time home buyers — document recording fees, and rental subsidies for seniors with extremely low incomes. The HAC also advises the County Council on policy issues concerning housing for low- and moderate-income citizens in our community.

HAC members are expected to participate in monthly public meetings — in-person or by conference call. HAC members are volunteers that are appointed by the County Council. Currently there is a vacancy for one member from San Juan Island. The member who fills this seat may reside in either Friday Harbor or the unincorporated area of the island.

Learn more about applying for the open position on the County website.

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