The Walla Walla Housing Authority stands against racism and is committed to advancing equity and social justice in the communities we serve.
Our vision is to have a community where everyone is housed.
GOVERNING BODY
The Housing Authority of the City of Walla Walla was established in 1972 by City resolution. The Mayor appoints a five-member Board of Commissioners who serve a staggered five-year term. The Board of Commissioners appoint a Housing Choice Voucher participant to serve a three-year term. The Board of Commissioners establishes the missions, goals, and policies of the WWHA as a whole.
The Board of Commissioners are:
Chair, Emily Tillotson
Vice-Chair, Frank Alvarez
Commissioner, Doug Bayne
Commissioner, Eric Schmid
Commissioner, Jill Zagelow
Participant Commissioner, Lorna Smith
Elizabeth Chamberlain, City Manager, Ex-Officio
We are an independent, public corporation that administers federally, state, and privately funded housing assistance programs, comprised of physical rental units and rental assistance programs. We also manage owned market-rate housing.
WHO WE SERVE
Throughout Walla Walla and Columbia Counties, we are serving more than 1,740 households. We serve families with children, families with special needs (disabilities), elderly households aged 55+, individuals, households coming from homelessness, and veterans.