Working to Solve the Housing Crisis for
Lopez Island Residents
Coming soon! Village North: 14 affordable rental units.
Our Why
The Truth of Housing on Lopez Island
Behind the beautiful landscapes and the wonderful community of people, Lopez is struggling with a housing crisis. 2020 Census data and local surveys show:
450+ Lopez households earn less than 60% of AMI, making it difficult to afford the average rent on Lopez. This includes 227 senior households, many of whom are homeowners but are finding it difficult to maintain their homes.
About 40% (137) of all Lopez renter households are spending more than a third of their monthly income on housing costs, which often means that they don’t have enough money for other basic needs such as food, childcare, transportation, and health care. This is referred to as “housing cost-burdened.” For a more detailed analysis of the data, you can read the full report here.
450+ Lopez households earn less than 60% of AMI, making it difficult to afford the average rent on Lopez. This includes 227 senior households, many of whom are homeowners but are finding it difficult to maintain their homes.
About 40% (137) of all Lopez renter households are spending more than a third of their monthly income on housing costs, which often means that they don’t have enough money for other basic needs such as food, childcare, transportation, and health care. This is referred to as “housing cost-burdened.” For a more detailed analysis of the data, you can read the full report here.
About Housing Lopez
Housing Lopez is a non-profit organization dedicated to solving the rental housing crisis on Lopez Island by developing dedicated, affordable, sustainable rental housing communities.
We believe everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home.
Through a dedication to equity, caring support, and sustainability, we seek to strengthen our community through stable affordable rental housing.
- Board formed in 2018
- Successfully completed our first project, six 2-bedroom homes known as FishBay Cottages, in 2021
- FishBay Cottages were built and occubied in just ten months, on time and on budget
A Healthy Community
Begins at Home.
The lack of stable, affordable rental housing threatens the stability of our community. With your help, Housing Lopez seeks to address this concern and ensure the availability of safe, affordable rental housing so that hard-working Lopezians and the island community as a whole can thrive.
Our Board Members
Meet the faces behind the movement.
Melora Hiller
Co-Chair, Member of the Executive and Fundraising & Communications (Chair) Committees
John Taylor
Co-Chair, Member of Executive, Investment (Co-Chair), Finance, and Project Development Committees
Linda Floodeen
Assistant Treasurer, Member of the Executive, Finance, and Investment (Chair) Committees
Lopez Needs Your Support
More than one-third of our budget must come from private donations. Your contribution directly supports the success of our organization. We can’t do this without you!
