Plymouth Housing

Name

Plymouth Housing

Legal name

Plymouth Housing

Website

https://plymouthhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Permanent Supportive Housing

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Permanent supportive housing
• Affordable housing services
• Homeless services
• Low income housing
• Supportive housing nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary funding from federal, state, and local government sources including HUD, Washington State Department of Commerce, King County, and City of Seattle Office of Housing for housing development and operations.
2. Individual Donations: Charitable contributions from individuals through one-time gifts, monthly giving programs, and major donor cultivation.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Events: Annual signature events including Seattle Dances! and Key to Hope Luncheon, plus corporate sponsorships and workplace giving programs.
4. Resident Rent Payments: Subsidized rent collection where residents pay 30% of their income toward rent. Plymouth covers minimum rent for residents with no income for 12 months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Plymouth Housing operates 18 permanent supportive housing apartment buildings throughout King County, Washington, providing stable housing with no time limits to approximately 1,500 formerly homeless adults. The organization follows a Housing First philosophy, delivering wraparound services including case management, healthcare coordination, behavioral health support, employment counseling, and 24/7 on-site staffing integrated with housing.

Product overview

Plymouth Housing operates a portfolio of 18 permanent supportive housing apartment buildings throughout King County, providing homes to approximately 1,500 formerly homeless adults. The organization follows a Housing First philosophy, providing stable housing without preconditions. Each building includes 24-hour staffing, case management, and connections to healthcare services. Key service offerings include the Plymouth Supply Center where residents shop free for essential goods, coordinated entry placement through King County's centralized system, and healthcare partnerships with providers including Harborview Medical Center, Swedish Health Services, Neighborcare Health, and Vituity. The organization funds its operations through major annual events including Seattle Dances!, the Key to Hope Luncheon, and the Ambassador Board's Into the Enchanted Forest fundraiser, which collectively raise over $1 million annually.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Permanent Supportive Housing Long-term apartment housing with no time limits for adults who have experienced homelessness, integrated with wraparound services including case management, healthcare coordination, and 24/7 staffing.
• Housing First Evidence-based approach that provides permanent housing to people without preconditions such as sobriety, treatment compliance, or participation in services.
• Case Management Services All Plymouth residents are assigned a case manager who assists with accessing medical care, substance use treatment, employment support, and other resources needed to stabilize after homelessness.
• 24-Hour Front Desk Support All Plymouth buildings operate 24-hour front desks staffed to provide ongoing resident support and maintain a safe, monitored environment for the surrounding neighborhood.
• Plymouth Supply Center An on-site supply center where Plymouth residents shop free of charge for household essentials, personal care items, bedding, and kitchen goods. More than 100 residents shop each month.
• Coordinated Entry Participation Plymouth's participation in King County's centralized housing placement system that connects individuals experiencing homelessness to available supportive housing through a standardized assessment process.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,200+ people currently housed through permanent supportive housing and rental assistance programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PorchLightcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Partner operator of men's shelter on Plymouth Crossing campus in Bellevue.
• Inland GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Partner operator of low-income family housing on Plymouth Crossing campus.
• VituitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023On-site healthcare partner at Plymouth Crossing providing medical services to residents.
• Harborview Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site medical office staffed by Harborview Medical Center at Plymouth on First Hill, providing residents with immediate access to healthcare services.
• Swedish Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site healthcare services including behavioral health care through partnership at Blake House property.
• Veterans AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnerships for housing and services for homeless veterans, with coordination on HUD-VASH vouchers.
• Bellwether HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for Blake House - Seattle's first affordable high rise in over 50 years, with 112 Plymouth units and 250 Bellwether units.
• St. Francis HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to redevelop the site of St. Francis House building, bringing approximately 100 new supportive apartments to First Hill.
• Evergreen Treatment Services (REACH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for substance use treatment and support services for residents.
• Chief Seattle ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to identify Native American residents for housing and provide culturally specific services.
• Neighborcare HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site nursing office staffed by Neighborcare Health at Langdon & Anne Simons Senior Apartments.
• Path With ArtmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ground-floor arts space at Kristin Benson Place, providing artistic expression opportunities for residents.
• King County Public HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral and service coordination for residents with health needs.
• Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService and referral partner for mental health and homeless services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable and supportive housing provider operating across multiple U.S. states with a much larger portfolio and broader service mix. Comparable operating model at scale, illustrating Plymouth's potential trajectory as it expands but also a benchmark of a national incumbent competing for the same federal capital sources.

Direct peers

• Chief Seattle Club: Seattle-based Native-led nonprofit providing housing, health, and cultural services for Native individuals experiencing homelessness. Direct peer in PSH with on-site services, and a documented referral and culturally specific services partner of Plymouth.
• Compass Housing Alliance: Seattle/Puget Sound nonprofit providing supportive housing, shelter, and homelessness services across the region. Operates PSH buildings with case management and behavioral health integration analogous to Plymouth's model, serving overlapping populations.
• Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC): Seattle-based nonprofit operating permanent supportive housing and behavioral health services for adults experiencing homelessness. DESC is Plymouth's most direct local peer, serving overlapping populations in King County with a similar Housing First, 24/7-staffed building model, and is a documented referral partner.
• YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish: Regional YWCA operating permanent supportive housing and DV/sexual violence services in King County. Direct peer in subsidized supportive housing operations with case management, serving overlapping low-income and homelessness populations.
• Bellwether Housing: Seattle's largest nonprofit affordable housing provider, operating multifamily affordable apartments across King County. Direct peer in low-income multifamily operations and an actual joint development partner with Plymouth on Blake House (Seattle's first affordable high-rise in 50+ years).
• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington / Catholic Housing Services: Western Washington nonprofit that operates permanent supportive housing and affordable housing for low-income and homeless populations, including seniors and people with disabilities. Direct peer in PSH operations and a likely competitor for HUD and state/county capital funding in the same geography.

Regional players

• Imagine Housing: Eastside-focused (Bellevue/Redmond/Kirkland) nonprofit affordable housing provider. Strongly comparable to Plymouth's recent Eastside expansion (Plymouth Crossing, Sheila Stanton Place, Downtown Redmond) and a likely competitor for the same suburban jurisdictional funding and sites.

Others

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit CDFI and affordable housing developer/funder. Not a direct competitor but a key capital and grants partner to Plymouth (MetLife Award funder, LIHTC and predevelopment capital provider) that shapes the funding ecosystem in which Plymouth operates.
• King County Housing Authority: Public housing authority administering federal housing assistance, project-based vouchers, and PSH contracts in King County. Functions as both a referral source and contract partner for Plymouth while competing for some of the same public funding pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@plymouthhousing
• Facebookfacebook.com/PlymouthHousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plymouth-housing

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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