Washington state's homeownership program offers loans based solely on race

Washington state launched a new housing program last month that provides loans of up to $150,000 with 0% interest to prospective homeowners solely based on their race.

Launched on July 1, 2024, the Covenant Homeownership Program offers home-buying assistance to Washingtonians who were subject to discrimination before 1968, when the Fair Housing Act was passed.

To be eligible for the program, a person’s household income must be below 100% of the area median income (AMI) of the county...