Mercy Aviva Crossing

About Mercy Aviva Crossing

• Property Type: Affordable, Family
• Units: 129

Aviva Crossing: A Community Partnership

Mercy Aviva Crossing will feature 129 new 1, 2 and 3 bedroom affordable, energy-efficient homes- Every household will benefit from Housing Choice Vouchers provided by Tacoma Housing Authority, ensuring families pay no more than 30% of their income in rent.

Key partnerships strengthen this community: Tacoma Public Schools will connect families experiencing homelessness to stable housing and educational support.  Designed with families in mind, Aviva Crossing will offer green space, retail, and easy access to transit, as well as a community room and offices to support homework clubs, health clinics, financial literacy, and other resident services provided by Mercy Housing.

A key example of these partnerships is the collaboration between THA and Tacoma Public Schools (TPS), which established a local waitlist preference for families of TPS students experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This initiative expands access to housing for the most vulnerable families and helps ensure that children can stay connected to their schools and community.

Located at James Center North—across from Tacoma Community College and the Pierce Transit Center—the Aviva Crossing site is walkable to essential services, parks, and schools. With the future final stop of the Tacoma Link Light Rail nearby, Aviva Crossing will provide not only affordable housing but also strong connections to education, transit, and community resources.

Aviva Crossing is scheduled to begin accepting applications in January 2026.