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Homelessness Crisis

King County Regional Homelessness Authority is here to create change now and for the future.

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HUD FY 2026 NOFO Updates

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reopened the FY 2026 NOFO after a favorable appeals court ruling. KCRHA is completing the work necessary to submit a competitive application by the updated deadline. Click here for more details.

KCRHA Reset Underway

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced a plan to stabilize, right size, and reset the KCRHA. City-and County-funded homelessness service contracts are transitioning back to the City and County. This is a major operational change. The immediate priority is continuity. KCRHA’s role is evolving and becoming more focused, but the need for a regional homelessness response has not changed.

Recent News & Updates

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KCRHA Transition Update: Building the Next Phase of the Regional Homelessness Response

Over the past several weeks, the transition of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) has moved from planning into implementation.  In July,…Read More

Ombuds: The feedback loop that improves the homelessness response system

Every day, the Homelessness Response System (HRS) in King County serves thousands of community members. The goal of the HRS is not only to…Read More

World Cup in Review

From June 15 – July 6, Seattle hosted six World Cup matches and was named by several outlets the number one 2026 FIFA host…Read More