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NOFA: Non-Congregate Alternatives to Shelter
Notice of Funding Availability Non-Congregate NOFA 11.23.21Download The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (RHA) is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Non-Congregate Alternatives to Shelter. Guided by RHA’s Theory of Change, the Non-Congregate Alternatives to Shelter…
FAQ: Point In Time Count
The federal Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requires a Point In Time ("PIT") Count of people living unsheltered to be conducted every two years in order to receive federal funding. But, the PIT is widely understood to be…
Emergency Housing Voucher Process
How does the application process for Emergency Housing Vouchers work? Check out this infographic, and click here for the FAQ. PDF: Emergency Housing Vouchers Process Download
Lived Experience Coalition on Tiny House Villages
The Regional Homelessness Authority is committed to elevating the voices of those with lived experience of homelessness, and is expressly directed in our founding legislation to “be accountable in its decision-making processes and strategic planning to its Customers experiences and…
School Supports for Students, Youth & Families with Children Living Homeless
Graphic courtesy of Building Changes, click here for more. School is starting up this month, and at least 40,000 students -- disproportionately students of color -- are still living homeless in Washington state. Unsurprisingly, the stress and uncertainty related to…
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Emergency Housing Voucher FAQ
The American Rescue Plan has allocated 1,314 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) to King County, distributed to three Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) - King County Housing Authority (KCHA), Seattle Housing Authority (SHA), and Renton Housing Authority (Renton HA). EHVs are similar…
Mask Up: Statewide Mask Mandate
A statewide mask mandate is in effect as of Monday, August 23. The Department of Health order requires face masks for everyone over 5 years of age in most indoor settings regardless of vaccination status. Masks are required for all…
Cooling Centers (Aug 11-14 heatwave)
King County, Seattle, and several cities across the county have opened and identified places that are welcoming people to come cool down during this Extreme Heat Warning, where temperatures are expected to be over 100 degrees. Anyone visiting a cooling…
In the News
In case you missed it, here's some media coverage that you might find interesting: Pandemic has made homelessness more visible in many American cities, by Aryn Braun, The Economist, August 2, 2021 It is a rare moment when the resources,…
COVID-19 Guidance for Homeless Service Sites
Public Health of Seattle-King County recently sent a letter to homeless service providers reiterating safety and health guidance. In short, masking is required regardless of vaccination status; those who are vaccinated do not need to isolate or quarantine after close…