Since the start of the year, five new affordable housing developments and one shelter have opened or begun construction. Vashon Island and three cities - Bellevue, Federal Way, and Seattle - all celebrated the start or opening of 841 new affordable homes, and the reopening of 25 shelter beds for adults in King County. Seniors, … Continue reading So far in 2025: Five affordable housing openings and groundbreakings
The 2025 Bus Ticket Program Rolling Request for Proposals opens today; current awardees eligible for additional awards!
The 2025 Human Services Bus Ticket Program (HSBTP) rolling request for proposals opens today, Monday, March 17 through Tuesday, September 2 at 5:00 pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested organizations must apply every year to be considered for this award. After completion of the contracting process, awardees will have access to … Continue reading The 2025 Bus Ticket Program Rolling Request for Proposals opens today; current awardees eligible for additional awards!
Apply to serve on the new King County Equitable Development Initiative Interim Advisory Board
King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is recruiting up to 11 members for the King County Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) Interim Advisory Board. The EDI Interim Advisory Board will provide strategic direction and guidance for the new King County EDI including advising on program priorities, promoting accountability to the King County EDI … Continue reading Apply to serve on the new King County Equitable Development Initiative Interim Advisory Board
Submit a proposal for the Health Through Housing Initiative Evaluation Request for Proposals – deadline is March 25
The Health Through Housing Initiative Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! This RFP closes on Tuesday, March 25th at 2PM Pacific Time Click here to view the full RFP details and submit a proposal. Type ‘RFP-Evaluation Services for Health Through Housing Initiative’ in the search box. If you are not already registered as … Continue reading Submit a proposal for the Health Through Housing Initiative Evaluation Request for Proposals – deadline is March 25
Congratulations to our 2025 Bus Ticket Program Awardees!
This year, King County awarded all applicants for the 2025 Human Services Bus Ticket Program (HSBTP). Managed by the Housing and Stability division in the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) and in partnership with King County Metro, HSBTP provided full funding for all 107 requests received, totaling over $3.4 million. Food banks, transitional … Continue reading Congratulations to our 2025 Bus Ticket Program Awardees!
$26 million in affordable housing investments awarded, creating 939 homes across the region
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced $26 million in funding for nine affordable housing developments that will generate 848 new homes, 66 renovated rental units, and 25 new home ownership units across King County over the next five years. The investments prioritize affordable housing for people with the lowest incomes, people experiencing or at risk … Continue reading $26 million in affordable housing investments awarded, creating 939 homes across the region