An innovative homeownership development—Willowcrest Townhomes, the 12-unit project developed by Homestead Community Land Trust, received the prestigious Smart Communities Award from Governor Inslee last week at a Renton City Council meeting. The Smart Communities Awards program recognizes local governments and their partners each year for work implementing the state's Growth Management Act. Willowcrest Townhomes is an example of creativity, innovation, and foresight coming together to form affordable homeownership … Continue reading Governor Inslee Recognizes Willowcrest Townhomes in Renton
New Analysis of Integrated Data Provides a Clearer Representation of People Experiencing Homelessness
DCHS Data Insights SeriesKing County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is committed to leveraging data to inform program and investment decisions that meet our mission of providing equitable opportunities for King County’s residents to be happy, healthy, and connected to community. Over the past five years, DCHS, in collaboration with other King County agency partners, has made significant investments in modernizing our data systems, collecting more … Continue reading New Analysis of Integrated Data Provides a Clearer Representation of People Experiencing Homelessness
Over $82 million rent assistance paid to date to keep individuals and families safely housed
Another $9.4 million went out the doors of the Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) last week, bringing the new total to $82.7 million so far in 2021. This is in addition to more than $37 million paid to support households throughout King County in 2020. Community providers and county staff continue to work … Continue reading Over $82 million rent assistance paid to date to keep individuals and families safely housed
Record week supports 840 households and distributes over $10 million in rent payments as community partners and EPRAP staff serve homes and families countywide
By Leo Flor Director, King County Department of Community & Human Services Leo Flor Director, Department of Community & Human Services The Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) continues to accelerate rent payments for individuals and families through King County, thanks to extraordinary efforts by community partners and county staff. Their work, in collaboration … Continue reading Record week supports 840 households and distributes over $10 million in rent payments as community partners and EPRAP staff serve homes and families countywide
Use of Self-attestations will be the key to faster EPRAP payments
The Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) has now paid $49.8 million in rent assistance since January 2021, including last week’s $3.4 million in assistance. 2021 totals so far are in addition to more than $37 million paid in 2020. Payments in 2021 have been made to landlords in the form of both advances … Continue reading Use of Self-attestations will be the key to faster EPRAP payments
EPRAP staff and community teams making the difference as weekly funding to support local households continues to increase
King County’s Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) continues to build momentum as new County staff action teams join EPRAP community-based providers in working one-on-one with local households and landlords to accelerate rent payments to support COVID-impacted individuals and families across King County. EPRAP also increased advance payments to large landlords and property owners last week while staff continue to work with them to complete the process … Continue reading EPRAP staff and community teams making the difference as weekly funding to support local households continues to increase