At 99 percent, KCHA leads the nation in its lease-up of Emergency Housing Vouchers granted by Biden's American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
KCHA attributes its high lease-up rate to several strategies: partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide housing navigation services; close coordination among community-based organizations across King County; adequate funding to help mitigate financial leasing barriers, such as application fees and deposits, for low-income renters; and the universal forms between KCHA and Seattle Housing Authority to minimize paperwork for applicants.
KCHA also accredits its status as a Moving to Work (MTW) agency as important for its success. With this designation from HUD, KCHA is provided with flexibility in funding and program administration.