On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan of 2021. Part of that plan includes funding for Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs). The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making approximately 1,300 of these vouchers available to KCHA, Seattle Housing Authority, and Renton Housing Authority.

EHVs are specifically to help those people who are:

- Homeless,
- At risk of homelessness,
- Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or
- Were recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability.

If any of these apply to you, you may be eligible for an EHV. Disclaimer: Due to high demand not everyone who is eligible for an Emergency Housing Voucher may receive one. 

King County’s Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) is in charge of determining eligibility for EHVs. To determine your eligibility for an EHV, schedule an appointment at one of CEA’s Regional Access Points in King County.

NOTE: This does not affect the 2020 HCV Waiting List. If you do not qualify for an EHV and you are on the 2020 HCV Waiting List, you will NOT lose your place in line.

If you have any questions about Emergency Housing Vouchers, please contact one of the regional access points. Additional information about CEA can be found at www.kingcounty.gov/cea.

Starting July 19, some offices will be open to the public for limited hours by appointment only. Please call ahead if you’d like to schedule a time to meet.

In partnership with King County and the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, KCHA has launched a new program aimed to house more homeless veterans in King County.

The "Collaborative Case Management" pilot program is the first of its kind in the nation, utilizing federal housing vouchers and local support services to find stable homes for more than 140 veterans.

The Tenant Pool is now open for individuals or households needing rental assistance.

Apply today! If you need language assistance, please contact: 206-477-1331.

King County's rental assistance program supports households economically impacted by the coronavirus due to illness, loss of income or unemployment who have been unable to meet rent obligations. The program seeks to help those who are at risk or may become at risk for eviction. Appy or check the status of your application here.

The Federal Communications Commssion will provide some low-income households with assistance of up to $50 a month to help cover internet bills. The $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit is open to households that participate in existing low-income or pandemic relief programs offered by high-speed internet providers, as well as to subscribers to the FCC's Lifeline program, including people receiving Medicaid, SNAP, or SSI benefits, and those who have lost jobs during the pandemic.

Stephen J. Norman, Executive Director, KCHA, the REDI Team and  AAPI KCHA  Family, have issued a public statement denouncing acts of hate against Asians and Asian Americans.

KCHA's updated voucher payment standards take effect on January 1, 2021.

Stephen J. Norman, Executive Director, KCHA, has issued a public statement addressing the long-standing impacts of systemic racial discrimination, and the need to dismantle racism and eliminate inherent white advantage wherever it exists.

To protect the health and safety of our staff, clients, and community partners, and to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, all KCHA offices are closed to walk-ins until further notice. Our staff will continue to be available by telephone and email during this time.