Are you homeless or about to become homeless? Click here to connect to a local human services program.
The Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) program utilizes state funds to support communities in creating and maintaining an integrated system of housing assistance. This program provides resources to assist currently homeless people in obtaining and maintaining housing.
- 2019-2021 CHG Guidelines, January 2019 (PDF)
- Coordinated Entry Guidelines, March 2019 (PDF)
- 2019-2021 SDG Guidelines, January 2019 (PDF)
- Fair Housing Act/Non-Discrimination Memo (PDF)
- HEN Referral List Notice, July 2018 (PDF)
- Landlord/Tenant Law: Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)
- Sample Landlord/Tenant Handout (Word)
- HMIS Informed Consent Forms and More
- Certification of Payment Obligation/Eviction From Family and Friends (Word)
- Client File Checklist (Word)
- DSHS Client Consent Form for BVS and eJAS (Word)
- DSHS Client Consent Form for BVS and eJAS (Spanish) (Word)
- For Profit Certification Form (Word)
- Housing Habitability Standards (Word)
- HUD Housing Quality Standards (PDF)
- Income Eligibility Worksheet (Excel)
- Landlord Habitability Certification (Word)
- Sample Housing Barrier Assessment/Stability Plan Form (Word)
- Targeted Prevention Screening Tool (Word)
- Utility Only Assistance (Word)
- Verification of HH Eligibility/Income Recertification (Word)
- Self Declaration Form (Word)
- Third Party Verification Form (Excel)
- Monthly ABD Homeless Caseloads (web)
- Monthly HEN Caseloads (web)
- Monthly TANF Homeless Caseloads (web)
- Source of Income Discrimination Infographic (PDF)
- Hen Infographic for SFY 2018 (PDF)
- OHY Young Adult Shelter and Housing Programs (web)
- Washington’s 100 Day Challenge to End Family Homelessness (PDF)
- “Top 10 Fears On Housing First” by All Home King County (PDF)
- NAEH Coordinated Assessment Toolkit (web)
- US Interagency Council on Homelessness/HUD (web)
- Homelessness Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Click here to access documents for current funding opportunities.
Program Links
Consolidated Homeless Grant
Annual Point in Time Count
Continuum of Care
Emergency Solutions Grant
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
HUD Section 811 Rental Assistance
Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP)
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Homeless System Performance
Office of Homeless Youth
Homeless Councils
Partners
CHG Grant Manager Contacts
Megan Kendig: Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Okanogan, Pacific, Wahkiakum counties
megan.kendig@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-2920
Julie Montgomery: King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Yakima counties
julie.montgomery@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-2963
Jessica Simon: Benton, Clallam, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Kittitas counties
jessica.simon@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-2955
Kathryn Dodge: Adams, Ferry, Grant, Kitsap, Klickitat, Lincoln, Mason, Pend Oreille, Skamania, Stevens, Thurston counties
kathryn.dodge@commerce.wa.gov
360-725-5072