Are you homeless or about to become homeless? A Local Coordinated Entry program can help you think about next steps.
Consolidated Homeless Grant
The Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) provides resources to fund homeless crisis response systems to support communities in ending homelessness. Grants are made to local governments and nonprofits. Homeless crisis response systems respond to the immediacy and urgency of homelessness and ensure that everyone has a safe and appropriate place to live.
The State Homeless Strategic Plan and Annual Report of the Homeless Grant Programs are located here.
- CHG Guidelines (PDF)
- Coordinated Entry Guidelines (PDF)
- SDG Guidelines (PDF)
- Fair Housing Act/Non-Discrimination Memo (PDF)
- HEN Referral List Notice (PDF)
- Landlord/Tenant Law: Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)
- Temporary Changes and Suspensions for CE, Performance, and CHG due to COVID-19 (PDF)
- Landlord Tenant Law Changes New in 2021
- Certification of Payment Obligation/Eviction From Family and Friends in Spanish (Word)
- Landlord Habitability Certification in Spanish (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 (PDF)
- DSHS Client Consent Form for BVS and eJAS in other languages (Word and PDF options)
- Housing Habitability Standards (Word)
- HUD Housing Quality Standards (PDF)
- Income Eligibility Worksheet (Excel)
- Landlord Habitability Certification (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)
- ABD Caseloads (PDF)
- HEN Caseloads (PDF)
- TANF Caseloads (PDF)
- 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)
- BVS Screenshots (PDF)
Click here to access documents for current funding opportunities.
Program Links
- Landlord Fund Programs
- 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
- Homeless Services Grantee Training
Partners
CHG Grant Manager Contacts
Grant managers assist contracted local governments and nonprofits that receive resources from Commerce. If you need direct assistance with homelessness, please use the link in the red bar at the top of the page to connect to local resources.
Sara Ihmoda
Chelan/Douglas, Clallam, Ferry/Lincoln/Stevens, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Pend Oreille, Skagit
Email: sara.ihmoda@commerce.wa.gov
Megan Kendig
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, San Juan, Thurston, Whatcom, Whitman
Email: megan.kendig@commerce.wa.gov
Esme Zavala-Montalvo:
Asotin, Clark, Columbia-Garfield, King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane County, Walla Walla
Email: esmeralda.zavala-montalvo@commerce.wa.gov
Candace Jenkins:
Benton/Franklin, Cowlitz, Grant/Adams, Kittitas, Klickitat/Skamania, Okanogan, Wahkiakum, Yakima
Email: candace.jenkins@commerce.wa.gov