The King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA) has set up a new incentive program to encourage landlords to help house homeless people in their empty apartment units.
Landlords are guaranteed to receive the full amount of rent, paid on time through the program. This will be coordinated through the Housing Command Center , a centralized emergency operations management system that’s the main goal is to connect the unhoused with housing and provide services to the homeless population of King County.“We often receive the question, ‘what can I do to help?’” Marc Dones, CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, said.
Prospective tenants will be taught rental responsibilities, apartment upkeep, and how to be a good neighbor. The HCC will also have program advocates, who will visit tenants in order to address concerns and ensure the tenant is adapting to their new home. For landlords to join the program, they will need to apply “alternative screening criteria,” which will not include credit checks, eviction history, or other obstacles that can prevent the unhoused from moving into permanent housing.
“Unsheltered homelessness is one of our most urgent challenges in the region. Bringing more people inside, reducing barriers to housing, and providing access to service supports means healthier communities for everyone,” King County Executive Dow Constantine said. “The Housing Command Center’s work to coordinate these actions and implement solutions is critical to tackling this crisis.
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