Homeless Student Stability Program

Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington

The Legislature established the Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP) in 2016 with passage of the Homeless Student Stability and Opportunity Gap Act, which amended state laws related to improving educational outcomes for homeless students through increased identification services, in-school supports and housing stability. The HSSP grant provides housing support services to students and their families experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied students experiencing homelessness.

Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Household must have one student (up to 21) enrolled in partnering school/school district

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements

Required Documents

Required for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability. Self-attestation permitted for zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability.

Total Funding
$9,000,000
Funding Source
General revenue; Special one-time non-federal funding
Funding Year
FY 2023-2025
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method

Program offers a duration-based maximum amount of assistance (e.g., covers rent for up to 3 months)

Data Collected by Program
Race; Ethnicity
Website
https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/homeless-student-stability-program/