Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington

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.

Assistance Distributed By
City or county administrator; Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Funding Source
Tax expenditure
Funding Year
2021-2023
Program Status
Active
Total Funding
$39,000,000
Website
https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/consolidated-homeless-grant/
Amount Provided
$1,903 average per month
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
80% AMI or less
Duration
No predetermined time limit
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
8/10/23 11:54
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Required Documents

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

Coordinates Eligibility With

Does not coordinate with other systems

Amount Calculation Method

Other calculation method

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria