HB 1817 – Housing gap voucher pilot
Establishing a housing gap voucher pilot program.
Sponsors: Rule, Connors, Robertson, Chapman, Klicker, Morgan, Walen, Barkis
Status: DEAD
Summary
- Creates rental assistance vouchers through housing authorities for residents to bridge the gap between their income and their rent.
- Makes available rental assistance for seniors, low-income families, and members of marginalized communities living in manufactured housing or rental housing in Washington.
- Vouchers are targeted to 80% AMI and below, adjusted by family size and area.
- Voucher is good for up to 12 months and allows residents in need to reapply.
- Voucher amounts is enough to bridge the gap but not paying all of the monthly rent.
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