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.