HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2021-02-22 Item 3 - Presentation - King County Health Through Housing ProgramKING COUNTY
HEALTHTHROUGH HOUSING
INITIATIVE
Presentation to the Tukwila City Council
February 22, 2021
Leo Flor, Director, King County Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS)
Kelly Rider, Government Relations Manager, King County DCHS
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HEALTH THROUGH HOUSING INITIATIVE OVERVIEW
SUMMARY
•0.1% Countywide Sales Tax (in Unincorporated King County and All Cities but 8)
•Estimated to generate approximately $50 million/year in 2021
•Adopted by King County Council in October 2020
GOAL
House 1,600 King County residents experiencing, or at risk of, chronic homelessness—
whilereducing racial-ethnic disproportionality—by:
1.acquiring single-room settings like hotels while economic conditions are favorable,
2.putting buildings into immediate service as emergency and affordable housing,
3.funding sustainable and long-term operating and supportive services within
housing,
4.converting into permanent supportive housing over time while continuing to
develop additional affordable housing.
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WHY
THIS
APPROACH?
Housing is Effective: Housing is a
foundation for health and
supported housing is a proven
solution for homelessness.
Single Room Housing is Healthier:
Congregate shelters are not a long-
term solution.
Stewardship: A temporary
opportunity to make an
immediate & lasting difference
while making resources go further.
It Will Take Us All: We will have a
Bigger Impact Faster if We Work
Together.
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HEALTH THROUGH HOUSING INITIATIVE
LEGISLATIVE TIMELINE
Mar 2020
State Legislature passed
HB 1590, authorizing a
local, councilmanic 0.1%
sales tax
Oct 2020
King County Council
passed Ordinance 19179
Nov 2020
County Council adopted
Budget Ordinance 19210,
appropriating 2021-22
revenues and $340M in
bonding for capital costs
Feb 2020
King County Council
adopted Ordinance
19236, establishing a
Framework for
Implementation Planning
Feb-Apr 2020
State Legislature
considering HB 1070, to
authorize acquisition
Aug 2021
Implementation Plan due
to County Council on
August 30, 2021
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WHOWILL BE SERVED?
Households at or below 30% Area Median Income (~$30,000/family of 4) who meet one of the following definitions
1.Households experiencing chronic homelessness:
•Includes an adult with a disability AND
•Either currently experiencing homelessness for at least 12 consecutive months or has experienced homelessness for a cumulative 12 months within the previous 3 years
2.Households at risk of experiencing chronic homelessness:
•Includes an adult with a disability; AND
•Either currently experiencing homelessness for 10-12 months in the previous 3 years or has experienced homelessness for a cumulative total of 12 months within the last 5 years; AND
•Represents a population disproportionately impacted by homelessness
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BUILDING CRITERIA
•Existing buildings, with 75-150 units
•Units with private bedroom and bathroom
•Priority for recent construction, 1990 and later
•Internal stairways
•Zoned for HTH use
•Supports ADA access, including elevators
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WHAT WILL HTF FUND?
1. Site Acquisition
2. Building Operations
3. On-site 24/7 Staffing
4. Case Management Services
5. Site Rehab/Construction as needed to fully convert to Permanent
Supportive Housing
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POTENTIAL NEXT STEPS FOR A TUKWILA PARTNERSHIP
Green light search
for HTH property
within Tukwila
Identify primary
contact for staff
partnership
If site is identified,
approve County’s
acquisition
Partner on
community
conversations
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QUESTIONS?
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CONTACT INFO
Kelly Rider
Government Relations Manager
King County Department of Community & Human Services
206.263.5780
krider@kingcounty.gov
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