HB 1817 - Establishing a housing gap voucher pilot program.
Date postedFebruary 11, 2023
Establishing a housing gap voucher pilot program.
Bill Information
Sponsors: Rule, Connors, Robertson, Chapman, Klicker, Morgan, Walen, Barkis
Companion: SB 5741
Status: (H) Housing
What the bill does:
- 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 amount is enough to bridge the gap but not paying all of the monthly rent.