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Section 8 Waiting List to Open This
opportunity allows eligible applicants to qualify for a federal rental
subsidy through the Housing Choice Voucher program, which can be used in the
private market. Also known as Section 8, this program is the primary
means of housing assistance for low- and very-low-income people provided by
King County Housing Authority. Currently, KCHA’s Section 8 Program
provides rental assistance to more than 25,000 residents in King County. The
waiting list was last opened for two weeks in 2007, when the Authority
received nearly 11,000 applications to the program. Because that list is
nearly exhausted, KCHA is looking to create a more current list of
applicants. As
the number of Section 8 vouchers is limited, King County Housing Authority
will place no more than 2,500 names on its waiting list. Successful applicants
will be selected through a random drawing that will be held after June 7.
Applicants not placed on the list will be notified by the Authority following
the random drawing. Applicants must qualify for a housing preference
to be eligible. These preferences are:
For
information about the application process, please call the King County
Housing Authority Section 8 Office at (206) 214-1300. Applications
will become available on May 25 and can be submitted any time during the
two-week period. There is absolutely no advantage to submitting an
application on the first day. For those with computer access, the
application form will be available to submit or print online at www.kcha.org. Application forms for
those without computer access can be picked up at any of 11 locations listed
at the conclusion of the news release. All completed applications not submitted online
must be returned by mail only and postmarked by June 7 to the following
address: King County Housing Authority Applicants
who receive a voucher are required to live in King County for their first
year on the program. The
Section 8 Program pays rental housing subsidies – provided by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and managed by KCHA – to
private landlords on behalf of low-income households. The subsidy
allows program participants to find housing in the private rental
market. Generally, HUD pays the difference between the rent charged by
a housing owner and the assisted household’s rental contribution,
usually 30 to 40 percent of the household’s income. KCHA administers a range of quality affordable rental and
homeownership programs in the Puget Sound region. The Authority serves
more than 17,000 households on a daily basis. Applications
for placement on the King County Housing Authority Section 8 Rental
Assistance Waiting List will be available at the following locations: KCHA Section 8 Office - 15455 65th Ave. South, Tukwila Community Resource Exchange a Success The final
numbers from the day are in from United Way of King County: In all, over 400
volunteers from companies across King County stepped up to help make a
difference in the lives of so many who struggle each day just to survive.
Here are some key results from the day:
Crisis Clinic Community Trainings: Professional Trainings for
Difficult Times Have the needs of your clients escalated? Do you need new tools to find appropriate resources to meet their multiple and complex needs? Are you unsure of what services are still available given funding reductions and changes in eligibility for many programs? When working with clients on the phone, do you ever feel that you have “lost control of the call”, have a difficult time with a challenging caller, or don’t know how to end the call successfully? Are you feeling “burnt out” and worried that you are being asked to do more with less? Are you taking the stresses of the job home with you? Whether you work with people in-person or on the phone, our trainings are designed to give you the practical skills to improve your interaction and make you more successful. Join us May 11 for “Helping Clients in Crisis” Training Join us June 2 for “The Art of Referral & Dealing with
Challenging Clients” Training Join us September 15 for “The Art of Referral & Finding
Community Resources” Training ·
GriefWorks, a grief and bereavement resource in South
King County, has closed. The website, www.GriefWorks.org, will continue as
“GriefWorks Consulting Services.” In the near future it will
serve as an information and referral resource to the bereaved community and
professionals serving them. ·
Community Lunch on Capitol Hill has
started serving dinner every Thursday from 5-6pm at All Pilgrims Christian
Church – 500 Broadway E. The lunch program is at Central Lutheran
Church on Tuesdays and Fridays. ·
Veterans
Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System has opened a new Vet Center
serving South King County at 32020 32nd Ave S in Federal Way. Vet Centers
offers mental health intake assessments for combat veterans and any veterans
who experienced sexual trauma in the military (and their families, if
applicable) as well as readjustment counseling services. ·
DSHS
King North CSO located in Ballard will relocate May 9 at the campus of
North Seattle Community College where it will be part of a new Opportunity
Center for Employment and Education. The Community Service will have a new
phone number as well: (206) 934-7600. The King North CSO at its present
location will be closed Friday, May 6. A Mobile Community Service Office will
be available on site May 6 to assist customers. May and June Resources May Resources ·
Bike
Works ·
Washington
Women in Need ·
Senior
Farmers Market Nutrition Program June Resources ·
Washington
Council of the Blind ·
Washington
Women in Need |
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Section 8 Waiting List to Open ·
Results from the Community Resource Exchange
Local Community Services Offices (CSOs) and the statewide customer call center had implemented a pilot to assess the impact of limiting full client service hours. The pilot result was positive and will be extended through July 2011. At this point the limited service time will be reduced to one-half day each week. Currently, full service time is from 8am-2pm. From 2-5pm, office lobbies will continue to be open; however, services will be limited to applying online, asking questions, document drop off/pick-up, and administrative hearing appointments. There will be multiple lobby “navigators” available to assist clients. Phone service will be limited to the Answer Phone and after hours messaging.
May 2-June 13, 2011 Graham Hill School, 5149 S. Graham St., Seattle 98118 Sanity Circus is a free six-week series for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want more cooperative, respectful, and joyful relationships with children and youth. It is sponsored by the Graham Hill PTA and the Puget Sound Adlerian Society. Free childcare is available for children 2½ years old and older. To register, call (206) 252-7168.
The Fair Housing Partners of Washington has published a free guidebook for tenants and property managers that discusses harassment based on “protected classes” (race, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, etc.). It outlines the steps a rental owner or manager should take when a tenant complains about harassment from staff or neighbors. The guidebook also explains what constitutes retaliation under fair housing laws, and covers the protections available for tenants who experience retaliation for complaining about discrimination. For your free copy, contact the King County Office of Civil Rights at (206) 296-7592.
King County Water District #90 has approved a Low-Income and Permanent Disability Discount Program and is now is taking applications for 2011. Qualified applicants will receive a discount of 50% off of the base rate; currently $40 bimonthly. King County Water District #90 (KCWD90) is a Special Purpose District located in the Renton Highlands area of unincorporated King County. For details, click here.
People’s Harm Reduction
Alliance is now coordinating a needle exchange program for injection drug
users in North and East King County via needle deliveries. Additionally, they
provide outreach to drug users by providing harm reduction information,
information about HIV/AIDS as well as resources and assistance to get
additional services. Deliveries are made on Mondays. Call (206) 330-5777 to
schedule an exchange. Staff will meet people at an agreed upon
location. Monday nights, May 9-June 20 (except May 30) Location is confidential.
Volunteer
Services
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