The Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) provides resources to fund homeless crisis response systems to support communities in ending homelessness. Grants are made to local governments and nonprofits. Homeless crisis response systems respond to the immediacy and urgency of homelessness and ensure that everyone has a safe and appropriate place to live.
Resources
- CHG Guidelines (PDF)
- Coordinated Entry Guidelines (PDF)
- SDG Guidelines (PDF)
- Fair Housing Act/Non-Discrimination Memo (PDF)
- HEN Referral List Notice (PDF)
- Landlord/Tenant Law: Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)
- Temporary Changes and Suspensions for CE, Performance, and CHG due to COVID-19 (PDF)
- Landlord Tenant Law Changes New in 2021
- Certification of Payment Obligation/Eviction From Family and Friends in Spanish (Word)
- Landlord Habitability Certification in Spanish (Word)
- HMIS Informed Consent Forms and More
- Certification of Payment Obligation/Eviction From Family and Friends (Word)
- Client File Checklist (Word)
- DSHS Client Consent Form for BVS and eJAS (PDF)
- DSHS Client Consent Form for BVS and eJAS in other languages (Word and PDF options)
- Housing Habitability Standards (Word)
- HUD Housing Quality Standards (PDF)
- Income Eligibility Worksheet (Excel)
- Landlord Habitability Certification (Word)
- Targeted Prevention Screening Tool (Word)
- Utility Only Assistance (Word)
- Verification of HH Eligibility/Income Recertification (Word)
- Self Declaration Form (Word)
- Third-Party Verification Form (Word)
- ABD Caseloads (PDF)
- HEN Caseloads (PDF)
- TANF Caseloads (PDF)
- Source of Income Discrimination Infographic (PDF)
- Hen Infographic for SFY 2018 (PDF)
- Services and Housing for Homeless Youth and Young Adults (Excel)
- Washington’s 100-Day Challenge to End Family Homelessness (PDF)
- “Top 10 Fears On Housing First” by All Home King County (PDF)
- NAEH Coordinated Assessment Toolkit
- US Interagency Council on Homelessness/HUD
- Homelessness Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- BVS Screenshots (PDF)
Grant managers
Grant managers assist contracted local governments and nonprofits that receive resources from Commerce.
Sara Ihmoda
Sara.Ihmoda@Commerce.wa.gov
Counties: Island, Jefferson, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom
Megan Kendig
Megan.Kendig@Commerce.wa.gov
Counties: Columbia, Garfield, Grays Harbor, King, Pacific, Walla Walla
Henry Bennett
Henry.Bennett@Commerce.wa.gov
Counties: Benton, Clallam, Franklin, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Thurston
Erica Merritt
Erica.Merritt@Commerce.wa.gov
Counties: Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima
Heather Schleigh
Heather.Schleigh@Commerce.wa.gov
Counties: Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman
Heather Wilkins
Heather.Wilkins@Commerce.wa.gov
Counties: Asotin, Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Skamania, Wahkiakum