The Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) provides resources to fund homeless crisis response systems. Grants are made to local governments and nonprofits. Recipients of these funds establish assistance and housing programs to support communities in ending homelessness. Homeless crisis response systems respond to the immediacy and urgency of homelessness and ensure that everyone has a safe and appropriate place to live.
Please visit the CHG Technical Assistance and Training page for additional resources related to these receiving and managing these grants.
These funds are made available pursuant to Chapter 43.185C RCW and RCW 36.22.250.
Resources
- CHG Guidelines (PDF)
- SDG Guidelines (PDF)
- Coordinated Entry Guidelines (PDF)
- BVS Screenshot Example (PDF)
- HEN Referral List Notice (PDF)
- Fair Housing Act/Non-Discrimination Memo (PDF)
- Landlord/Tenant Law: Rights and Responsibilities
- Landlord Tenant Law Changes New in 2023
- ABD Caseloads (PDF)
- HEN Caseloads (PDF)
- TANF Caseloads (PDF)
- 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)
- Rent Subsidy Calculation Form (Excel)
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
