STATE OF WASHINGTON HOMELESS HOUSING STRATEGIC PLAN

January 11, 2018

In 2005, the Washington State Legislature passed the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act which outlined several bold policies to address homelessness. The Act also required the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to develop a strategic plan which was first submitted in 2006. This is the fourth update to the Washington State Homeless Housing Strategic Plan (Plan) which includes a statewide vision that directs our efforts and resources to ensure that people have a safe place to live. The Plan’s guiding principles and goals support the state’s homeless housing policies and funding so that Commerce, contracted local governments, service providers, and partnering agencies have clear expectations and benchmarks to guide this important work.

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