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City of Seattle Announces Rental Assistance Program to Prevent Homelessness
As part of Mayor Katie Wilson’s affordability agenda, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) today announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for homelessness prevention services. This RFP makes rental assistance easier to access, increasing the likelihood that more of our neighbors can stay housed.
“When residents are able to remain in their homes and communities, we reduce the risk of homelessness before it occurs,” says Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “This investment will promote housing stability and help Seattle residents remain in the neighborhoods they call home.”
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