The City of Seattle will invest approximately $8 million in homelessness prevention services in 2027 to help residents avoid eviction and remain housed, city officials announced this week.
The funding, announced through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD), will support rental assistance, eviction prevention, legal services, case management and a centralized application process designed to make it easier for residents to access assistance.
“When residents are able to remain in their homes and communities, we reduce the risk of homelessness before it occurs,” said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. “This investment will promote housing stability and help Seattle residents remain in the neighborhoods they call home.”…