Seattle to put more than $19 million to housing assistance programs amid pandemic
Seattle is putting more than $19 million toward helping low-income households unable to pay for their housing as the coronavirus pandemic continues to leave thousands of people out of work and struggling to afford basic necessities.
Of the funds, $12 million will go toward United Way of King County's rental assistance program in 2020 and 2021, $4 million will be distributed through affordable housing providers and about $3 million will be given through the Human Services Department's Homelessness Prevention Program, the city announced.
The city is also working to provide more support for homeowners, through mortgage counseling offered by the Washington Homeownership Resource Center's hotline and homeownership stabilization loans through HomeSight.
“There is no doubt that our residents and businesses are feeling the deep impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis. This pandemic has put people out of work, caused families to struggle to put food on the table and pay rent, and forced some of our most beloved small businesses to shutter for good,” Mayor Jenny Durkan said in a statement.
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