The mckinney homeless assistance act s. 896

The Local CoC Program Standards incorporate by reference the Rapid Rehousing Guide, which provides baseline requirements and strategies for all rapid rehousing projects funded through the Snohomish County Office of Community and Homeless Services.

Rent Reasonableness Certification (PDF).

Rent Reasonableness Policies and Procedures (PDF).

Orders of Priority for Homeless Housing Beds (PDF).

HEARTH Local Program Standards (PDF) (1,718 KB) The local CoC and ESG Program Standards document is available below:

Local Snohomish County program standards that implement HUD regulations and guidelines for CoC and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) projects have been developed and must be used by all projects supported by these funds. More information about CoC Program funding for the Everett/Snohomish County CoC is available on the CoC Program Funding webpage.

Snohomish County's Office of Community and Homeless Services (OCHS) is the lead agency responsible for completing and submitting an annual application for CoC Program funding on behalf of the Everett/Snohomish County CoC. Additional information on the CoC Program can be found on the HUD website. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts an annual CoC Program national competition.

In Snohomish County, CoC Program funds are currently used to support Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing. The goal of projects funded under the CoC Program is to assist individuals and families with attaining and sustaining permanent housing as quickly as possible. The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program consists of projects that provide housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families.

The mckinney homeless assistance act s. 896