The impacts from government intervention to stop the spread of Covid-19 have damaged the economy. Much of the pain is being felt by workers who have lost their jobs and source of income. That means many can’t pay rent. Finally, the Congress has passed legislation that includes $25 billion in rent relief for impacted households. On this page you’ll find a summary of the legislation and a letter to Washington Governor Jay Inslee that can serve as a model. You can also watch a Zoom meeting with leaders in Hawaii to learn about their program here.
We don't need more affordable housing. we need more housing so that it is affordable.
Center for Housing Economics, a project of Seattle For Growth