Homelessness Prevention Program

Federal Recovery Funds Used to Prevent Homelessness

The Spokane County Community Services, Housing, and Community Development Department is partnering with local agencies to assist people on the brink of becoming homeless and directly administers the Spokane County Homelessness Prevention Program.

Many households that are now eligible may have had little or no exposure to social service programs and don't know where to find assistance. The Homelessness Prevention program will help guide applicants through the process and connect you with other community resources if necessary.

Spokane County's Homelessness Prevention Program is available to those living in the unincorporated areas, and the neighboring cities and towns of Airway Heights, Cheney, Deer Park, Fairfield, Latah, Liberty Lake, Medical Lake, Millwood, Rockford, Spangle, Spokane Valley and Waverly .

Funds are available to qualified applicants for rental assistance and utilities such as water, heat, sewer, and garbage bills. No assistance is provided for mortgage payments, legal or other fees associated with retaining homeowner housing.

In support of long-term household stability, all program participants will be linked with consumer credit counseling.

Eligibility Criteria

• Residence is located in one of our outlying areas
• Proof of earnings that equal 50% or less of the Area Median Income (total gross household income of $30,100 or less for a family of 4) 
• Lack of housing options
• Lack of financial resources and support networks needed to remain housed

Interested applicants may pre-qualify for the program application by taking the online eligibility survey at www.spokanecountyhprp.com or by calling 2-1-1 between 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday.

According to the Spokane County 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan more than 15,000 households in the county's outlying areas meet the income-eligibility criteria of earning less than 50 percent of the Area Median Income.

Washington State offers a variety of health and human service programs. To learn more visit the Wasington Information Network 211 website at www.win211.org or dial 2-1-1.