Each year, the King County Continuum of Care (CoC) submits an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for McKinney Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant funds. As part of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), HUD requires our local CoC to conduct a thoughtful process to determine a priority order for projects.| KCRHA
The Regional Homelessness Authority is an independent agency working to end homelessness in Seattle and King County. Housing is a basic human need that everyone should have access to.| KCRHA
Most years, our first wintertime severe weather activation happens right around Thanksgiving—mid to late November. During the time between the| KCRHA
Operations at the King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA) are not impacted by the government shutdown. KCRHA and contracted providers continue to| KCRHA
Individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness come from a plethora of backgrounds and have varied and unique immediate and long-term needs.| KCRHA
KCRHA is in the process of assessing the potential impacts of the executive order signed by President Trump on July 24, 2025. The order directs the U.S. Attorney General (AG), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take the numerous actions related to homelessness. KCRHA is assessing the impacts of the executive order regarding homelessness| KCRHA
During the winter severe weather season, our first cold weather activation typically occurs around Thanksgiving and our last one is usually toward the end of March. Once we've wrapped up the last activation for the season, we can start gathering, refining, and analyzing data and information for the winter weather activation summary.| KCRHA
Dr. Kelly Kinnison’s journey to become the Chief Executive Officer at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority began earlier this year. From the beginning she felt like she was destined to fill this role. Her interactions with elected leaders, community members and staff along the way only strengthened her excitement and commitment to lead KCRHA in service of people experiencing homelessness.| KCRHA
Find overnight and daytime shelter information for severe weather events for Seattle and King County from the Regional Homelessness Authority.| KCRHA
