Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Public Health and Social Services

Office of Housing & Homeless Prevention

Our Approach

Thurston County’s Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention (OHHP) manages a mix of federal, state and local funds to support three objectives.

(1) Create and preserve decent affordable housing.

(2) End homelessness.

(3) Provide capital investments which improve the viability, livability, and economic stability of Thurston County communities, particularly low-and moderate-income communities.

The work is accomplished in partnership with the county’s housing and social service providers and in cooperation with cities.

With the exception of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, OHHP works with the Regional Housing Council to allocate funds and establish regional priorities.  CDBG funds are managed in coordination with the cities of Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, Rainier and the town of Bucoda. 

OHHP also has responsibility for overseeing the homeless crisis response system (HCRS) in Thurston County.  This is done through the creation and implementation of a 5-Year Homeless Crisis Response Plan, which is the basis for homeless services funding priorities.  We also implement or support a variety of initiatives or efforts to reduce homelessness and to address racial and ethnic disparities within the HCRS. 

Thurston County Housing Updates 2023

NOTICE: 

Public comment on amending the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is open from October 20 - November 21, 2023.

Public Hearing: Tuesday November 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioner's Board Room at The Atrium, 3000 Pacific Ave. SE, suite 110 Olympia, WA 98501

 

Public comment on the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is open from November 6 - 21, 2023.

Public Hearing: Tuesday November 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioner's Board Room at The Atrium, 3000 Pacific Ave. SE, suite 110 Olympia, WA 98501

 

Other Updates:

Check out the Thurston County News Feed for all of the most recent updates and announcements.​​​

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Affordable Housing & Community Development 

Community Resource List 

Data & Reports

Homelessness 

Regional Housing Council 

Rent Assistance in Thurston County

Funding & Request for Proposals

Thurston County’s Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention Request for Proposals

In partnership with the Thurston Regional Housing Council, Thurston County’s Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention regularly solicits project proposals when housing funding becomes available for Thurston County. There are currently no requests for proposals.

Continue to check-in for updates, or email HousingThurston@co.thurston.wa.us  to get added to the distribution list for upcoming announcements, or with any questions.

Contact the Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention division at 360-867-2500 if you have additional questions.