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Thurston County, Washington

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Public Health and Social Services

About the Council

The Regional Housing Council (RHC) was created with the primary purpose to leverage resources and partnerships through policies and projects promoting equitable access to safe and affordable housing in Thurston County. The RHC will consider issues specifically related to funding a regional response to homelessness and affordable housing and how to better coordinate existing funding programs to implement the county's Five-Year Homeless Crisis Response Plan and increase affordable housing options.

Thurston County and the cities of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Yelm formally adopted an interlocal agreement to formalize the RHC in February 2021. An elected official from each jurisdiction, supported by a designated alternate, serves as the voting member to the RHC. Senior leaders from jurisdictions as well as technical staff from the jurisdictions support the RHC. 

 

Regional Housing Council Meetings

Next RHC meeting is Wednesday, December 11 at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom.  Zoom Registration

The RHC meets the *fourth Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. online.  Zoom Registration

All meetings are held virtually through Zoom. The RHC accepts public comment at this meeting and encourages public participation.

*May, November and December 2024 are rescheduled for the second Wednesday of the month.

Watch past RHC meetings on YouTube.

 

RHC Members

Carolyn Cox - City of Lacey Councilmember Emily Clouse, Vice Chair - Thurston County Commissioner
Dani Madrone - City of Olympia Councilmember Michael Althauser, Chair - City of Tumwater Councilmember
Trevor Palmer - City of Yelm Councilmember  
Charlia Messinger - Chair of Affordable Housing Advisory Board (non-voting member) Tammie Smith - Chair of Homeless Services Advisory Board (non-voting member)

 

Regional Housing Council Updates

Announcement: The September 2024 RHC meeting is canceled.
Regional Housing Council 2025 Legislative Priorities
Housing Development Incentives in Thurston County
Announcement – RHC Approves Affordable Housing Capital Pipeline Projects for 2025-2027
RHC Affordable Housing Capital Pipeline
Regional Housing Council 2023 Annual Report
Announcement - RHC Approves Funding Recommendations, 5/14/2024
Thurston County Rights of Way: 2023 Snapshot
Announcement - RHC Seeks New Members for its Two Advisory Boards
Regional Housing Council 2024 Legislative Priorities
2023 Rights of Way Initiative in Thurston County
News Release: Franz Anderson Tiny Home Village Opens
News Release: Maple Court Opens
Maple Court - new enhanced shelter
RHC Logo

 

Jurisdictions Homelessness Programs Websites:

Lacey

Olympia

Tumwater

Thurston County

 

Staff Contact Information

Tom Webster, Office of Housing & Homeless Prevention Manager

Keylee Marineau, Homeless Response Program Manager

Elisa Sparkman, Communications Specialist

Thurston County’s Coordinated Entry Shelter and Housing Hotline:
1-844-628-7343

Advisory Boards to the Regional Housing Council

Thurston Affordable Housing Advisory Board to the RHC

The primary purpose of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board is to make recommendations to the Regional Housing Council (RHC) on priorities, funding and policies related to the expenditures of the combined county-wide and Olympia Home Fund, Federal HOME Investment Partnership, HB 1406, and HB 2060, and any other existing or future fund sources controlled by the RHC and which the RHC may deem appropriate.

Interested in serving as a Thurston Affordable Housing Advisory Board Member? Submit an online application.

Thurston Homeless Services Advisory Board to the RHC

The primary purpose of the Homeless Services Advisory Board is to make recommendations to the Regional Housing Council (RHC) on priorities, funding and policies related to the expenditures of the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG), Housing and Essential Needs (HEN), HB 2163, HB 1277, and Human Services Fund.  Additionally, the Homeless Services Advisory Board will make recommendations on any funding designated for homeless services by the RHC from the Thurston County Home Fund.

Interested in serving as a Homeless Services Advisory Board Member? Submit an online application.

RHC Meeting Information

The RHC meets the *fourth Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. online via Zoom.

 

The RHC accepts public comment at this meeting and encourages public participation. 

*May, November and December 2024 are rescheduled for the second Wednesday of the month.

 

Watch past RHC meetings on YouTube.

 

RHC Dates

  • *12/11/2024 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
  • 01/22/2025 -  4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • 02/26/2025 -  4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • 03/26/2025 -  4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • *04/09/2025 -  4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • 05/28/2025 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • 06/25/2025 -  4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • 07/23/2025 -  4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
  • 08/27/2025 -  4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
  • 09/24/2025 -  4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
  • 10/22/2025 -  4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
  • *11/12/2025 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
  • *12/10/2025 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 

*Rescheduled due to conflicts or holiday season.

Date Agendas Minutes Recording
12/11/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes (Pending Approval)  
11/13/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes (Pending Approval) Meeting Recording
10/23/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes  Meeting Recording
09/25/2024 Canceled

08/28/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes  Meeting Recording
07/24/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes  Meeting Recording
06/26/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes  Meeting Recording
05/08/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes Meeting Recording
04/24/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes Meeting Recording
03/27/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes Meeting Recording
02/28/2024 Meeting Agenda   Minutes   Meeting Recording
01/24/2024 Meeting Agenda     Minutes Meeting Recording   
Date Agendas Minutes
12/13/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
11/08/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
10/25/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
09/27/2023 Meeting Agenda  Minutes
08/23/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
07/26/2023 Meeting Canceled  Canceled 
06/28/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
06/14/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
05/24/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
05/10/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
04/26/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
03/22/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
03/08/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
02/15/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
01/25/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
01/11/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes

Announcements, News Releases & Reports

Thurston Affordable Housing Advisory Board

The Affordable Housing Advisory Board will meet on the *third Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:30 p.m. at the Atrium in room 188. The Atrium is located at 3000 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia WA 98501. Free parking is available on site.

Attend virtually on Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81624981630

May 16, 2024 meeting canceled.

Date Agenda Minutes
12/19/2024 Canceled Canceled
11/21/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes (Pending Approval)
10/17/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
09/19/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
08/15/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
07/18/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
06/20/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
05/16/2024 Canceled Canceled
04/25/24 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
03/21/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes
02/15/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes
01/18/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
12/14/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
11/16/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
10/19/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
09/21/2023 Canceled Canceled  
08/17/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
07/20/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
06/15/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
05/18/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
04/20/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
03/16/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes 

Homeless Services Advisory Board

The Homeless Services Advisory Board will meet on the third Monday of the month from 3:30-5:00 p.m. to be held at 3000 Pacific Ave - The Atrium in Room 188.

Attend virtually on Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89153961087 

Supplemental online meeting called for Monday May 6, 2024 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Only on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85813158111

Date Agenda Minutes
11/18/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes (Pending Approval)
10/21/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
09/16/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes
08/19/2024 Canceled
7/15/2024 Canceled
06/17/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
05/20/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes
05/06/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
04/22/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
03/18/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes
02/26/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
01/22/2024 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
12/18/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
11/20/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes 
10/16/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
09/18/2023 Meeting Agenda  Minutes  
08/21/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
07/17/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
06/12/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
05/15/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
05/01/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
04/17/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes
03/20/2023 Meeting Agenda Minutes