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
- New! Thurston County Office of Housing & Homeless Prevention - Annual Report 2022-2023
- Thurston County COVID-19 Rent Assistance Survey
- 2023 Point in Time Count Homeless Census Report
- Thurston County COVID-19 Rent Assistance Infographic
- 2023 Rights of Way Initiative in Thurston County
Check out the Thurston County News Feed for all of the most recent updates and announcements.
Funding & Request for Proposals
Thurston County’s Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention Request for Proposals and Request for Information
Thurston County Office of Housing & Homeless Prevention has opened the 2024 Request for Proposals and Request for Information. Applications are due Friday, April 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Please send any questions to HousingThurston@co.thurston.wa.us or to the direct staff members listed under the RFP/RFI applications.
Bidders Conferences (Virtual)
The Bidders Conference will review the RFP and RFI and provide answers to questions of participants. This conference will not cover the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). See CDBG Bidders Conference information below.
Watch Bidders Conference recording from Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
- Bidders Conference Recording - Conference begins about 12 minutes into the recording.
- Passcode: TyU0j#q=
- Bidders Conference Q&A
Bidders Conference for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
- Friday, March 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
- Join the virtually on Microsoft Teams or join in person at Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Rd. SW Tumwater, WA 98501 in the Sunset Room.
Request for Proposals (RFP) - Due Friday, April 5, 2024 at noon
The 2024 RFP includes projects/services for the following:
- Affordable Housing Capital Projects
- Cold & Hazardous Weather Response
- Community Development Block Grant - Tumwater projects
- Veterans Emergency Shelter Beds
Apply at Thurston County 2024 RFP Application - ZoomGrants due Friday, April 5 at noon. RFP Instructions are located in ZoomGrants under the “Library” tab.
Navigating ZoomGrants
- Quick Start Guide to ZoomGrants
- Logging into ZoomGrants (password guidance/creating a new account)
Request for Information (RFI) - Due Friday, April 5, 2024 at noon
The 2024 RFI is for Affordable Housing Capital Projects seeking funding in 2025, 2026, and 2027.
Submit the 2024 Request for Information Form to Alex Persse at Alex.Persse@co.thurston.wa.us (360) 463-0576. Due Friday, April 5 at noon.
Grantee Information
Grantee Guides
Grantee Orientation - August 3, 2023
View recording: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/QZi0-eAwMIrl9IAg7QYJu_YrxtBon9DNjOhkYt8kTEqd38WJvHrQPx4dyqCawGfj.LSAkbTZfaHH_yrFb
Passcode: xVH#+s.9
Contact the Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention division at 360-867-2500 if you have additional questions.