Jefferson County - Homeless Response System Operations and Affordable Housing RFP 2027

Threshold Requirements: I. The project meets eligibility requirements under House Bill 1590 and RCW 82.14.530 AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OR 1590 FUNDS Funding for Affordable and Supportive Housing in accordance With House Bill 1590 and RCW 82. 14. 530 1. A minimum of sixty percent of this fund must be used for the following eligible use: A. Constructing affordable housing, which may include new units of affordable Housing within an existing structure, and facilities providing housing-related services, Solely for eligible households (as defined below); or B. Constructing mental and behavioral health-related facilities; or C. Funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable housing And facilities where housing-related programs are provided, or newly constructed Evaluation and treatment centers. 2. For purposes of this provision, “eligible households” means persons within any of the Following population groups whose income is at or below sixty percent of median income: Persons with mental illness Veterans Senior citizens Homeless (or at-risk of being homeless) families with children Unaccompanied homeless youth or young adults Persons with disabilities Domestic violence survivors II. The applicant has capacity to deliver the Program or Project Please provide a brief description of previous experience providing similar program services or development initiatives. III. The project or program meets priorities and aligns with the Five-Year Plan Please provide a brief description how the project aligns with Jefferson County’s Homeless Crisis and Housing Response and 5 Year Plan, available at www.co.jefferson.wa.us – Government – Boards & Commissions F-Z – Housing Fund Board

Approach – Completeness of Proposal and Readiness (5 Points), Impact (10 Points), Budget – Feasible Financial Plan (5 Points)