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HSD News
- HSD Strategic Investment Plan Update 2008-2010 available
- City to help renters displaced by condo conversions
The Human Services Department (HSD) has launched a program to help renters who are displaced by the conversion of rented apartments to condominiums. HSD has contracted with Solid Ground, a local social services agency, whose staff will work with tenants being evicted from apartment buildings where condominium conversions are taking place. In addition, the 2-1-1 Community Information Line will also refer tenants affected by conversions to Solid Ground. The program involves monetary assistance of up to $1,500 per household for eligible displaced tenants. To be eligible, tenants must have household incomes at or below 80 percent of median income and were notified of the condominium conversion on or after September 1, 2007. The HSD program is a pilot project and its results will be closely monitored by HSD staff. For more information contact Judy Summerfield, 206-684-0569 or judy.summerfield@seattle.gov.
- Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period
Seattle is amending the 2008 Update to the 2005-2008 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. The Consolidated Plan governs how the City uses funds from four federal programs: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. The Public is invited to attend a public meeting on May 21, 2008 concerning the proposed changes.
- New measures provide consistent, humane approach to removing encampments on city-owned land
- Human Services Department Director Patricia McInturff retires
- Consolidated Plan Annual Performance and Evaluation Report now available. This report summarizes the City of Seattle's use of four federal funding sources in 2007: Community Development Block Grant; HOME Investment Partnership; Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS; and Emergency Shelter Grant.
Newsletters
- Life Lines -- May 2008. HSD's e-newsletter to keep you informed about our human services efforts across the city.
- Spotlight -- published three times a year by the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens, provides articles and event information of interest to elders and their families.
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