Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A § 43.185A.040
Eligible organizations.
Operative Text
Organizations that may receive assistance from the department under this chapter are local governments, local housing authorities, nonprofit community or neighborhood-based organizations, federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of Washington, and regional or statewide nonprofit housing assistance organizations. Eligibility for assistance from the department under this chapter also requires compliance with the revenue and taxation laws, as applicable to the recipient, at the time the grant is made.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.040, Washington State limits which types of organizations can receive housing assistance funds from the state department administering this chapter. Eligible recipients fall into defined categories—such as local governments, housing authorities, certain nonprofits, and federally recognized tribal nations in Washington—rather than being open to any applicant. Additionally, any organization seeking these funds must be in compliance with applicable revenue and tax laws at the time a grant is awarded.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who partner with or rely on intermediary organizations to access state housing assistance should be aware that Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.040 restricts which entities can directly receive department funds. Compliant intermediary organizations typically maintain their tax-law standing and fall within one of the recognized eligible categories before applying for grants. Operators working through housing nonprofits or local housing authorities may want to confirm that their partner organization meets these eligibility criteria before structuring a funding arrangement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.185A.005 et seq. § 43.185A.040 shapes which organizations can channel state housing assistance to renters and communities, meaning tenants often access these resources through local governments, housing authorities, or qualifying nonprofits rather than directly from the state department. If a tenant is seeking rental assistance or housing services, understanding whether the organization offering help qualifies under this provision can clarify whether that organization has access to these state funds. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can be useful starting points for learning about available programs that flow through eligible entities under this chapter.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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