Yes, the short answer is that EVERY landlord must accept HEN funding.  If you find any that don’t, you can educate them on the SOID law, and if they don’t back down, make a complaint if in Tacoma, or contact NJP.  If you find a landlord in Pierce or Kitsap counties that refuses to accept HEN (or section 8), you can just e-mail me directly, and I can arrange a direct intake. 

 

Jennifer Ammons

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Northwest Justice Project - Tacoma

(253) 272-7879, ext. 0937

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From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> On Behalf Of Elder, ChiQuata
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 5:45 PM
To: Brenda Fowler-Longoria <blongoria@consejocounseling.org>; fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org; Nancy Huseman <nhuseman@commhealth.org>; Michele Thomas <michelet@wliha.org>
Subject: Homeless Coalition - Re: The HEN program

 

Hello, 

 

Also, if the property is inside the City of Tacoma limits, it is considered a Fair Housing violation and the tenant can file a complaint.  The City of Tacoma considers source of income as a protected class under TMC 1.29, which is the Human Rights laws.  

 

So, although they can file a civil suit under the RLTA ,they also have the option to file a Fair Housing complaint if the property is within the City of Tacoma limits.  They can file a complaint by calling 311 or 253-591-5000 or completing form online at Tacoma 311 (mycusthelp.com).  

 

I hope this information helps.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  

 

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you-

 

ChiQuata Elder

Landlord-Tenant Coordinator/Crime Free Housing Coordinator

City of Tacoma | Office of Equity and Human Rights

Direct Line: (253) 591-5085

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From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> on behalf of Michele Thomas <michelet@wliha.org>
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 5:23 PM
To: Brenda Fowler-Longoria <blongoria@consejocounseling.org>; fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org>; Nancy Huseman <nhuseman@commhealth.org>
Subject: Homeless Coalition - Re: The HEN program

 

Hi all. It is technically illegal for a landlord to discriminate against a tenant because they are using government benefits or rental assistance programs to pay their rent. I know that many landlords have worked to find loopholes in this statewide protection, but outright discrimination is prohibited. You can find out more here. It is a useful resource to share with tenants working to find housing: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/315cee48/a9xa3EQo6EKEhj9Rie-2Uw?u=https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/resource/tenants-new-legal-protection-from-discrimination-based-on-source-of-income

best, 

Michele

 

Michele Thomas

She/her/hers

Director of Policy and Advocacy

Washington Low Income Housing Alliance

(Contact Michele via the Housing Alliance Action Fund at MicheleT@housingactionfund.org)

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From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> on behalf of Nancy Huseman <nhuseman@commhealth.org>
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 12:15 PM
To: Brenda Fowler-Longoria <blongoria@consejocounseling.org>; fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org>
Subject: Homeless Coalition - RE: The HEN program

 

I would contact Shared Housing, they may have a list.  When I have had HEN clients in the past, properties that with do the section 8 paperwork will usually do the HEN paperwork as well.  Try 435 Fawcett apartments.   

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/0e6ea9a9/wvTHJsv6dUKMIC0Kerj-tg?u=https://www.fawcettapts.com/

 

 

 

Good Luck

 

Nancy Huseman, MHA/GER

Case Manager

Health Home Care Coordinator

Community Health Care

1202 Martin Luther King  Jr. Way

Tacoma, WA  98405

C  253-468-1362

nhuseman@commhealth.org

 

 

 

From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> On Behalf Of Brenda Fowler-Longoria
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 10:09 AM
To: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Homeless Coalition - The HEN program

 

 

 

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Hey Colleagues,

 

I was wondering if anyone has a lead on a list of properties that accept the HEN program funding.

 

Thank you for your time and attention,

 

Brenda Fowler- Longoria, B.S, CPC

Case Management/ Certified Peer Counselor

Consejo Counseling & Referral Service

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