Grays Harbor County Commissioner's Meeting 04/13/26

The Grays Harbor County Commissioners held a meeting on April 13, 2026, featuring presentations from the Coastal Community Action Program (CAP) and the Grays Harbor County Housing Authority. The discussion focused extensively on homelessness services, rental assistance programs, and affordable housing initiatives within the county. CAP detailed their case management and rental assistance efforts, highlighting the challenge that only about 25-30% of individuals in need receive rental assistance slots, while the majority must find housing without subsidies. CAP also described their innovative use of Medicaid billing for case management and their expansion of housing units, including modular apartments. The Housing Authority presented on their federally funded programs, including the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, which converted public housing to project-based vouchers to stabilize funding and enable property improvements through tax credits. They reported a shortfall in funding for 2025, requiring additional federal support to avoid terminating participants, and uncertainty about 2026 funding due to federal government issues. Both entities emphasized the critical need for more affordable housing units, rental assistance vouchers, and collaboration with landlords and developers. The meeting included discussions on budget constraints, funding mechanisms, and the impact of federal regulations on local housing programs.