Funding for Tenant Services
2023 City of Seattle Rental Assistance Program Request for Proposal
The Code Compliance Division of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is pleased to announce the Rental Assistance Program Request for Proposal (RFP). A total of $1,000,000 will be available in 2023, to be used in conjunction with eviction prevention.
The City is seeking one or more organizations that provide eviction prevention services that can do the following:
- Provide rent assistance funds to renters within Seattle city limits in conjunction with eviction prevention
- Determine eligibility and administer the funds in a way that ensures the funds are used equitably and effectively
- Provide measurable results for reporting and evaluation
A portion of the funds may be used for administrative costs.
Timeline*:
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Funding Opportunity Released |
January 11, 2023 |
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Application Deadline |
February 1, 2023, by 4:00 p.m.(late applications will not be accepted) |
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Planned Award Notification |
As soon as possible |
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Anticipated Contract Start Date |
On or after February 15, 2023 |
*SDCI reserves the right to change any dates in the Request for Proposal timeline.
Successful applications will result in contracts beginning on or after February 15, 2023 and ending by December 31, 2023. Project should clearly start and end within the contract period. Contracts may be extended at the City’s discretion through written agreement.
Submit your questions and/or proposal to Hoa Mai at Hoa.Mai@seattle.gov. Proposals are due by February 1, 2023, by 4:00 p.m. Late proposals will not be accepted.