Emergency Shelter and Transitional (Short-Term) Housing

The Homeless Housing Program funds organizations that provide emergency shelter and temporary or transitional housing in King County.

Emergency shelter is a short term response that provides a safe alternative to the street for individuals and families. Shelters offer time-limited stays - from one night to usually no longer than 90 days - and some services, ranging from simple shelter from the cold during the winter months, to intensive case management. Shelter programs serve a variety of homeless populations, including youth, individuals and families. For information about finding shelter, click here to go to our Resources section.

Temporary or transitional housing is provided for up to 24 months and sometimes longer, to assist a formerly homeless household in making the transition to permanent housing. Transitional housing includes case management and other services, depending on the needs of the population being served. Transitional housing programs serve a variety of homeless populations, including youth, individuals and families. For information about finding shelter or transitional housing, click here to go to our Resources section.

For information about the fund sources we administer and the dates when non-profit organizations can apply for funds, please go to the Homeless Funds page of our Contractors and Partners section by clicking here.