Seattle & King County To Take Over $150 Million In Annual Homelessness-Service Contracts

Seattle and King County, Washington, are taking back administration of approximately $150 million in annual homelessness-service contracts from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). The change is part of a restructuring announced July 1, 2026, by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson, with contract transfers and organizational changes continuing through the remainder of 2026. KCRHA will shift its focus to federal Continuum of Care responsibilities and regional coordination, while local governments assume greater responsibility for managing service contracts. Provider organizations will work with the jurisdictions administering their contracts, with the goal of maintaining . . .