Crossposted from Cultivating Connections

King County Department of Human and Community Services (DCHS) today released new data on the Health Through Housing (HTH) initiative, showing improved housing and health outcomes for people living in Health Through Housing buildings throughout last year. Health Through Housing transforms former hotels and other underutilized properties into permanent supportive housing with onsite services, including physical and behavioral health care, for people experiencing chronic homelessness.

In 2024, Health Through Housing served 1,281 people across all 11 open locations in Auburn, Burien, Renton, Redmond, and Seattle. Encouragingly, 95% of permanent supportive housing residents were able to maintain a stable home. The vast majority of residents( 97%) have previous ties to the neighborhood where they live.

“After being homeless for over 20 years off and on, I can finally shut my door,” shared a Health Through Housing resident. “I can use my bathroom and take a shower without asking for permission. I have a laundry room and have clean clothes. I’m finally able to go to all my doctor appointments. I even started a garden to grow vegetables and flowers for everyone.” Read more.