City of Spokane Receives $1 Million in Wildfire Housing Assistance
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~ Spokane, WA - The City of Spokane has recently announced that it has received a generous amount of $1 million in Wildfire Housing Assistance Funds from the Washington State Department of Commerce. This funding will be used to support residents who have been impacted by and/or evacuated during the devastating Spokane Complex Fire.

According to Erin Hut, the Communications Director for the city, this funding will be passed through to residents in need through Goodwill Industries. The funds will be allocated towards rental assistance, utilities, and leasing costs. In addition, there is also flexible funding available for resources such as medical devices, furniture, and gas.

The eligibility criteria for this assistance has been expanded to include residents with a household income at or below 120% of the Area Median Income. This means that households with an income between $90,000-$108,000 for a family of three are now eligible to receive this aid. This decision was made after gathering information from the Disaster Assistance Center and working closely with the Department of Commerce.

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Mayor Lisa Brown expressed her gratitude for this partnership between the City of Spokane and Goodwill Industries. She stated that they are aware of the urgency in providing aid to those affected by the wildfire and are committed to distributing these funds as quickly as possible.

Residents who qualify for this assistance can receive backdated expenses starting from July 31st and must utilize the funds by January 2027. It is also worth noting that Spokane County has also received an additional allocation to support its residents affected by the wildfire.

The City and Goodwill Industries have already begun identifying eligible residents and will soon begin enrollments and outreach efforts. This news brings hope to those who have been impacted by the Spokane Complex Fire and serves as a reminder that help is on its way.

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