Advocacy is a way to help pass legislation at the local, state, and federal levels to prevent and end homelessness. Examples of legislation passed with the help of advocates in Clark County include:
- How many day’s notice a landlord must give a renter before raising their rent in Vancouver
- Securing funding for homelessness services through the statewide Document Recording Fee
- Eliminating the requirement for an individual to pay back the amount received in a public benefit if, they become eligible for and receive an additional benefit necessary to remain housed.
Please join CFTH in advocating for legislation that positively impacts thousands of people. We follow the Housing and Homelessness Legislative Agenda set by the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance.
2024 Legislative Priorities for Housing and Homelessness Prevention:
- Rent Stabilization: Prevent excessive rent increases with a reasonable, statewide cap.
- Fully Fund Homelessness Services: Backfill the state and local document recording fee shortfall to prevent cuts to homelessness services.
- Workforce Stabilization: Invest in frontline workers and nonprofits that provide homeless and housing services.
- Create Sustainable Funding: Create a permanent fund source for the Housing Trust Fund, for services, and for housing people with disabilities.