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Hello Commissions Eisenhour and Brotherton,
I’m reaching out to you on behalf of a community member who has given me permission to share her story.
Edwina is a low-income individual living in Port Hadlock and struggling to make rent. She is also in a Catch 22 when it comes to receiving assistance- she can’t qualify for rental assistance
unless she can guarantee to stay in her home; she can’t stay in her home unless she can make it more habitable, and many local partners want to ensure she can stay in her home before
they make repairs. She is meeting with OlyCap on the 20th to discuss what rental assistance they might be able to provide while she waits on the Section 8 lottery to open.
I have shared her information with Habitat home repairs, Community Build, and REPAH, who have all expressed interest in assisting, but that obviously is not a guarantee that they will
be able to.
On top of this conundrum, she will also see an additional rent increase for the hook up to sewer; which we know will inevitably be a blessing for our community, but an impactful one
for many.
Edwina was encouraged to reach out to Commissioner Brotherton by a local non-profit, however I’d like to include Heidi in my correspondence today as Edwina is technically one of her
constituents.
I’m not sure what there is to be done, but I wanted to make you both aware of the situation happening to the Cedar Ave mobile home park tenants.
Thank you for any attention or resources you may be able to provide at this time.
In Community,
Liz
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Liz Revord
She/her
Housing Solutions Network
Network Director
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From: deename <deename@protonmail.com>
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 11:41 PM
To: HousingSolutions <HousingSolutions@jcfgives.org>
Subject: Lady in Port Hadlock needs housing solution
Hello, I was wondering if your organization could assist with housing-related issues.
I have a mobile home I’ve owned for 32 years, but after a land sale, my new landlords nearly quadrupled the rent. I’ve just been notified that in January, the rent will increase by $200,
bringing it from $590 to $790. Additionally, they have informed me that tenants will now be responsible for paying an additional $40 for sewer.
I’m a 55-year-old grandmother living on $1,175 per month in disability benefits, struggling with fibromyalgia, severe ADD (as diagnosed by 3 different doctors), and osteoarthritis. Climbing
stairs has become difficult at times, and I’m trying to stay close to my daughter and grandchildren, who moved from across the street to live just around the corner from me.
I need assistance to cover the $200 monthly increase until I can qualify for Section 8 housing assistance. Unfortunately, the Section 8 application process in my area is not currently
open and is described as a "lottery." The last time it opened was in June 2023, and it’s uncertain when it will open again—likely within the next 12 to 18 months. While I could potentially
qualify for it next year, I don’t have that guarantee right now, leaving me in a very uncertain position.
In addition to the rent increase, my home is in need of significant repairs. The bathroom toilet is sloping backwards, and I fear it might fall through the floor. The sink is unusable,
the shower leaks at the faucet, and there’s a hole in the ceiling near the fan. The floors also need replacing.
The outer siding requires repair, and the house needs to be painted to comply with the landlord’s requirements, but I haven't been able to find anyone willing to help or with the time
to do it, or contractors that have the required licenses to accept a voucher payment from Olycap.
I’ve moved 47 times in my life, but this house has been my place of stability for the past 23 years.
I don’t want to sell my home of 32 years, especially since there are no available apartments in the area. Although the house may not be worth much in its current condition, it might
spark interest due to the lack of available housing options.
I just want to stay here in my own home. I’m very fearful of losing my home, and I would appreciate any assistance you can offer in helping me cover the increased rent or address the
repairs needed.
Thank you for your consideration.
Edwina Forcier
611 Cedar Ave SPC 26
Port Hadlock WA 98339
360-531-4159
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