The Washington State Health Care Authority, hereafter called “HCA,” is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit Proposals from firms interested in participating on a project interested in participating in the development of a Master Leasing Toolkit to include the definition of master leasing and how to implement master leasing of various kinds, including historically successful master leasing programs. The Toolkit will include descriptions of successful programs and how signing long-term leases with owners to provide Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for homeless adults have been successful and provided housing for people experiencing some of the highest barriers to stable housing. The Toolkit will also include how these programs are Housing First models that provide housing immediately to homeless people regardless of their behavioral health status, ongoing staff training, and resources to train staff on harm reduction principles, and how to evaluate master leasing programs and outcomes.

Per Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5696, the Supplemental Operating Budget sets forth through proviso that the Washington Health Care Authority will aid in the creation of a Master Leasing Toolkit and Master Leasing Incentive Program to expand Master Leasing opportunities to people with housing instability and with particular focus on Trueblood Class Members. ESSB 5696 link - https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5693-S.SL.pdf