Annual homeless census in Washington, coordinated with HUD, ensuring data confidentiality and protection of victims of violence.

The bill mandates the Washington State Department of Commerce to conduct an annual homeless census, in coordination with existing homeless census projects, including those funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The census aims to count individuals living outdoors, in shelters, and in transitional housing. Data collection must meet HUD's point-in-time requirements and state law.

Annual homeless census in Washington, coordinated with HUD, ensuring data confidentiality and protection of victims of violence.

The bill mandates the Washington State Department of Commerce to conduct an annual homeless census, in coordination with existing homeless census projects, including those funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The census aims to count individuals living outdoors, in shelters, and in transitional housing. Data collection must meet HUD's point-in-time requirements and state law.