Review finds nearly $17 million shortfall at King County homelessness agency

An independent review found the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) has a nearly $17 million funding shortfall, larger than the $13 million previously reported. King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson pledged to address the deficit while protecting homelessness services, with repayment potentially spanning several years. The shortfall stemmed from the agency spending beyond its grant-based revenue and incurring administrative costs it couldn’t fully cover.