Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Washington Revised Code Title 43. State Government--Executive § 43.63A.307. Independent youth housing program--Definitions

Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) “Department” means the department of commerce.

(2) “Eligible youth” means an individual who:

(a) On or after September 1, 2006, is at least eighteen, was a dependent of the state under chapter 13.34 RCW at any time before his or her eighteenth birthday, and has not yet reached the age of 25;

(b) Except as provided in RCW 43.63A.309(2)(a), has a total income from all sources, except for temporary sources that include, but are not limited to, overtime wages, bonuses, or short-term temporary assignments, that does not exceed fifty percent of the area median income;

(c) Complies with other eligibility requirements the department may establish.

(3) “Fair market rent” means the fair market rent in each county of the state, as determined by the United States department of housing and urban development.

(4) “Independent housing” means a housing unit that is not owned by or located within the home of the eligible youth's biological parents or any of the eligible youth's former foster care families or dependency guardians. “Independent housing” may include a unit in a transitional or other supportive housing facility.

(5) “Individual development account” or “account” means an account established by contract between a low-income individual and a sponsoring organization for the benefit of the low-income individual and funded through periodic contributions by the low-income individual that are matched with contributions by or through the sponsoring organization.

(6) “Subcontractor organization” means an eligible organization described under RCW 43.185A.040 that contracts with the department to administer the independent youth housing program.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 43. State Government--Executive § 43.63A.307. Independent youth housing program--Definitions - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-43-state-governmentexecutive/wa-rev-code-43-63a-307/

Read this complete Washington Revised Code Title 43. State Government--Executive § 43.63A.307. Independent youth housing program--Definitions on Westlaw. Westlaw subscription required.

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all Washington Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard