All residents living in Holly Park at the time of the grant award (May 31, 1996) were eligible for relocation benefits under the federal Uniform Relocation Act. 

This law insured that no resident would be left without a decent, safe and affordable home as a result of the redevelopment process. Relocation benefits included counseling, assistance with moving as needed, and reimbursement of moving expenses.

There were 832 households in Holly Park who required relocation. Each household received individual counseling regarding their rights and opportunities. The Holly Park Community Council contracted with Seattle Housing to provide these services. A staff of six, with capability in twelve different languages, provided these services, beginning in 1995.

Each household had their choice of the following options:

• Relocate permanently to a different Seattle Housing Authority community.

• Relocate permanently using a "Section 8" Housing Choice Voucher.

• Relocate temporarily and return to NewHolly when the redevelopment was completed.

Continue onto the next pages for the relocation outcomes and summary.

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