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Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Hearing Officer

Seattle Housing Authority seeks proposals from qualified professional firms or individuals interested in serving as Section 8 hearing officers. The RFP is available Word or PDF format (download Adobe Reader).

Scope of work

The selected firms or individuals shall have qualifications and experience to perform the tasks related to this category of service.

Work description

Qualified firms or individuals selected for the roster and assigned work under the roster will be required to:

  • Attend a Seattle Housing Authority established "Hearing Officer Training Program" within three (3) months of admission to this roster. The Training Program shall consist of at least six hours of instruction on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Seattle Housing Authority's Section 8 Administrative Plan.

  • Conduct informal hearings at locations determined by Seattle Housing Authority, generally the Porchlight Building located at 907 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA 98107, or the Central Office located at 120 Sixth Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.

  • Within ten business days after the conclusion of the hearing, prepare a written decision together with the reasons therefore based solely upon information presented at the hearing. The written decision shall present the issues and an analysis of the rules to the issues and conclusion.

  • Submit an original hard copy of the written decision to Seattle Housing Authority's Grievance Hearings Coordinator.

Detailed work requirements

The Section 8 Hearing Officer shall preside at the hearing and conduct the hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Plan for the Seattle Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program, Chapter 20 - Complaints and Appeals." This is attached to the RFP.

Selected firms

Chandola Law Firm LLC

Varn Chandola, Attorney-at-Law
Columbia Tower
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-262-7600 • Fax: 206-262-8001
Contract number: 802218 • Date: 06/29/09

Joan L. Kalhorn

Joan L. Kalhorn, Sole Practitioner
4306 Whitman Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-634-2011 • Fax: None
Contract number: 802219 • Date: 06/25/09

Law Office of Carole Grayson

Carole Grayson, Sole Proprietor
4100 - 50th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: 206-459-4015 • Fax: 206-723-8808
Contract number: 802220 • Date: 06/17/09

Law Office of Deborah A St Sing

Deborah A St Sing, Attorney-at-Law
600 W Olympic Place, #211, Seattle, WA 98119
Phone: 206-819-4041 • Fax: None
Contract number: 802217 • Date: 06/17/09