The Skagit County Board of Commissioners convened on September 22, 2024, to hold a public hearing focused on the Home Consortium Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2024 plan year. The meeting aimed to gather public testimony regarding the report, which outlines the consortium's progress in meeting its established goals.

Madeline Anthony from Skagit County Public Health presented an overview of the CAPER, emphasizing the importance of the Home Consortium, which includes Island County, Whatcom County, and the City of Bellingham. Established in 2015, the consortium was formed to secure funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for regional housing initiatives.

The CAPER serves as a critical component of the consortium's consolidated plan, detailing achievements and challenges faced during the reporting period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. A draft of the report is available on the public health website for community review.

The meeting concluded with a reminder that public health will return for further discussions on the CAPER, ensuring ongoing community engagement in the evaluation of housing performance and funding utilization.