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County staff propose up to $200,000 from recording fees to bridge HUD disaster‑recovery timing gap for Long Term Recovery Group

Spokane County Board of Commissioners · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Staff told commissioners HUD letters have arrived but the disaster recovery line of credit has not been disbursed; to prevent a pause in home‑rebuilding volunteer work, staff proposed up to $200,000 from documentary recording fees to match a $200,000 private commitment and asked the board to consider adding a by‑leave resolution at a special meeting.

County staff updated the Board of Commissioners on disaster recovery grants following recent HUD letters and outlined a short‑term funding gap affecting the Long Term Recovery Group, which has been coordinating volunteer rebuilding after the Oregon and Railroad fires.

Staff said HUD has approved certifications but the county has not yet received the full line of credit that would make multi‑million‑dollar recovery…

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