Thank you for your interest in the City of Tacoma's Crime Free Housing Program.  Due to upcoming changes to the program, we are only accepting registrations for the June 19th and 20th class.  We will have additional information and open registration for our August 21/22 and October 23/24, 2013 classes on this website soon.

Click here to register for the June 19th & 20th, 2013 class.  For registration information click here

The Tacoma Crime Free Housing Program (CFHP) is a public safety partnership that assists residents, owners and managers of rental properties in keeping drugs and
other illegal activity off their property.

The CFHP is a crime-fighting program. CFHP demonstrates a good faith effort to learn about illegal activity, address community security concerns and educate residents
about crime prevention. Crime Free Housing Benefits

CFHP is an international program that began in 1992 and is in approximately 1,700 American and Canadian cities in 43 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.

How the Program Works: Personnel from Tacoma's Police, Human Rights and Human Services, Fire and Public Works Departments have teamed up to tailor this innovative
program for the citizens of Tacoma. The purpose of the Tacoma Crime Free Housing Program is to assist landlords in developing effective partnerships in a neighborhood environment, and fostering a safe, healthy place to live. The program uses a three-level approach to eliminate crime at rental properties, to reduce calls for police service and
to foster a clean, healthier, more stable living environment. Please click here to learn more about the three phases of the Crime Free Housing Program.

Duties of the Landlord/Duties of the Tenant

Crime Prevention

Residential Burglary Prevention
Crime Prevention Information
Safer Seniors
Seniors Against Crime
Don't Be Scammed

Tips & Other Important Information

City of Tacoma Housing Services
Junk & Abandoned Vehicles
Affordable & Specialized Housing 
Section 8 Property Referrals
Affordable Housing website link for low-income people 
Shelters and Emergency Services in Washington State

Crime Free Housing Manual

Police can give referrals to potential renters who inquire about CFHP participating apartment communities through the Keep Tacoma Safe Web site.

Human Rights and Human Services Department
747 Market Street, Room 836, Tacoma, WA  98402
253-591-5151 (voice)    253-591-5153 (TTY)  hrhs@cityoftacoma.org 
People with hearing or speech impairments may contact us through Washington Relay Services 1-800-833-6388 (TTY or ASCII) 1-800-833-6386 (VCO) or
1-877-833-6341 (STS)