Renter Certification & Fair Housing (RCFH)

RCFH helps people leaving Washington’s prisons and jails to gain meaningful housing through communication training, connection to resources, and mediation services. We currently offer RCFH for people in Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties​.

RCFH is a FREE skills-based education program offered in an online classroom setting.​​

Contact Us
RCFH Program Lead for Thurston and Mason Counties - Luis Manzo
RCFH Program Lead for Grays Harbor, Pacific, & Wahkiakum Counties - Kris Torset

Washington State Department of Commerce Fact Sheet

In our RCFH classes, you will:

Housing Support:

• Learn about the basics of renting (e.g., rental contract, credit history) and your rights as a tenant. 
• ​Develop a rental resume and budget. 

Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills:

• Learn effective communication skills to improve conversations with your landlord (e.g., active listening, negotiating). ​

DRC trainings are highly interactive, collaborative, and engaging. Our strengths-based learning environment encourages students to share, explore, and learn from one another. We use many learning methods including lecture, demonstrations, and small group activities. The concepts, skills, and lessons we teach at the DRC are designed to improve communication, enhance relationships, and foster learning in all settings.​

Course Dates:​
May 30th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm (online)
June 20th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm (in-person)
​June 27th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm (online)

Register for free

Mediation Services:
Learn about our conflict coaching and mediation services that are offered to people who complete the Reentry Certification Program. Our conflict coaching and mediation services help create bridges that support reentry for people who are experiencing landlord-tenant conflict. 

Dispute Resolution Center RCFH Partners: