Rental Assistance offered by United Way of King County
Provides limited rent assistance to King County residents at or below 80% AMI. Household must owe back rent to the landlord at the current address. Fill out online form to apply. Applicants selected weekly.
Provides limited rent assistance to King County residents who currently owe rent.
Rent assistance funds are limited and cannot be guaranteed.
Financial Assistance offered by St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle King County
Provides financial assistance for needs such as rent, bus passes, utility bills and other needs through local neighborhood chapters.
Many chapters have very limited or no financial assistance available.
Provides limited financial assistance through local neighborhood chapters.
- Helps with rent payments.
- Provides Metro bus tickets.
- Helps paying utility bills.
- Telephone bills ( may be provided depending on parish conference and circumstance).
- Helps with other needs either through financial assistance or through a voucher to a SVDP thrift store
- No cable bills
Not all areas of King County are served by a chapter; not all existing neighborhood chapters have financial assistance available.
Provides financial assistance to American Indians and Alaska Natives to help them become or remain stably housed. Assistance includes eviction prevention, move-in assistance and utility bill payment assistance.
Chief Seattle Club has periodic funding that may provide rental assistance, including past-due utilities, to those requiring assistance contingent on eligibility requirements. The homelessness prevention program only serves zip codes located in the City of Seattle.
Chief Seattle Club's Rapid Rehousing program provides case management and temporary financial assistance to eligible members. The program assists members experiencing homelessness find long-term, affordable housing. The program requires the individuals search for housing in King County, outside counties are not eligible for assistance, and to be making under 50% of the area median income.
Emergency Assistance offered by Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness at Vashon United Methodist Church
Provides emergency financial assistance for various needs, including rent, move-in (first month's rent only), utilities, food, transportation, medical costs, etc. Provides a mobile shower unit. Serves VASHON ISLAND ONLY.
Provides emergency financial assistance for various needs, such as:
- Rent
- Move-in (first month's rent only)
- Utilities
- Food
- Transportation (bus and/or ferry)
- Laundry (provides coins for nearby laundromat Tu, 1-2pm)
- Medical costs
- Showers (at the church Th, 6-7pm)
Financial Assistance offered by Hopelink in Kirkland/Northshore
Offers emergency financial assistance to residents of Kirkland, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville. ** AT or BELOW 200% FPL or 50% AMI**
Offers emergency financial assistance to families and individuals who are experiencing a short-term financial crisis. Possible types of assistance include rent, move-in costs, power bills, prescriptions, water or sewer bills, auto repair, medical bills and others.
Financial Assistance offered by Hopelink in Shoreline
Offers emergency financial assistance to residents of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park ONLY. **FOR INCOME AT or BELOW 200% FPL or 50% AMI**
Offers emergency financial assistance to families and individuals who are experiencing a short-term financial crisis. Possible types of assistance include rent, move-in costs, power bills, prescriptions, water or sewer bills, auto repair, medical bills and others.
Provides emergency rent & utility assistance to Ballard area residents, as well as deposit assistance. For rent and utilities **EVICTION/ SHUT-OFF NOTICE REQUIRED. Move In: **RENTAL OR LEASE AGREEMENT NEEDED** Only available the first 12 days of the month.
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities to residents of the area served.
Does not assist with the following:
- Telephone or cable bills
- Propane, oil, wood costs
- Gasoline
Offers financial assistance to cancer patients who are within a three-month window of treatment. Includes help with rent, food & medical supplies.
Offers financial assistance to cancer patients in urgent need who are within a three-month window of treatment. Cancer patients may be eligible for a one-time grant of up to $450 to help with expenses including the following:
- Rent/mortgage
- Utilities
- Food
- Transportation
- Dental care
- Childcare
- Medical supplies
- Prescription copays
Financial assistance may take up to two to three months, so program is not able to assist with immediate shut-off or eviction notices.
Rent Assistance offered by Salvation Army's Social Services Department in White Center
Provides rent assistance to residents of White Center and the surrounding areas; assistance provided once per year.**NOTICE OR VERIFICATION REQUIRED**
Assists low-income clients with eviction prevention in verifiable emergencies, such as temporary interruption in income.
Assistance is based on availability of funds and specific circumstances of client.
Funding may be limited towards the end of the calendar year.
Financial Assistance offered by Hopelink in Redmond
Offers emergency financial assistance to residents of Redmond, Issaquah and Sammamish. **FOR INCOME AT or BELOW 200% FPL or 50% AMI**
Offers emergency financial assistance to families and individuals who are experiencing a short-term financial crisis. Possible types of assistance include rent, move-in costs, power bills, prescriptions, water or sewer bills, auto repair, medical bills and others.
Stable Families Program offered at Vine Maple Place
Provides stabilization assistance for single-parent families and pregnant women in imminent danger of becoming homeless. Provides rent assistance, employment services and housing case management.
Provides housing stabilization assistance for single-parent families and pregnant women who are in imminent danger of becoming homeless and who live in Maple Valley and cities within a nine-mile radius.
Provides the following services as the family grows to stability:
- Rent assistance
- Housing case management
- Employment services
- Financial budgeting
- Life skills classes
- Child and youth case management
- Counseling
Housing Support offered by African Community Housing & Development
Offers rental assistance, case management and eviction prevention.
Assists African diaspora immigrant and refugee households to prevent evictions by negotiating with landlords. Works directly with the Housing Justice Project, helping to interpret, translate, and navigate any cultural differences that may arise between them and immigrant clients. Also provides legal referrals.
Emergency Financial Counseling and Grants offered by Support The Enlisted Project
Provides financial counseling and grants among junior active duty enlisted members and recently discharged enlisted Veterans and their families facing financial crisis.
Provides financial counseling and may help with a grant to cover critical needs for qualifying military households.
Grants provided but not limited to:
- Bereavement Travel
- Car Insurance
- Critical baby items( cribs, car seats, diapers etc.)
- Major car repairs
- Medical Travel
- Rent/Utilities
- Sewer service
- Service Dog Care
Rental Assistance and Case Management Services offered by Reclaiming Our Greatness
Partners with programs that provide vulnerable families and children resources and intervention so they can remain housed and secure.
Partners with programs that provide vulnerable families with children as well as young adults 18-24 resources and intervention so they can remain housed and secure.
Special Grants offered by Honor and Courage Foundation
Provides one-time emergency grants up to $250 to wounded, ill or injured honorably discharged servicemembers or their caregivers for assistance with basic needs such as food, utilities, housing and clothing. Case manager must submit request.
Provides one-time emergency grants up to $250 to post 9/11 wounded servicemembers or their caregivers for assistance with basic needs.
Grant money is paid directly to the person owed the debt such as a landlord or utility company whenever possible.
Examples of small grants include food, utilities, housing, clothing, health expenses, assistance with child care, vehicle repairs & other routine household expenses, home & vehicle adaption, funeral expenses, adaptive equipment, moving assistance, travel, etc.
Samaritan Services offered at Plateau Outreach Ministries
Assists with eviction prevention, move-in costs, utilities, propane, limited prescriptions, dental and medical expense and school supplies for children; serves the Enumclaw area. **EVICTION / SHUT-OFF NOTICE REQUIRED**
Offers emergency financial assistance for eviction prevention, move-in costs, utilities, propane and limited prescriptions.
Offers limited financial help for gasoline, prescriptions and medical bills.
Services include case management, when needed.
Financial Assistance offered by King County Veterans Program in Seattle
Helps veterans with food, shelter, utilities, eviction prevention, haircut vouchers, move-in costs, medical, gas and prescriptions. Satellite offices located throughout King County.
Provides financial assistance to help veterans with housing, employment and medical expenses as well as life stability.
Financial assistance is provided as part of a client's service plan.
- Financial assistance for housing expenses (e. g. , rent, mortgage), eviction prevention, move-in expenses, transitional housing and shelter expenses.
- Financial assistance for medical expenses, medical aids/equipment and prescriptions.
Emergency Assistance for Tukwila and Renton offered by Refugee Women's Alliance in SeaTac
Provides one-time emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities to low-income residents of Tukwila and ONLY refugees and immigrants in Renton. No eviction/shut-off notice required; proof of crisis resolution necessary.
Provides one-time emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities to residents of Tukwila and Renton.
Focuses on serving low-income refugees and immigrants.
Financial Assistance offered by King County Veterans Program in Tukwila
Helps veterans with food, shelter, utilities, eviction prevention, employment related expenses, move-in costs, medical, gas and prescriptions. Satellite offices located throughout King County.
Provides financial assistance to help veterans with housing, employment and medical expenses as well as life stability.
Financial assistance is provided as part of a client's service plan.
- Financial assistance for housing expenses (e. g. , rent, mortgage), eviction prevention, move-in expenses, transitional housing and shelter expenses.
- Financial assistance for medical expenses, medical aids/equipment and prescriptions.
Emergency Assistance offered by Multi-Service Center in Federal Way
Provides assistance with rent and utility payments to residents of Burien, Tukwila, Kent, and SeaTac.
Provides assistance with rent and utility payments to residents of Auburn, Burien, Federal Way, Kent, Renton and SeaTac who are experiencing a temporary crisis. Funds are limited and availability can change on a monthly basis.
Emergency Financial Assistance offered at West Seattle Food Bank
Provides one-time financial assistance for overdue utility or rent bills for residents of West Seattle and White Center. Does not serve Burien. Also provides limited move-in cost assistance. Call before the 7th of each month.
Provides one-time financial assistance for past-due utilities and rent.
Also provides limited move-in cost assistance for help with paying the deposit.
Good Neighbor Fund offered at Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ
Provides emergency assistance for rent, utilities, food, prescriptions and gasoline for Snoqualmie Valley residents. Rent and utility bills must be past due; no shut-off or eviction notice required.
Provides emergency assistance for groceries, gasoline, prescriptions, rent and utility bills. Client can be helped once every 6 months. Amount of assistance TBD. Does NOT offer cash payments to clients.