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.
Homelessness Prevention offered by Neighborhood House at Tukwila
Provides housing case management, financial counseling, and limited, emergency rental assistance to individuals and households who are at imminent risk of homelessness.
Provides housing case management, financial counseling, and limited, emergency rental assistance to individuals and households who are at imminent risk of homelessness.
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.
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 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.
Emergency Services (for families) offered by Catholic Community Services' Emergency Assistance Services
Provides assistance with rent, move-in costs, utilities (urgent or shut-off notice required), case management and bus tickets to residents with families of King County.
Provides limited assistance with the following:
- Rent payment assistance
- Move-in costs
- Utilities
- Short-term case management
- Information and referral
- Sometimes has help for bus tickets
Family Assistance Program offered at Operation First Response
Provides emergency financial assistance to wounded military personnel, veterans and their families, and first responders from the onset of injury or illness throughout their recovery period. Referral required.
Provides emergency financial assistance to wounded military personnel, disabled veterans, and their families, and first responders from the onset of injury or illness throughout their recovery period.
Assistance is provided in the form of checks paid directly to vendors/service providers.
Financial assistance varies, based on individual needs ranging from rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and travel expenses.
Services are subject to funds available at the time of request.
Financial Assistance offered by DSHS Community Services Office in King North
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Caregivers Support Program offered by Catholic Community Services' Kinship Services in Seattle
Provides financial assistance for kinship caregivers. Licensed foster parents are ineligible. Adults 18+ must be the primary caregiver for their friend's or relative's children. Must have exhausted all other financial resources.
Provides financial assistance for eligible families providing kinship care. Examples of items that qualify for financial assistance are listed below:
- Food, clothing, transportation, household items
- Legal custody filing fees
- School uniforms, supplies, field trips, band instruments
- Sports and youth activities registrations, fees, uniforms, tutoring
- One-time help with rent or utilities to prevent eviction or shut-off
Financial Assistance offered by Hopelink in Bellevue
Offers emergency financial assistance to residents of Bellevue, Medina and Mercer Island. **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.
Emergency Assistance offered by Federal Way Community Caregiving Network
Provides rent, gas vouchers and bus tickets for residents of the Federal Way School District. Cannot be more than one month behind for rent assistance. Visit in person during intake hours. Limited assistance on a first come first served basis.
*Only 2 gas vouchers available each Tuesday (total)*.
Provides partial emergency rent assistance and limited (two per session) gasoline vouchers or bus tickets.
Help can only be in one area: rent, gasoline voucher or bus tickets. Only a limited number of households can be helped. Help is on a first come first served basis.
Offers information and referral to other community resources.
Financial Assistance offered by Hopelink in Sno-Valley
Offers emergency financial assistance to residents of the Snoqualmie Valley. **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.
Homelessness Prevention offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish The Willows
Provides case management and financial assistance for rent and utilities to those within Seattle city limits.
Provides case management and financial assistance for renters within Seattle city limits who are at imminent risk of losing their housing and who have exhausted all efforts and resources elsewhere.
Also assists with utility payments for those with a shut-off or disconnection notice.
Program helps renters:
-Stabilize housing and maintain a permanent residence
-Develop and implement personal and professional skills and goals that will lead to economic self-sufficiency and personal success
Basic Needs Assistance offered at Shoreline Community Care
Provides limited help with eviction prevention, move-in, utilities and other basic needs for Shoreline residents ONLY (N of 145th); organization encourages spiritual involvement. Must make an appointment for assistance.
Provides limited financial assistance for rent, move-in costs and utilities,
May have limited assistance for bus tickets.
CANNOT assist with:
- ID
- motel vouchers
$ 250 max per request.
Funds are sent directly to the landlord or utility company.
Volunteers conduct an interview to determine need.
Participation in a local church not required to receive help.
Clients may receive assistance once every 12 months.
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 DSHS Community Services Office on Capitol Hill
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Recovery & Emergency Financial Assistance for Musicians offered at MusiCares Foundation
Provides financial assistance and addiction recovery services for musicians and others with at least five years professional experience in the music industry or credited contribution to six commercially released recordings or videos.
Provides emergency financial assistance to musicians and recording industry professionals in times of need.
Assistance grants may be applied to medical and dental expenses, such as doctor/dentist/hospital bills, prescriptions, addiction recovery treatment, psychotherapy and treatment for chronic illnesses.
Assistance may also be provided for emergency rent and utility payments.
Also provides addiction recovery services and support and referrals to other appropriate agencies.
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.
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.
Shared Bread Emergency Assistance offered by Kent United Methodist Church
Provides assistance with evictions, and with energy/water bill shut-offs for residents of the Kent School District. Assistance limited to once every 12 months; notice required.
Provides financial assistance toward preventing evictions or preventing a power or water shutoff.
Three rent assistance appointments and five utility assistance appointments are scheduled each Monday, with appointments usually held on Wednesdays.
Student Support Services offered by United Way Benefits Hub at Shoreline Community College
Helps students stay enrolled in school through benefits enrollment, homelessness prevention, campus food pantry, and referrals to other support services. Must be an enrolled student taking classes worth at least six credits. Zoom and in-person appointments available.
Helps college students stay enrolled in school by offering benefits access, financial coaching, income supports, and referrals to other support services.
Limited emergency financial grants available for homelessness prevention and emergencies.
Students meet one-on-one with a coach to discuss college and career goals.
Appointments typically last one hour, but there is no limit to the number of appointments.
Typical areas of assistance:
- Managing debt
- Signing up for ORCA LIFT, SNAP/EBT, health insurance, WIC, etc.
- Building credit & pulling credit reports
- Budgeting
- Scholarships
- Tax preparation
- Access to on-campus food pantry
- Referrals to additional resources
Student Support Services offered by United Way Benefits Hub at University of Washington/Cascadia College Bothell
Helps students stay enrolled in school through benefits enrollment, homelessness prevention, campus food pantry, and referrals to other support services. Must be an enrolled student taking classes worth at least six credits. Zoom and in-person appointments available.
Helps college students stay enrolled in school by offering benefits access, financial coaching, income supports, and referrals to other support services.
Limited emergency financial grants available for homelessness prevention and emergencies.
Students meet one-on-one with a coach to discuss college and career goals.
Appointments typically last one hour, but there is no limit to the number of appointments.
Typical areas of assistance:
- Managing debt
- Signing up for ORCA LIFT, SNAP/EBT, health insurance, WIC, etc.
- Building credit & pulling credit reports
- Budgeting
- Scholarships
- Tax preparation
- Access to on-campus food pantry
- Referrals to additional resources