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Rent assistance in Seattle and King County
There is rent payment help from charity organizations, churches and government programs in Seattle and King County. All the organizations provide financial resources to help low-income families that are facing housing challenges.
People in need can access emergency rent assistance, housing vouchers to pay for an apartment, get help with security deposits, and even free legal advice. Find places near you that help pay rent in King County WA.
Places to get help with rent in Seattle WA and King County
Rent assistance in Seattle and King County.
In Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Renton, and throughout King County, various charities and local organizations offer rental assistance. There is also money to pay for moving deposit help, mobile home lot rent and free motel vouchers for extended stay rooms.
Keep in mind that the organizations that offer financial help often have limited funding and may come with waiting lists, such as for Section 8 housing vouchers. However, there are also no-wait-list apartments available and look here for apartments that accept section 8 vouchers
It’s important to apply as soon as possible in order to get help with back rent, especially if there is a possibility of imminent eviction. Organizations typically require applications before an eviction notice is issued. Whether a King County tenant needs advice on dealing with a landlord, tips for applying for rental assistance, or exploring housing voucher options, early action is key.
Places to get help with rent in Seattle WA and King County: Catholic Community Services
offers King County residents emergency financial assistance, including to pay for housing. At most once per year, the non-profit provides move-in cost assistance, eviction prevention, emergency rent help and limited free motel or shelter vouchers.
There are a few locations in the region. Some of the requests for financial assistance may be addressed by the charity issuing loans for paying those rent or housing costs. Other social services and referrals are available too. Call (206) 323-6336 for more information on rent help, even help with finding affordable housing that does not have a wait list .
Another Location is 100 23rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144. Call 206-328-5755 University Churches Emergency Fund will offer emergency rent payment assistance up to once per year.
Income limitations are in place. Call the program to get emergency financial assistance and referrals to non-profits. Financial help is limited to generally under a couple hundred dollars at most once in a 12-month period.
Location is 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 dial 206-524-7885. Kent WA specific organizations exist as well, several that focuses on providing grant money to pay rent and other bills. Both the government and local Kent WA charities offer temporary and long term help.
Find more details on rent assistance in Kent WA St. Vincent de Paul of King County: Main office is 5972 4th Ave S, but there are other church locations in King County. Seattle, WA 98108. Phone: 206-767-6449
Free legal aid for low-income renters in King County
Focus on the low income, women, single moms, immigrants, and seniors. A shelter, transitional housing, one time rent help, legal aid for housing discrimination, and other support is arranged to low-income families.
They offer emergency rent, deposit, and utility help through local chapters. More on King County Washington St. Vincent housing assistance Jewish Family Service . Regardless of religion, this agency may offer rent assistance.
Dial 206-461-3240. They are located at 1601 16th Ave, Seattle 98122. Get referral to programs, including emergency financial assistance. Programs offered can help cover and pay for refundable security deposits for families and individuals with children who were previously homeless in King County.
Keep in mind that limited housing, rent and shelter funds are available. However free vouchers, including motel and hotel, are available as well.
Salvation Army has multiple locations in King County
The charity organization can provide emergency rent assistance for those low income individuals and families who have eviction notice. A counselor can also assist with move ins. Also limited utility bill assistance is offered to tenants.
This is in addition to all rental programs. One is at 9501 Greenwood N Ave, Seattle, Washington 98103 (phone (206) 783-1225). There is also a rent program and homeless shelter at Pike Street in Seattle (phone 206-447-9944).
White Center Corps is at 9050 16th SW Ave, Seattle, WA 98106. Call (206) 767-3150. Eviction help, including emergency funds for back rent, is offered for verifiable crisis. Hopelink only covers north and east King County (not the city of Seattle). They are non-profit that helps renters and struggling families.
There may be funds or loans may be issued for paying rent, move in costs, or security deposits. Low income families, seniors, and disabled may all benefit. Some of the locations are Bellevue (dial (425) 943-7555), Kirkland (call (425) 943-7555), Redmond (phone (425) 882-0241), Carnation (Call 425-333-4163 or (425) 882-0241) and other spots.
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services only offers rent support to residents of the island from 2040 84th SE Ave, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Financial aid may be offered for everything from rent to a deposit or water/electric bills. They also have shelter and other programs - in addition to the rent help.
Call (206) 275-7611. Sound Generations (Senior Services)
- For seniors over 60 years old, the center can provide information and assistance about a range of services for those who need help. Call them for information on financial resources and support, including one time rent help as well as assistance with applying for federal and state subsidies.
Dial (206) 448 - 3110. Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle: Location is 105 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Phone: (206) 461-3792:
They offer help to King County people on color. Minorities and immigrants will get help paying rent or placement into affordable housing, all of which is provided to help the disadvantaged gain stability.
The emergency rental payment help is part of the regional eviction prevention programs with the United Way.
King County United Way
covers the entire region, in partnership with local churches and charities like the United Way. they coordinate loans, grants and more for rental costs, and learn more here. https://www.uwkc.org/renthelp/: Washington State Department Of Social And Health Services Office has multiple offices in King County.
Programs include Housing and Essential Needs (HEN), emergency help with rent to stop homelessness, as well as TANF cash aid. There are also free motel vouchers, disability grants and benefits for the poor. Or apply for Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN) for mortgages, utilities or rent payments.
Call (877) 501-2233. 805 156th NE Ave, Bellevue, WA 98007 Capitol Hill Emergency services are from 1700 E. Cherry St., Seattle, Washington 98122. King County North Social Service office - 9600 College Way North, Seattle, WA 98103. White Center - 9650 15th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106: Auburn Social Services and Housing - 810 28th St.
N.E., Auburn, Washington 98002 King County Eastside, 805 156th Ave NE N40-1, Bellevue, WA 98007: Renton low income families, 500 SW 7th St., Renton, Washington 98057: Ranier, 3600 S. Graham St., Seattle, WA 98118.
Very limited eviction help or rent money may be offered from: All Seattle Kids Home . It is for residents with kids under the age of 25, including single moms or dads, immigrants, and low income. Grants for rent, case management, and more may be provided. Phone - 206-488-2692. Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ 4851 Tolt Avenue, Carnation, WA 98014.
Call 425-333-4254. Small dollar amounts of rent or other financial assistance may be offered from the Good Neighbor Fund, at most twice per year. Vine Maple Place:
Only people local to the region can use the center at 21730 Dorre Don Way Southeast, Maple Valley, WA 98038. Call 425-432-2119
Single moms (or dads) may get rent help, budgeting or life skills classes, legal aid, and other advice. Also pregnant women can get emergency rental or security deposit grants. Shoreline Community Care 16311 Linden N Ave, Shoreline, WA 98133. Phone (206) 496-3116 Security deposit or utility connection fees, first months rent, and other moving expenses may be paid from the Christian, faith based charity.
Central Area Motivation Program . While this focuses on energy assistance, they may be a place to call to get information on rent and emergency housing programs too. Funds are limited and focused on Seattle's Central District. Dial 206-812-4940 Share & Care House focuses on addressing the lack of affordable housing and also homeless prevention services.
The King County non-profit can help families apply for government grants for housing (electric bills or rent). They administer self-sufficiency through Independent Families, and even operate transitional housing such as Independence House. Find more details on Share and Care House assistance Rapid rehousing and grant money to pay rent to stop homelessness are available to deal with a crisis.
Tenants that are struggling, or families living in or near poverty can receive financial help. There are also housing programs for single moms and homes with children that live there.
Eviction assistance and homeless prevention can assist with housing costs such as rent or energy bills. One major benefit to the King County program is it provides other support services to tenants, and this includes free legal advice or representation in housing court.
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