Assistance for Renters

Multi-Service Center Emergency & Transitional Housing

Emergency Assistance Program - Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and utility assistance to residents. Tuesdays 9:30 AM – Noon Contact: 253.893.0024. to learn more click here.

Governor Inslee extended a statewide moratorium on evictions of residential tenants.

On April 10, the United Way began offering one month of rental assistance to people in King County struggling to pay rent due to the coronavirus. To learn more, click here.

Assistance for Homeowners

If you are a homeowner experiencing financial hardship directly or indirectly related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your mortgage is owned by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae, contact your loan servicer (the company listed on your mortgage statement) right away to discuss your options. Freddie Mac has directed its loan servicers to provide mortgage relief options which are described at this link. Fannie Mae has directed its loan services to provide mortgage relief options described at this link.

If you don’t have enough money to pay, contact your lender or landlord immediately. Help includes:

• Washington Homeownership Hotline (877-894-HOME)
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggestions
• Rental assistance & counseling (800-569-4287)
• List of Housing Counseling Agencies

Housing Stabilization Assistance for Veterans

Eligibility for Assistance

• Veterans, service members, and their families
• Already live in King County, Washington
• Are behind in rent or mortgage
• Are economically impacted by COVID
• Monthly gross household income (generally) at or below 60% of Area Median Income

To Access COVID Housing Stabilization Assistance:

Seattle KCVP - Phone: 206-477-8282

Tukwila KCVP - Phone: 206-477-7022

Find Covid-19 testing locations near you. Here you will find community-based sites, local clinics, drive-through sites, your local health department phone number, and additional lists and maps of sites in the area, provided by the Department of Health.

King County Regional Donations Connector web page is live.

Donating blood is a safe activity, and there is no risk of contracting coronavirus from the blood donation process.

Bloodworks Northwest has more information on coronavirus, who is eligible to donate blood, and donation locations. You can make an appointment for donating at a center or drive to minimize wait time.

The American Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. If you are healthy and feeling well, please make an appointment to donate this week by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1.800.733.2767).

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has developed a list of financial resources for Washington consumers impacted by the Coronavirus. We will add to this list as more resources become available.

Student Loans. If you need help with your student loans, you may be able to temporarily suspend your payments by applying for a deferment or forbearance from the US Department of Education.

If you need help paying your utility bills, contact your service provider immediately. They may be able to offer financial assistance. In addition, the following service providers are taking the following steps:

The City of SeaTac....

Puget Sound Energy will not disconnect customers, will waive late fees, and offers payments plans.

The Utilities and Transportation Commission offers energy assistance programs.

The federal government also has assistance programs to help with telephone and heating bills.

Comcast is offering free WiFi hot spots, unlimited data, and no disconnects or late fees.

If you’re looking for help feeding yourself or your family, visit the Food Lifeline website to find a partner food bank, food pantry, or hot meal program in your neighborhood. This food is free and available to you, even if you don’t qualify for SNAP or EBT.

Washington State offers cash assistance to families with one-time financial hardships through programs under the Department of Social and Health Services. The Family Emergency Assistance Program is being expanded to include families without children.

The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner has resources and information available for consumers who have insurance related questions.

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner – COVID-19 Resources Information from the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

If you have experienced sexual assault and need support, or if you would like more information about sexual violence, call King County Sexual Assault Resource Center’s 24-hour Resource Line at 888.99.VOICE or visit www.kcsarc.org/gethelp.