Behind in rent? There's a lottery that could help you out.
King County has launched a new Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program. To qualify, you must fill out an interest form (just once, please). These are then entered into a weekly lottery. The sooner you enter the lottery, the more chances you have of being selected.
Why a lottery? There are not enough funds to cover everyone, but some may get relief.
- You can find information, form, and eligibility requirements in English here.
- For Spanish, click here
- All other languages, click here (and then select the language)
Questions? Give The Arc of King County's housing support staff a call:
- 206-829-7002 - Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm
- 206-486-9193 - Friday, 1 pm to 4 pm
- Or, call the 211 program, 1-800-621-4636 or 206-461-3610
How households qualify:
- Income is at or below 50 percent of area median income for 60 days (50% AMI for King County is $51,298 annually for a family of four, or $4275 a month)
- Owe past rent since March 1
- Renting in King County, WA
- Additional screening requirements must be met
- Citizenship is not required
What you will need:
- Documentation of income, if possible
- A W-9 form and agreement signature will be requested from the landlord
Program goals
- Prevent evictions
- Target limited resources to people most likely to become homeless after eviction
- Target limited resources to people most likely to suffer severe health consequences because of eviction
- Promote equity in who is served, with a focus on equity for groups of people who historically have not been provided equitable access to rent assistance and those disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak
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Got landlord-tenant issues? The Housing Justice Project may be able to help. Call 360-334-4007 or email info@ccvlp.org
