Getting help paying rent is still possible, even though the Eviction Moratorium's have expired.

Start by calling Washington State at 206-461-3200. You'll be asked to explain your situation and give your address for referrals to specific agencies serving the area where you live.

Contact your landlord, preferably in writing, to let them know you might be late and are applying for assistance.

While the criteria keeps changing depending on how much funds are available, it is currently possible to obtain up to 9 months of back rent owed plus up to 3 months of future rent.

Here are some resources in King County:

Seattle / King County Resources:

All Seattle Kids Home (206) 488-2692 

Multi-lingual service focuses on families in imminent risk of homelessness. They can provide critical resources to help families remain in safe housing or find new housing.

Attain Housing 425-828-0489

Rent assistance is only available to households with dependent children under 18, and only to these cities: Kirkland, Woodinville, Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Kenmore, Sammamish, Issaquah, Duvall, Carnation.

Byrd Barr Place (206) 812-4940 / 722 18th Ave, Seattle

Byrd Barr Place is committed to preventing homelessness in Seattle. They can help avoid eviction with temporary rental assistance or connect you to housing resources.

Catholic Community Services (206) 328-5724

Offers King County residents emergency assistance. At most once per year, the non-profit provides move-in cost assistance, eviction prevention, emergency rent help, and limited motel and shelter vouchers.

El Centro De La Raza (206) 329-0786

Provides assistance for various types of housing emergencies.

Jewish Family Service (206) 861-8796

JFS provides services to people of all backgrounds as well as Jewish individuals and families. Financial assistance may be available for emergencies like eviction prevention, move-in costs such as first/last months’ rent and security deposits, medical expenses, past due utility bills, transportation, or school clothes.

LifeWire (425)746-1940

LifeWire helps victims of DV situations to assist with their rent. They’ll also help them with finding new housing and really work hard to prevent homelessness among DV victims and their children.

Neighborhood House 206-825-2581

Neighborhood House focuses on coaching people toward finding their own solutions and provides one-time rental and move-in assistance, landlord mediation, housing location, job training, placement and retention, and financial counseling. Our clients include those who live in the city of Seattle and are in danger of being evicted or are at risk of losing their utilities. 

For more information, please contact Marilynn Harris at homelessnessprevention@nhwa.org or by phone at 206-825-2581. Referrals are taken the first week of every month.

Plymouth Housing Group (206) 374-9409 / 2113 3rd Avenue, Seattle
Provides permanent, supportive housing for single adults 18 years or older who are homeless or have income less than 30% of local median income.

Queen Anne Helpline (206) 282-1540

Provides limited emergency rent assistance to prevent eviction from homes and apartments.

Solid Ground. (206) 694-6767
Some limited one-time rental assistance is offered. However more extensive is free eviction counseling, and basically free advice for those who receive eviction notices. Also, get advice and support including information on tenants' rights and responsibilities.

Saint Vincent de Paul Financial Assistance (206) 767-6449 / 5950 4th Ave S, Seattle

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is one of the largest charity organizations in the country. They are committed to providing social services, resources and financial assistance across the United States. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul parish near you is a non-profit that offers a unique style of personal assistance with food, clothing, gasoline, medicine, rent, utilities, and transportation to people facing economic or emotional crises. People of all backgrounds and religions can get assistance.

Salvation Army - Veteran Men's Shelter (206) 447-9944 option 5 for Emergency Assistance / 811 Maynard Ave S, Seattle

Resources can help with housing needs, with a focus on preventing homelessness in the King County area. Some of the services can include eviction prevention, move-in and security deposit assistance, limited rent help, and utility bill assistance. Counseling services are provided at the same time. Any type of assistance paid out is by appointment only and may require an interview process. Zip codes they service: 98101, 98102, 98104, 98108 (excludes South Park) 98109, 98112, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98134, 98144, 98199.

United Churches Emergency Fund (206) 524-7885 / 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle

Can offer emergency assistance up to once per year. Income limitations are in place. Call the program to get emergency financial assistance and referrals to non-profits.

Wellspring Family Services Housing Services (206) 902-4271 / 1900 Rainier Ave. S. Seattle

Offers programs including eviction prevention and rental assistance. Among other housing programs and services, the agency provides limited financial assistance and cash grants for low-income (50% or less of HUD income guidelines) and working poor individuals and families. In addition, speak to a counselor about housing stability services, advocacy, and eviction prevention programs.

West Seattle Helpline (206) 932 – 4357
Provides limited emergency rent assistance to prevent eviction from homes and apartments.

World Relief Seattle (253) 277-1121

Provides assistance for refugees and immigrants new to the USA. www.worldrelieftseattle.org

YWCA (206) 461-4851 

Hundreds of non-profit and charities are part of the YWCA or they work closely with the organization. The agency provides several services to women, their children, and families. Every year millions of people turn to the non-profit for help with child care, economic empowerment, employment, and assistance for domestic violence. The YWCA also supports veterans and their families.