 Recovering from a flood? King County has a web page with information and resources for you.
King County has put together a flood recovery page with resources to help you navigate the next steps as safely and easily as possible.
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The page has detailed information on health and safety when entering flooded property, what to do if your flooded property has a septic system, who to call if you need assistance with damage from the floods, and links to surveys to help King County estimate how much damage has happened in our area (to help us figure out if we can apply for disaster assistance for impacted people and property). |
The page also has damage level definitions, instructions for documenting damage and filing an insurance claim, how to find out if you need a permit to repair your property, what to do with used sandbags, and much more!
kingcounty.gov/flood-recovery
 The 2025 King County Flood Control District's Year-End Review is being published in January 2026 following an extraordinary and historic flood event that impacted King County and much of the surrounding region in December. That flooding, lasting from December 8 through Christmas Day, required sustained emergency response, field monitoring, and infrastructure protection efforts, and understandably delayed the release of this annual reflection.
The King County Flood Control District’s (KCFCD) Vision is: Building a future to withstand flood risks where thriving King County communities and healthy ecosystems coexist in harmony with area rivers.
The Mission is: Implementing flood risk reduction policies and projects to protect life and property while advancing various benefits including equity and social justice, sustainable livelihoods, habitat protection, salmon recovery, recreation, and resilient communities.
Both the Vision and Mission were put to the test in real time during this unprecedented flood event. As we look back on the accomplishments of 2025, we do so with a clear understanding that flood risk reduction is not theoretical. It is immediate, dynamic, and essential to the safety and resilience of our region. The work accomplished in 2025, and in years past, helped communities withstand the momentous December flood event, and it continues to guide the KCFCD efforts as recovery moves forward.
Read the full update here.
Taxpayers Can Apply for Tax Relief if Property is Damaged By Recent Flooding
In response to the recent flooding, the King County Department of Assessments is now making available an online form so owners who experienced significant damage can apply for property tax relief.
State law allows taxpayers to apply for property tax relief if their property was damaged or destroyed by recent flooding. Property damaged or destroyed is eligible for a reduction of assessed value, resulting in lower property taxes.
Information on the criteria for a claim and how to file online If you own property in King County can be found here: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor/TaxRelief/DamagedProperty.aspx
These grants aim to strengthen the capacity and improve the performance of programs, services, and processes within small to midsize organizations with active VSHSL contracts through King County. Eligible applicants must have a currently active VSHSL contract and an annual revenue of under $8 million.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Emily Mirra at emirra@kingcounty.gov.
Applications are due TODAY, January 9 at 4pm. Apply now at this link!
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The King County Hazardous Waste Management Program and its Residential Services Program are seeking applications from community-based organizations to deliver Safer Choices and hazardous waste disposal education across King County. The primary goal of this program is to reduce household exposure to harmful chemicals by increasing community awareness, promoting safer product alternatives, and supporting proper disposal practices.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Saba Al Harazi at cpres-EHS@kingcounty.gov.
Applications are due Friday, January 30 at 2pm.
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Conservation Futures grants are used to buy or conserve sites that will be used as parks and open spaces – for example, urban greenspaces and parks, natural areas, sites for habitat and stream restoration, forests, community gardens, farms, and trails. These open spaces may be used for passive recreation. Conservation Futures grants can be made to local government agencies and eligible nature conservancy or historic preservation nonprofits.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Ingrid Lundin at Ingrid.Lundin@kingcounty.gov.
Applications are due Monday, February 9, 2026 by 4pm.
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Medic One Foundation offers a limited number of grants for the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to be placed in public areas such as local government facilities, community centers, playfields, parks, and law enforcement vehicles within King and Snohomish counties. Priority will be given and grants awarded based upon demonstrated financial need, population served, location, and potential impact. Organizations must be a nonprofit or public entity.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Medic One Foundation at info@mediconefoundation.org or 425-625-2137.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply now!
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Open 4Culture is the perfect introduction to 4Culture and grants in general. 4Culture staff will walk applicants through the process and give guidance on submitting strong application materials and responsible, realistic budgets and project plans. The grant awards up to $2,500 for Arts, Heritage, and Historic Preservation projects taking place in 2026.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Scott Oshima at 4open@4culture.org or 206-263-7870.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
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