United Way of King County, King County and City of Seattle Announce $5 million Investment in Rental Assistance Program to Keep Families Affected by COVID-19 from Experiencing Homelessness
Applications for rental assistance are open for a limited time today, Monday, April 13 until 5pm. Due to volume of requests, applications will be closed at 5pm today.
Seattle–United Way of King County, in partnership with King County, the City of Seattle and the Seattle Foundation, announced on April 10th the launch of a $5 million investment in United Way’s expanded Home Base program to provide rental assistance to King County households that have lost all or part of their income due to the coronavirus pandemic. These funds will go into United Way’s Community Relief Fund. It is estimated they will help up to 2,500 families stay in their homes.
This new agreement will help King County residents who are late on their rent, have experienced a significant reduction in wages as a result of the public health crisis, and whose income is at or below 50% of Area Median Income (AMI).
Community members in need of rental assistance will be able to access the funds by calling 211 or completing an application online. Translation services will be available through 211.
Resources for Homeowners
If you are having trouble or may soon have trouble making your mortgage payment due to a COVID-9 related illness or economic hardship, help may be available. Contact the Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC) at 877-894-4663 or email info@homeownership-wa.org. The Office of Housing foreclosure prevention rescue fund may be accessed by contacting the WHRC.
Mayor Durkan Signs Emergency Order to Halt Residential Evictions
(March 14, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed an emergency order to put into place a temporary moratorium on residential evictions, which will keep Seattle families from losing their homes as a result of impacts from the pandemic. The temporary moratorium will begin immediately in the City of Seattle for any residential eviction action related to the non-payment of rent. Tenants are required to continue paying their rent if they are able and should work with their landlords on payment plans if they are experiencing financial hardship.
For FAQs about the Temporary Eviction Moratorium click here.
Eviction Moratorium Infographic
Additional COVID-19 Resources
Unemployment Insurance
The Washington Employment Security Department adopted emergency rules to help workers impacted by COVID-19 related temporary lay-offs, school closures, isolation and quarantine. Resources are also available for employers.
Economic Impact Payments
The federal government is providing and Economic Impact Payments of $1200 for individuals and $2400 for married couples. If you did not file an income tax return, you can enter your payment information on the IRS web site. You do not need to submit information if you receive Social Security, Railroad Retirement or SSDI benefits. The IRS will automatically send your payment.
COVID-19: Resources for Community - Compilation of programs and resources for City of Seattle, King County, Washington State, federal, and community programs to help residents impacted by COVID-19.
COVID-19: Office of Housing Resources - Compiled list of resources for Affordable Housing Providers, Homeowners and Renters related to COVID-19.
COVID 19: Public Health – Seattle & King County - If you have any medical or health questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact Public Health – Seattle & King County.
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