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Disaster Cash Assistance Program offered by DSHS Community Services Offices

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Resource Name:Disaster Cash Assistance Program offered by DSHS Community Services Offices

Eligibility

Residents of Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and Spokane Tribe of Indians affected by the Aug. 2026 wildfires. Must have experienced a loss of property or income. This includes an inability to go to work. Generally must be income-eligible for TANF but some households that are over the income limit may qualify if they have financial losses that will not be covered within 30 days that reduce the amount of countable income and could bring a household under the net income limit. Assistance is available regardless of citizenship status and does not require applicants to provide a Social Security number.

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm. Hours for application eligibility interviews are 8am-2pm.
(877) 501-2233

Voice

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Statewide Customer Service Contact Center

Application process

Apply online and then call the Customer Service Contact Center to complete the required interview. People can also call the Customer Service Contact Center to complete the entire application process over the phone. A new application and interview are required for each request.

Fees

None.

Service area

WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Interpreter services
Offer cash benefits to people who are not eligible for other cash assistance programs who have been affected by a disaster. Eligible households will receive their benefits for one month in a 12-month period during an emergency. The benefit amount depends on household size, income and need, ranging from a maximum of $450 for a single person to a maximum of $1,662 for a household of 10 or more people. Once approved, people will receive their benefits on an existing Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, card or a new EBT card will be sent via U. S. Mail.

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Washington 211

Providing organization

DSHS Community Services Offices
Helps people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency by providing financial assistance for food, medical expenses and ID cards to those who are eligible. Also provides limited cash assistance. Additional programs available for refugees, families and people with disabilities.