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Provides rent and/or deposit assistance for for individuals released from inpatient psychiatric facilities within the past 12 months.
Provides long-term rental assistance to eligible individuals with behavioral health needs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program supports housing stability through rental subsidies paired with ongoing case management and support services. Participants must engage in behavioral health treatment and work with a care team. Services are intended to help clients avoid institutionalization, reduce crisis service use, and maintain stable housing.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers a rental deposit program for Island County residents at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Offers a rental deposit program for Island County residents at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Priority to households who are homeless at the time of application.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) may provide non-cash housing and other assistance for those who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical or mental incapacity. Sometimes housing help is available. Requires referral from DSHS.
Provides non-cash housing and other assistance for those who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical or mental incapacity.
Housing and Essential Needs grant funds:
- Can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
- Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, and security deposit.
- Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage and utility deposits.
Essential Needs:
Assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes.
Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Laundry Products
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Bus Fare
Administers the first point of entry for those who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to get assistance with their housing condition. Provides various programs, including the Coordinated Entry System.
Administers the first point of entry for those who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to get assistance with their housing condition. Provides various programs, including the Coordinated Entry System.
Services may include assistance finding housing, eviction prevention/rental assistance, rental deposit, transitional housing.
Offers a program for homeless youth ages 12-24, specially designed for youth between 12-24 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Legal assistance is also available.
Provides a standardized access, assessment, and referral process for housing and other services, such as case management, housing stability plan, legal assistance, and referrals to emergency or permanent housing. Placement in a program is dependent on funding and program availability.
Categories
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Homeless Diversion Programs
Community Shelters
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Helps low-income individuals and families obtain a more nutritious diet by supplementing their income with Basic Food benefits. Monthly benefit amounts vary based on the number of people living in the household, income, and living expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, childcare and child support.
Provides an ATM/debit-like card used to access food benefits to eligible low-income households.
Food Stamp guidelines are as follows:
1. Exempt goods that may not be purchased with food stamps:
- Cigarettes
- Pet food
- Non-edible household items
- Alcoholic beverages
- Food purchased at a restaurant
2. Time limits: Benefits do not expire and may be used at any time.
3. Expedited service: Households defined as destitute and having little net monthly income or resources may be eligible for expedited service, i.e. they may be able to pick up their benefits no later than the fifth day following application if they are eligible for benefits.
Disaster Food Benefits:
DSHS can replace EBT benefits for recipients of Washington's Basic Food program if food was lost due to a declared disaster.
For DSHS to replace the benefits, the customer must report the loss within 10 days from the date the loss occurred. DSHS will replace the value of the amount of food lost in the disaster, up to the total amount of the customer's monthly allotment of Basic Food.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes. Financial assistance may include rent, utilities, and move-in assistance if funding is available.
Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Offers financial help with rent, water, and electric when funding is available.
This community charity will try to help with rent and utility bills.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Rental Deposit Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
State Disability Insurance Applications
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
TANF Applications
Rental Deposit Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Assists in need veterans and their families by providing financial cash grants. Grants are to be used for needs such as: food, rent, utilities, transportation, medical expenses, burial/cremation, home/appliance/auto repairs, and clothing.
Washington State law and the Kitsap County code have established the Veterans Assistance Fund as a steady source of tax dollars to be utilized for the needs of indigent veterans and their families. A portion of property tax collected in Kitsap County is earmarked for the VAF. The overall goal is to assist all veterans-in-the-need back into mainstream society by ensuring they understand all the programs available to them. Temporary emergency assistance is available for: Rental and mortgage assistance Energy or utilities assistance Food assistance Transportation assistance Medical and prescription coverage Burial or cremation assistance Auto repair Appliance repair Clothing
Categories
Academic Records Fee Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Moving Services
Bus Fare
Gas Money
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Benefits Screening
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
TANF Applications
Water Service Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Helps homeless veteran individuals and families move toward housing stability. Participants may be referred to employment and training programs and help accessing benefits. Financial assistance may be available for rental deposits, and other household needs.
Helps homeless veteran individuals and families move toward housing stability. Program participants may be referred to employment and training programs, financial and community resources, and help accessing benefits.
Financial assistance may be available for rental deposits and other household needs.
Categories
Case/Care Management
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Water Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Rent Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Rental Deposit Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Water Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
TANF Applications
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Case/Care Management
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Assists families and individuals with an ongoing housing program to prevent homelessness. Services may include rental assistance, eviction prevention, HEN, and limited permanent supported housing services. Toiletries available only for HEN clients.
Provides various housing programs for families and individuals living in Asotin County. Offers Coordinated Entry, Homeless Diversion, and Housing and Essential Needs (HEN).
- Coordinated entry is a process developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access and are quickly identified, assessed for, referred, and connected to housing and assistance based on their strengths and needs.
- Diversion is a fast paced, short-term case management program that can assist the individual/household(s) with solving problems and barriers by utilizing the existing strengths and resources of the individual/household(s). We can assist with limited flexible funding, based on eligibility, in order to assist the individual/household with obtaining permanent housing which can include relocation and other activities that support obtaining permanent.
- Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Cleaning Products
Homeless Diversion Programs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Local Transit Passes
Offers aid to prevent or end homelessness as determined to fit the needs of the applicant.
A broad continuum of housing programs through the housing resource center which provide rental assistance and counseling to at-risk or homeless families seeking permanent, stable housing.
Categories
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Education Volunteer Opportunities
Rental Deposit Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Home Rental Listings
Gift Card Donation Programs
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing
Provides rapid re-housing for homeless veteran families and single adults. Works with clients to help them find housing.
Provides move-in assistance for veteran families and single adults. Works with clients to help them find sustainable housing.
Case managers are able to complete assessments in the community.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Case/Care Management
Provides emergency rent assistance to Bellevue children and their families, or first month's rent for families moving from within Bellevue to another location in Bellevue. Please visit website for more information.
Offers emergency assistance toward the following:
- First month's rent for families experiencing homelessness in Bellevue and moving into a Bellevue unit
- Emergency Rent Assistance for Bellevue tenants facing eviction
- Utility assistance
Payment goes directly to provider. Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are depleted.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Case/Care Management
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Rental Deposit Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Helps homeless veteran individuals and families move toward housing stability. Participants may be referred to employment and training programs and help accessing benefits. Financial assistance may be available for rental deposits, and other household needs.
Helps homeless veteran individuals and families move toward housing stability. Program participants may be referred to employment and training programs, financial and community resources, and help accessing benefits.
Financial assistance may be available for rental deposits and other household needs.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Case/Care Management
Provides limited help with eviction prevention, move-in, utilities and other basic needs for Shoreline residents ONLY (N of 145th); organization encourages spiritual involvement. Must make an appointment for assistance.
Provides limited financial assistance for rent, move-in costs and utilities,
May have limited assistance for bus tickets.
CANNOT assist with:
- ID
- motel vouchers
$ 250 max per request.
Funds are sent directly to the landlord or utility company.
Volunteers conduct an interview to determine need.
Participation in a local church not required to receive help.
Clients may receive assistance once every 12 months.
Categories
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Provides rapid re-housing services for homeless families and individuals--limited rent assistance and case management are secondary services. Access point for the Coordinated Entry program, which provides shelter and housing services for people experiencing homelessness.
Provides rapid rehousing services for unsheltered homeless - short term rent assistance and case management are provided as a secondary service. Access point for the Coordinated Entry program, which provides shelter and housing services for people experiencing homelessness.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Water Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
TANF Applications
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Rental Deposit Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Offers emergency financial assistance to residents of Bellevue, Medina and Mercer Island. **FOR INCOME AT or BELOW 200% FPL or 50% AMI**
Offers emergency financial assistance to families and individuals who are experiencing a short-term financial crisis. Possible types of assistance include rent, move-in costs, power bills, prescriptions, water or sewer bills, auto repair, medical bills and others.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
TANF Appeals/Complaints
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance