The deadline is approaching for individuals and small landlords to apply for rental assistance from King County.
King County Executive Dow Constantine recently announced over $41 million in funding for eviction prevention and rental assistance that will help up to 10,000 households experiencing COVID-related economic challenges remain safe and stable in their homes.
The King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program will provide individuals and families throughout King County economically impacted by COVID-19 due to illness, lost wages and unemployment with access to rental assistance.
Funding is prioritized for the highest-need areas and individuals in King County. To be eligible for assistance, all tenants must have an income that is at or below 50 percent of the Area Median Income over the past 60 days, and must be partially or fully behind at least one month of rent since March 1, 2020. Tenants must also meet one of several secondary criteria, such as having high rent burden, a history of homelessness or eviction, or a disability.
The fund for individual household/small landlord focuses on assisting any individual household that meets the eligibility requirements. Due to expected high demand, tenant selection will occur via a weekly lottery. Potential recipients will need submit a form to enter the lottery process online (see links below), with the first tenants and landlords drawn on September 14, 2020 and weekly thereafter until all funds are spent. Community-based organizations will assist tenants with the application process, and other nonprofit organizations will provide the actual rental assistance.
You can enter the lottery process by using the following links.
Tenant Interest Form:
Small Property Landlord Interest Form:
To access the eligibility criteria for all applicants, as well as FAQ, please visit the program’s website at https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/COVID/eviction-prevention-rent-assistance.aspx
For assistance applying, you can contact the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle at (206) 461-3792.
