Housing and Rent Assistance
This page offers information about resources to help connect individuals to rental assistance and legal support for tenants, organized into the following sections:
South Seattle College Emergency Funds, Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
A WA state grant provides support for students experiencing homelessness and/ or a housing crisis. Complete the South Seattle College Emergency Funds application to begin a Housing Needs Assessment and discuss basic needs, locate housing support and services, and make an Individual Housing Plan
- Visit the Emergency Funds Website to access the application
- CEA: Regional Access Points: Primary starting point for homeless resource assistance in King County.
- Emergency Shelter and Services: Updated brochures for Emergency Shelters and Services
- Emergency Family Intake Line: Parenting with children in urgent housing crisis call 206-245-1026
Community Affordable Housing: Seattle has multiple non-profit community supportive affordable housing programs.
- Explore these sites and learn about eligibility and how to get on waitlists.
Public Housing Authorities List of all Public Housing Authorities in Washington. These include Subsidized Housing, Section 8 Housing Vouchers, and Low Income Housing.
- Most require a waitlist. Explore by city or county and learn how to get on their waitlist.
AptFinder.org:The properties listed include both subsidized and non-subsidized apartment rentals, designed to help low-income families, individuals, seniors, and persons with disabilities find affordable housing
- Housing search tools, simple explanations, easy to follow instructions, helpful information
Solid Ground Housing Resources and King County Regional Homelessness Authority Great comprehensive websites for understanding homelessness, finding housing resources and navigating rental challenges in our community.