Financial Assistance

We offer short-term, limited financial assistance to cover an unexpected financial crisis, such as job loss, interruption in income, or unexpected expenses that threaten stability.

We receive more requests than we can accept and are not able to assist everyone who requests assistance.

We may be able to help with:

  • Rent assistance, including current and past due rent
  • Move-in costs (You must already have a unit identified and an agreement made with the landlord and be able to submit the lease, ledger, and landlord W-9).
  • Utilities
  • Unexpected bills such as medical, dental, car repair, etc.

We cannot help with:

  • Finding housing for you
  • Financial assistance for emergency shelter
  • Motel/hotel costs
  • Housing location support
  • Mortgage payments
  • Homeowners’ association payments
  • Home repairs

Do you qualify?

  • You have low-income or very low income
  • For rental assistance:
    • You will need to submit a lease, ledger, and W-9 from your landlord
    • Your ledger must show that prior to your current hardship situation your household has had the ability to consistently pay rent without assistance
    • You must show you will be able to pay rent going forward without further assistance
  • For move-in costs, you must have a unit identified, have an agreement with the landlord, and be able to submit the lease, ledger, and W-9 from your landlord
  • For utilities or other bills, you must have a copy of the bill or invoice

Next Steps

  • Fill out the online application on a Monday. The application is only open on Mondays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Watch your email. We will email you by the Thursday after you apply to let you know the status of your application (check your spam/junk folder).
  • Explore other options. Because we cannot help everyone who applies, so please visit Washington 211 or dial 2-1-1 on your phone to find additional resources, shelter, and housing options.

Request Financial Assistance

Available ONLY on Mondays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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