Seattle and King County
We understand navigating housing support services is difficult, confusing, and more is needed. We hope these resources are helpful to you or a friend. Housing resources are dependent on available funding and change often. Please visit this page for updated information.
Need Emergency Housing or an Immediate Shelter?
Everyone
Visit King County 2.1.1 | Call 2.1.1 or 1.800.621.4636 | Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Families
Visit Mary’s Place | Call 206.245.1026 | Monday – Sunday 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Facing Eviction?
King County Residents
Call the live King County Tenant Resource Hotline at 206.580.0762 or 1.855.485.8767 | Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Need Rental Assistance?
King County Residents
Connect with United Way of King County and complete an intake form at www.uwkc.org/renthelp.
Seattle Residents
Connect with our Neighborhood House team by calling 206.825.2581 | First Monday of the month 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Funding is limited and financial assistance is subject to availability.
Apply for a Housing Choice Voucher through Seattle Housing Authority
The Housing Choice Voucher program helps low-income families, individuals, seniors and people with disabilities pay their monthly rent for apartments or houses in Seattle.
For Families with Student in Seattle Public Schools
Connect with our Neighborhood House team by filling out this form here.
For Community College Students
If you or a member of your household is a student at a community college, connect with a the United Way of King County Benefits Hub Coach.
For Refugees and Humanitarian Immigrants
The DSHS Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance is partnering with community-based organizations to offer short-term housing assistance for recently arrived refugees and humanitarian immigrants in financial need. This short-term assistance can help with housing-related costs, including rent, security deposits, utility payments and other approved fees.
The Housing Stabilization Services program prioritizes new arrivals, but contracted providers may serve eligible households who have been here for up to five years.
Full list of the partner community providers and contact information
Need Assistance to Exit Homelessness?
Everyone
Visit Regional Access Point
The Regional Access Point (RAP) entry points are resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Individuals and families experiencing homelessness may call ahead to schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment for a Coordinated Entry (CE) Housing Triage Tool, households must contact a Regional Access Point directly.
Families with Student in Public School
If you are a family with a student attending a public school, contact the school counselor and request McKinney-Vento services.
Community College Students
If you or a member of your household is a student at a community college, connect with a the United Way of King County Benefits Hub Coach.
Get Help for Domestic Violence
DVHopeline
206-737-0242
dvhopeline.org
King County Resources
kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/how-do-i/domestic-violence