====== Housing ====== ==== Rental Assistance ==== //*Note: many individual organizations are not listed here, as they require referrals from the Coordinated Entry program and do not accept direct applications. Please call 211 to access this service.// | ^ ORGANIZATION ^ DESCRIPTION ^ DESCRIPTION ^ DATABASES | [[https://www.hud.gov/topics/rental_assistance|Housing and Urban Development (HUD)]] | Rental assistance search tool | | ::: | [[https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts|Housing and Urban Development (HUD)]] | Find your local public housing agency | ^ SHORT TERM | [[https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/5247/Direct-Services-Programs|Snohomish County Housing & Essential Needs (HEN)]] | Limited rental and utility assistance, essential needs | | ::: | Eligibility: Must receive [[https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/housing-and-essential-needs-hen-referral-program|DSHS: Housing and Essential Needs Referral (HEN)]] to receive services || | ::: | [[https://snohomishcountywa.gov/2238/Investing-In-Futures|Coordinated Entry - Snohomish County]] | One-stop application for multiple housing services | | ::: | Must live in Snohomish County and be considered homeless (living in a shelter, or place not suitable for dwelling) || | ::: | [[http://www.cocoonhouse.org/housing|Cocoon House: Arlington]] | Short-term housing for pregnant or parenting youth and their children | | ::: | [[http://www.cocoonhouse.org/housing|Cocoon House: Everett Central]] | Short-term housing for homeless youth | | ::: | [[http://www.cocoonhouse.org/housing|Cocoon House: Monroe]] | Short-term housing for homeless youth | | ::: | [[https://www.compasshealth.org/our-services/|Compass Health]] | Transitional housing and emergency motel vouchers | | ::: | Must be a Compass Health client experiencing homelessness and mental illness and/or substance use || | ::: | [[https://everett.salvationarmy.org/everett_corps/|Salvation Army Everett Corps]] | Cold weather shelter and family transitional housing | | ::: | [[https://svdpnsc.com/|St. Vincent de Paul]] | Short-term rental asistance, financial assistance | | ::: | [[https://www.ywcaworks.org/programs/pathways-women|YWCA: Pathways for Women]] | Shelter - can lead to transitional or permanent housing options | | ::: | Single women 18+ or mothers of children, who are experiencing homelessness || ^ LONG TERM | [[https://hasco.org/|Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO)]] | Section 8 rental, Senior & Disabled housing, HUD-VASH (veterans) | | ::: | [[https://www.evha.org/|Everett Housing Authority]] | Project-based voucher program, Housing Choice Vouchers | | ::: | [[https://ccsww.org/|Catholic Community Services NW]] | Programs ranging from shelter to permanent income-based housing | | ::: | Some programs require a referral through the [[https://snohomishcountywa.gov/2238/Investing-In-Futures|Coordinated Entry]] program - Call 211 || | ::: | [[http://www.cocoonhouse.org/housing|Cocoon House: The HUB - Everett]] | Long-term housing for homeless youth | | ::: | [[https://www.hofffoundation.org/new-creation|Hoff Foundation: New Creation]] | Supportive wraparound housing for formerly homeless women in recovery | | ::: | [[https://journeyhousingandpayee.org/|Journey Housing and Payee Services]] | Income-based housing for individuals with developmental disabilities | | ::: | [[https://www.ywcaworks.org/programs/permanent-affordable-housing|YWCA: Permanent Affordable Housing]] | Income-based housing for families | ^ OTHER | [[https://www.ywcaworks.org/programs/landlord-engagement-project|YWCA: Landlord Engagement Project]] | By referral only - reduces barriers to rental housing | ---- ==== Assistance for Homebuyers/Homeowners ==== | ^ ORGANIZATION ^ SERVICES ^ SERVICES ^ HOMEBUYERS | [[https://www.wshfc.org/|Washington State Housing Finance Commission]] | First-time homebuyer assistance, downpayment assistance, homebuyer counseling, other mortgage/rent resources | | ::: | [[https://www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/|Consumer Finance Protection Bureau]] | Owning a home: information about getting a mortgage, potential scams, etc. | | ::: | [[https://apps.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm|Housing and Urban Development (HUD)]] | Find a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency to assist with getting a mortgage | | ::: | [[https://habitatsnohomish.org/|Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County]] | First-time low-income homeowners: homeowners build their own homes w/ volunteers and pay affordable mortgage | | ::: | [[https://www.parkviewservices.org/|Parkview Services]] | First-time homebuyer pre-purchase/post-purchse assistance; homebuyer education | ^ HOMEOWNERS | [[https://apps.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm|Housing and Urban Development (HUD)]] | Find a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency to provide advice when you want to refinance, or can't pay your mortgage | | ::: | [[https://www.parkviewservices.org/|Parkview Services]] | Mortgage default counseling program (for people facing foreclosure) | | ::: | [[https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_adult-fin-ed_how-to-avoid-foreclosure.pdf|Consumer Finance Protection Bureau]] | How to avoid foreclosure (see also: [[https://www.consumerfinance.gov/mortgagehelp/|Mortgage Help]]) | | ::: | [[https://snohomishcountywa.gov/328/Property-Tax-Exemptions|Property Tax Exemptions]] | For [[https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1385/Senior-Citizen-Disabled-Person-Deferral-Program-Publication?bidId=|seniors and people with disabilities]], and [[https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1372/Limited-Income-Taxpayer-Deferral-Program-Publication?bidId=|homeowners with limited income]] | ---- ===== Utility Assistance ===== === Heating & Cooling === | ^ COMPANY ^ PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS ^ PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS ^ AREA | ----- | ----- | | SNOHOMISH COUNTY | [[https://www.snopud.com/account/discounts.ashx?p=1188|Snohomish PUD]] | Income-qualified assistance programs - 25-50% year-round discounted rates | | ::: | Download application online, obtain at PUD office or at most senior citizen centers, or call Customer Service || | ::: | [[https://svdpnsc.com/help/|St. Vincent de Paul - Project Pride]] | Income-based assistance with Snohomish PUD bills - must have shut-off notice | | ::: | Download application & email to PUDProjectPride@hotmail.com or submit to office M-F 10AM-3PM. Or, call 425-374-1243 to see if you qualify. || | ::: | [[https://snohomishcountywa.gov/552/Energy-Assistance|Energy Assistance Snohomish County]] | Low-income applicants needing help with heating costs | | ::: | Help with Snohomish PUD, PSE, Cascade Natural Gas, Propane, etc. - call (425) 388-3880, M-F 9AM - 4PM || | ::: | [[https://everett.salvationarmy.org/everett_corps/|Salvation Army Everett Corps]] | Income-based assistance - usually must have shutoff notice | | ::: | [[https://lcsnw.org/program/community-resource-centers/|Lutheran Community Services NW]] | Income-based help with utility bills - must have shutoff notice | | ::: | [[https://snohomishcountywa.gov/600/Weatherization|Snohomish County Weatherization Program]] | For low-income applicants needing help with weatherization and safety improvements | | ::: | Call 425-388-7205 to apply, or for more information || ---- === Water/Sewer/Garbage === | ^ COMPANY ^ PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS ^ PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS ^ AREA | ----- | ----- | | SNOHOMISH COUNTY | [[https://www.snohd.org/BusinessDirectoryII.aspx?lngBusinessCategoryID=25|List of Water & Sewer Districts]] | ----- | | SNOHOMISH COUNTY | [[https://mrsc.org/getdoc/fdbaee22-e491-4b33-b5cf-5fe65f66410c/Washington-Water-and-Sewer-Districts-Listed-by-Cou.aspx|MRSC's List of Water & Sewer Districts by County]] | ----- | | SNOHOMISH COUNTY | [[https://snohomishcountywa.gov/482/Curbside-Collection|List of Curbside Collection Companies by City]] | ----- | | ARLINGTON | [[http://www.arlingtonwa.gov/211/Reduced-Utility-Rates|Reduced Utility Rates]] | Low-Income Senior/Disabled Citizens | | ::: | Download [[http://www.arlingtonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/210/Reduced-Utility-Rate-Application-PDF?bidId=|application]], complete, and submit || | BRIER | [[https://awwd.com/customers/discounts-and-rebates/|Alderwood Water District: Discounts & Rebates]] | Low-Income senior or disabled discounts; rebate programs | | ::: | Download, complete and submit applications from site above. Company services Bothell, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo. || | BOTHELL | [[http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/1320/Low-income-senior-discount-program|Low-Income Senior Citizen Discount]] | Low-income seniors age 62+ | | ::: | Download, complete and submit [[http://www.bothellwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1327/Low-Income-Senior-Citizen-Discount-Application-PDF?bidId=|application]]. Discount period is from 07/01/2020-06/30/2021. || | ::: | [[http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/1328/Utility-Tax-Rebate-Application-for-Low-Income-PDF|Low-Income Utility Tax Rebat (2020)]] | Must meet income guidelines for household size | | ::: | Download, complete and submit application with required documents. Application only available for 2020. || | ::: | [[https://awwd.com/customers/discounts-and-rebates/|Alderwood Water District: Discounts & Rebates]] | Low-Income senior or disabled discounts; rebate programs | | ::: | Download, complete and submit applications from site above. Company services Bothell, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo. || | EDMONDS | [[https://awwd.com/customers/discounts-and-rebates/|Alderwood Water District: Discounts & Rebates]] | Low-Income senior or disabled discounts; rebate programs | | ::: | Download, complete and submit applications from site above. Company services Bothell, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo. || | EVERETT | [[https://everettwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17091/Discounted-rates-PDF?bidId=|Everett City Water]] | People who are elderly (62+) or disabled | | ::: | Discounted rates - Call 425-257-8999 for information or to apply || | ::: | [[https://awwd.com/customers/discounts-and-rebates/|Alderwood Water District: Discounts & Rebates]] | Low-Income senior or disabled discounts; rebate programs | | ::: | Download, complete and submit applications from site above. Company services Bothell, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo. || | ::: | [[https://ccsww.org/get-help/specialized-services/everettwaterassistance/?gclid=CjwKCAiAkJKCBhAyEiwAKQBCktnkWbtKVXg7vnIWgIwsEjJjPnOWu3b0nEr1fMfBdLxs6y0YyOvQQxoCLUsQAvD_BwE|Catholic Community Services]] | People not eligible for Everett City Water discounted rates | | ::: | One-time emergency assistance for people with shutoff notices || | GOLD BAR | [[https://cityofgoldbar.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Senior_Disabled-Citizen-Application_2018.pdf|Senior/Disabled Citizen Discount]] | Low-income seniors (62+) or disabled citizens (55+) | | ::: | Download, complete and submit application from link above. || | GRANITE FALLS | [[https://www.snopud.com/account/discounts.ashx?p=1188|Snohomish PUD]] | Income-qualified assistance programs - 25-50% year-round discounted rates | | ::: | Download application online, obtain at PUD office or at most senior citizen centers, or call Customer Service || | LAKE STEVENS | [[https://www.snopud.com/account/discounts.ashx?p=1188|Snohomish PUD]] | Income-qualified assistance programs - 25-50% year-round discounted rates | | ::: | Download application online, obtain at PUD office or at most senior citizen centers, or call Customer Service || | ::: | [[https://www.lkstevenssewer.org/fees_rates/assistance_programs.php|Lake Stevens Sewer District]] | Low-income 10% discounts, one-time assistance | | ::: | See options at site above; application available at site above for 10% discounted rate || | LYNNWOOD | [[https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Government/Departments/Finance/Finance/Utility-Billing/Utility-Billing-Reduced-Rates-and-Rebates|Reduced Rates and Rebates]] | Low-income individuals, seniors, and disabled individuals | | ::: | More information available for each program on page. Click each category to expand, download application, complete and submit. || | ::: | [[https://awwd.com/customers/discounts-and-rebates/|Alderwood Water District: Discounts & Rebates]] | Low-Income senior or disabled discounts; rebate programs | | ::: | Download, complete and submit applications from site above. Company services Bothell, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo. || | MARYSVILLE | [[https://marysvillewa.gov/340/Utility-Billing|Marysville Utility Billing]] | One-time grants due to financial hardship | | ::: | Download and complete application from site above || | ::: | [[https://www.marysvillewa.gov/1123/Discount-Rebate-Programs|Utility Rate and Tax Discounts]] | Low-income senior and disabled customers | | ::: | Download and complete application from site above || | ::: | [[https://www.marysvillewa.gov/1118/Garbage-Recycling-Rates|Garbage & Recycling Rate Discount]] | Low-Income Seniors (62+) | | ::: | Obtain application from City Hall: call (360) 363-8001 || | MILL CREEK | [[https://awwd.com/customers/discounts-and-rebates/|Alderwood Water District: Discounts & Rebates]] | Low-Income senior or disabled discounts; rebate programs | | ::: | Download, complete and submit applications from site above. Company services Bothell, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo. || | ::: | [[https://www.slwsd.com/forms/seniordiscount.pdf|Silver Lake Water & Sewer District]] | Low-Income Senior & Disabled Citizen rate discount | | ::: | Download, complete and submit application from page above. Company services Mill Creek and Everett.|| | MONROE | [[http://www.monroewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10631/2020-UtilityDiscountApplication?bidId=|Monroe Utility Discount]] | Low-Income Seniors & Disabled Citizens - 40% discounted rate | | ::: | Download, complete and submit application from page above. //*Application is for 2020 - may need to call 360-794-7400 for updated form.// || | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE | [[https://www.cityofmlt.com/165/Financial-Assistance|Utility Discount & Free Garbage Program]] | Low-Income Seniors (62+) and Disabled Citizens | | ::: | Download, complete and submit [[https://www.cityofmlt.com/DocumentCenter/View/17472/Low-Income-Discount-?bidId=|application]] with proof of income. Or, call 425-744-6214 or email: utilitybilling@mltwa.gov for assistance. || | MUKILTEO | [[https://awwd.com/customers/discounts-and-rebates/|Alderwood Water District: Discounts & Rebates]] | Low-Income senior or disabled discounts; rebate programs | | ::: | Download, complete and submit applications from site above. Company services Bothell, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo. || | ::: | [[https://www.mukilteowwd.org/FormCenter/Customer-Service-5/LowIncome-Senior-CitizenLowIncome-Disabl-63|Mukilteo Water District]] | Low-Income Senior/Disabled Citizen discount | | ::: | Either download, complete and submit form by mail or drop box, or complete application online at link above. || | SNOHOMISH | [[https://www.snohomishwa.gov/633/Discounted-Utility-Rates|Discounted Utility Rates]] | Low-Income Seniors/Disabled Citizens, vacant properties, leak adjustments | | ::: | Download, complete and submit application for appropriate program from site above || | STANWOOD | [[https://stanwoodwa.org/171/Water-Sewer-Drainage-Utility-Rates|Stanwood Water & Sewer Rates]] | Low-Income Senior & Disabled rate discount | | ::: | 2021 Application and evaluation forms available at very bottom of page as downloads - complete and submit || | SULTAN | [[https://www.ci.sultan.wa.us/194/Utility-Billing|Sultan Water]] | Low-Income Senior & Disabled rate discount | | ::: | [[https://www.ci.sultan.wa.us/FormCenter/City-Website-Forms-9/Low-Income-Senior-or-Permanently-Disable-61|Apply online]], or [[https://www.ci.sultan.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/5206/Senior-Discount-Application_Definitions-2020?bidId=|download]], complete, and submit form || | WOODWAY | [[https://olympicviewwater.com/info-and-resources/forms/|Olympic View Water Discounts & Adjustments]] | Low-Income Seniors, leak adjustments | | ::: | Download [[https://olympicviewwater.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/senior-discount-form-2021.pdf|2021 Low-Income Senior Discount application]], complete, and submit; or, download [[https://olympicviewwater.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/leak-adjustment-customer-form-fillable.pdf|Leak Adjustment Request]] form, complete, and submit || //*If you do not see your city or utility company listed, they may not have a specific rate discount or payment assistance program. First, try contacting your utility company's customer service center directly to ask about billing policies and financial assistance. If there is no help available, please call 211 for help locating a local organization that may be able to assist you if you are unable to pay your bill.// ---- === Internet, Phone, & Cable === | ^ COMPANY/PROGRAM ^ ELIGIBILITY ^ ELIGIBILITY ^ STATEWIDE | [[https://www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/washington-state-drive-in-wifi-hotspots-location-finder/|WIFI Hotspots Finder]] | Everyone can use this tool | | ::: | [[https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/comcast-broadband-opportunity-program|Comcast Internet Essentials]] | Reduced rate internet service for recipients of SSI, SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance | | ::: | [[https://www.lifelinesupport.org/|Lifeline Phone Program]] | Free phones and service for recipients of SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, TANF/Tribal TANF, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Assistance, BIA Assistance, Tribal Head Start, FDPIR | | ::: | Available phone companies vary based on residential area - use the link above to locate available phone companies by zip code || | VARIES | [[https://ziplyfiber.com/resources/discount-program-types/low-income-assistance-programs|Ziply Fiber]] | Low-Income assistance program for internet and phone service - must qualify for Lifeline | | ::: | Availability of internet and phone service varies by location - check website or call 866.699.4759 with your Lifeline ID to inquire || | ::: | [[https://residential.wavebroadband.com/internet-first/|Wave Broadband: Internet First]] | Discounted internet for low-income individuals and families | | ::: | Availability of internet service varies by location - check main website to verify availability by address || | STANWOOD | [[https://stanwoodwa.org/172/Wave-Cable-Reduced-Cable-Rates-Services|Wave Cable: Reduced Rates]] | WAVE cable TV reduced rates for low-income seniors in Stanwood | ----