COVID-19 Relief Resources

If you didn’t get any payments or got less than the full amounts, you may qualify for the Recovery Rebate Credit and must file a 2020 tax return to claim the credit even if you don’t normally file.

Child Care: Alternatives when child care facilities close due to COVID-19

Updated for 2020-2021 school year
Children are eligible for P-EBT benefits if:
Their school is closed or has reduced in-person attendance hours.
They are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.
The Public Charge rule does not apply to P-EBT benefits and will not impact immigration status.

Assistance for Homeowners

CFPB: What if you can't pay your mortgage loan?

Assistance for Renters

Rent: Moratorium Eviction Complaint form - COVID-19

Use this online form to file a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General of Washington State if your landlord violates the rent mmoratorium

A court ordered agreement is required to successfully submit a claim application.
To obtain a court ordered agreement, both landlord and tenant must appear in person at the Superior Court in the rental property’s district and request either of the following:
Stipulated Payment Agreement, or Tenancy Preservation Funding Agreement

Helping renters in Washington state through advocacy, education, outreach, leadership development, and organizing

Snohomish County:

Snohomish PUD:

Year-round income qualified rate discounts of 25 or 50 percent off of PUD electric and water bills to customers based on the total household income limits
Download application from site above, or obtain a printed application at any PUD office, at most senior citizen centers
Or call Customer Service at 425-783-1000 / 877-783-1000

Project Pride - one-time Snohomish PUD Energy Assistance
Download application from site above and email to PUDProjectPride@hotmail.com, or call 425-374-1243

For low-income applicants who want help with their PUD, PSE, Cascade Natural Gas, Propane, Pellets, and Oil
call (425) 388-3880 - available Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
Note: If you have received a DISCONNECT NOTICE, we have been informed you will not be shut off. Please contact your heating provider to discuss any concerns.

For people 62 and older, or people with a permanent disability (other qualifications apply) - call 425-257-8999
One-time emergency assistance program administered by Catholic Community Services for those not eligible for the discount program who have received a shutoff notice

Download application from the above site to apply for one-time grants due to hardships
Utility rate and tax discounts for low-income senior and disabled customers - download applications here

General:

WA Utilities & Transportation Commission: utility assistance

OSPI is providing funds to Internet Service Providers Comcast, Ziply Fiber, and Presidio to help K-12 children stay connected while attending school remotely
Students and families need to sign up with a participating internet service provider that serves their local community using the offer code provided by their school district.

Low-cost internet for people receiving SSI, SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance
Comcast: COVID-19 Response

Free phones and services for people receiving SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, TANF/Tribal TANF, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Assistance, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Assistance, Tribal Head Start, FDPIR

National Organizations SBA: Guide to the CARES Act

Apply for Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Emergency Grants, and Small Business Debt Relief.
SBA: Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program from February 24th - March 9th, 2021
US Department of the Treasury: Information about the CARES Act