During times of uncertainty there may be help available. Below are links and information for organizations and companies that have provided assistance during hardships.
**Please be aware that while we try to keep this information as up to date as possible, the funding offered by these companies is constantly changing. Be sure to confirm availability directly with them. Thank You.**
Pierce County Housing Assistance & Programs
Human Services offers a variety of services, programs, and resources to assist residents with their housing needs.
Click the link below to learn more.
Pierce County Eviction Prevention
The Pierce County Eviction Prevention program supports eligible low-income households with their past-due rent. Submitting an application does not guarantee payment. Due to limited funding, eligible households are chosen for assistance through a fair random lottery system.
- The Lottery is held on the 10th of each month. You would need to submit a completed application prior to the 10th to be entered into the fair random lottery system.
Requirements:
- Must live in Pierce County.
- Must be a renter and currently reside in the unit.
- All persons on the lease MUST be included in the application.
- Cannot be in a subsidized unit (Section 8, PSH, etc.).
- Must have an eviction notice, 30-day, or 14-day pay or vacate notice in hand.
- Must have past-due rent (program cannot serve utilities only).
- Must be behind on rent for 3 months or less.
- Household income must be under 80% Area Median Income.
For application information and eligibility criteria, please click the link below.
Pierce County Homeless Services
Pierce County funds a wide array of homeless programs and services for people in unstable housing situations.
- Emergency Shelter
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- Rapid Re-Housing
- Street Outreach
- Transitional Housing
Click the links below to learn more.
Homeless Prevention Program Partners
Tacoma Energy Assistance Program
(for qualified residents living inside the City Limits of Tacoma)
The Energy Assistance Program helps income qualified residents living inside the City Limits of Tacoma with their heating and energy costs. The program will also provide education on energy conservation and refer you to our Weatherization Assistance Program so they can help you make your home safe, healthier, comfortable and more energy efficient.
For information and eligibility criteria, please click the link below.
Pierce County Energy Assistance Program
(for residents outside of Tacoma City Limits)
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) pays heating bills directly to utility companies for eligible applicants. Payments are based on eligible household’s fuel usage for the past 12 months and income.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must reside in Pierce County outside of the City of Tacoma, provide social security cards, a photo ID, and documents to verify your address and income. Applicants must also meet the program’s income guidelines to receive assistance.
For information and eligibility criteria, please click the link below.
Puget Sound Energy & Tacoma Public Utilities Assistance Programs
For information and eligibility criteria, please click the link below.
Housing Authority of Thurston County
Rent, utility, and deposit assistance resources.
Click the link below to learn more.
Thurston County Resources
Rent assistance, homeless services, community connections, and more.
Click the links below to learn more.
St. Vincent de Paul
- Community Resource Center / Mission Outreach
- Thrift Store
- Second-Chance Employment Program
Click the link below to learn more.
Food Banks
Click the links below to find a food bank near you.
The Korean Women’s Association
- Social Services
- Domestic Violence Assistance
- Affordable Housing
- Community Health
- In-Home Care
- Lifelong Learning Center
Click the link below to learn more.
2-1-1
Washington 211 partners with community based organizations, state and local government, local communities and even business to identify and break cycles of need, prepare and respond to emergencies and look at opportunities to create innovation to address complex issues.
Dial 211 from anywhere in Washington State and you will reach an information and referral specialist who will assess your needs and provide a list of referrals to available resources in your community.
Click the link below to learn more.