June 10, 2021

Rent and Utility Assistance for PC Renter’s

Rent and Utility Assistance for Pierce County Renter’s

Pierce County wanted us to reach out and let you know about a program that is paying rent and utilities for households impacted by Covid-19.  They can pay up to 12 months of rent and utilities (utilities must be in arrears).

Utilities covered are:

  • Water
  • Sewer
  • Garbage
  • Electricity
  • Gas
  • Fuel oil
  • Internet

They work with 9 providers: 

  • Share and Care House
  • Helping Hand House
  • LASA
  • Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center
  • Tacoma Community House/ REACH
  • Centro Latino
  • Korean Women’s Association
  • Associated Ministries
  • Goodwill

Requirements:

  • Renter in Pierce County  (home owners are not eligible)
  • Low income (under 80% AMI)
  • Impacted by Covid-19 (loss of wages, loss of income, increase in expenses due to covid)
  • Utility and/or rental arrears

They are funded by the US Dept. of the Treasury and want to work with all utility providers to help alleviate some stress from your past due accounts.

For more information or to apply click the following link:

https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7142/Rental-Assistance

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