Rental Assistance and Other Resources

• Emergency Shelters

• Redmond Hopelink Rental Assistance. If you are a Redmond resident and are experiencing a short-term financial crisis due to unexpected expenses Hopelink may be able to help you pay one month’s rent. In addition to preventing eviction, Hopelink’s Financial Assistance program may be able to help with move-in costs.

• Bellevue Hopelink Rental Assistance. If you are a Bellevue resident and are experiencing a short-term financial crisis due to unexpected expenses Hopelink may be able to help you pay one month’s rent. In addition to preventing eviction, Hopelink’s Financial Assistance program may be able to help with move-in costs.

• Bellevue Conflict Resolution Center - For Bellevue and Kirkland residents - rent repayment negotiations and eviction resolution. 425-452-4091 / BCRC@bellevuewa.gov

  Catholic Community Services. Emergency Assistance Program helps with rental assistance, eviction prevention, move-in assistance, utility assistance, shut-off prevention, and more. Please call the intake line at (425) 213-1963 extension 2.

• Housing Search NW. If you are a resident in Washington State this website provides information on affordable housing.

• The YMCA of Greater Seattle Social Impact Center offering up to 3 months of rent assistance to residents of Bellevue and Auburn. Apply if you meet all criteria (En espanol).

• The City of Kirkland offers reduced water, sewer and garbage rates for qualifying low income, single family residential customers who are 62 years or older, blind, disabled, or home kidney dialysis customers. Click here to see eligibility criteria and contact information.

• The City of Bellevue offers utility water and sewer discounts for low-income seniors or low-income people with permanent disabilities. They also have an Emergency Assistance program that offers assistance on utility bills. Click here for information on how to apply.

• Mercer Island Family Assistance. The Family Assistance Program serves Mercer Island residents who are experiencing financial hardship.

• United Way Rental Assistance Program. If you're a King County resident who has been impacted financially by COVID-19 and are behind on your rent, you may qualify for the United Way rental assistance program.

• Washington State Department of Commerce Landlord Mitigation Programs including the Landlord Damage Relief Program and Tenancy Preservation Program.