Struggling to pay rent? You're not alone. The Y is here to support young people through these financially uncertain times.

The Y Social Impact Center is offering up to six months of rent assistance for young adults ages 18-24 who live in King County. After applying, you will be contacted by the Y Social Impact Center Staff  in 7-10 business days about needed documents in order to meet additional eligibility.

Apply if you meet ALL criteria 1-4: 

1. Currently 18-24 years old  
2. Household resides in King County (A household is any group of people wanting to maintain housing together - young adult does NOT have to be head of household)
3. Income at or below 80% area median income over the past 60 days  
4. Behind in at least 1 month of rent (full or partial) since March 1st 

You or anyone in your household must also meet at least ONE of the below criteria: 

• Experienced homelessness (includes couch surfing or doubling up) in the past five years 
• Been evicted in the past seven years
• Housing been disrupted due to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion?
• At risk of severe illness as per CDC (62 or older, underlying condition).  
• A member of your household has a disability including physical, mental, emotional, impairment caused by alcohol or drug abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, or brain injury, a person with HIV/AIDS is considered disabled. 
• Currently pregnant or parenting
• Experienced the foster care system, adoption, mental health or drug and alcohol treatment, or been involved in the court systems

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Once you've applied, you'll be contacted by a Y Social Impact Center staff within 7-10 days about needed documents in order to meet additional eligibility.

Additional Info 

• People who are undocumented are eligible for this program.
• Assistance is available to tenants in formal and informal (friend/family) rental agreements.
• Funding pays for 80% of the amount due OR the Fair Market Rent rate and will be available until June 30th, 2021.
• Interpretation services available. Download flyer in Spanish
• Rent assistance is limited to six months and can be any combination of past, current, or future rent.

What if I don’t qualify? 

If you do not qualify, don’t worry, below is a list of other funding sources you may qualify for or contact the Y Social Impact Center for help navigating these resources by emailing renthelp@seattleymca.org or call (206) 751-7130 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Additional Resources for Rent Help 

Some resources will require you to call 2-1-1. Resources with * serve under 18 years old. 

• **Emergency Shelter for under 18: South King County Youth Shelter: (253) 275-1634 
• **Child in Need of Services (CHINS)
• King County Resources
• Housing Justice Project Phone: (206) 267-7069 Email: hjpstaff@kcba.org
• Puget Sound Energy Assistance
• LCYC: King County COVID 19 Resources
• King County Rental Assistance 
• Rental Assistance Hope Line 425-869-6000  
• Hope link (Eastside) 425-943-7555  
• Solid Ground Tenant Services 206-694-6767  
• Community Information 206-461-3200   
• Housing & Essential Needs Programs 206-328-5755  
• County Crisis Clinic 1800-621-4636 or 206-461-3222 
• King County Supportive Services for Veteran Families 206-545-2344  
• Catholic Community Services: 206-323-6336 or Emergency Assistance program 253-850-2523. (DSHS referral needed) 
• Emergency Shelter Brochure
• COVID 19- Stimulus checks (16yo+)
• COVID 19- Unemployment benefits
• Byrd Barr Place Rental Assistance  
• Pierce County Resources 
• Snohomish County Resources