Support Services

Rent Payment Support Guide (CSH) – An informational, non-state guide with tips to help renters understand rent obligations and manage payment challenges early.

Crisis & Mental Health Support 

For urgent help, call 2-1-1 to connect with a local specialist who can direct you to available resources. Other options: 

• Crisis Connections – Access crisis lines for immediate support with basic needs, mental health, and emergency assistance. 

• HUD Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Resources – Information on tenant protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking for HUD-assisted housing.  

Financial & Housing Assistance 

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Resources for renters struggling to pay rent and bills, including financial guidance and resident rights. 

• Social Services Referrals & Assistance – Get connected to essential services, including food, shelter, and financial aid. 

• Tenant-Based Rental Assistance- Federal funds to support communities by providing utility, deposit and ongoing rental assistance. Eligible households are referred to TBRA through local Coordinated Entry Systems 

• Washington State’s Tenancy Preservation Program - State program that reduces homelessness by providing relief to low-income tenants facing eviction for non-payment of rent. Commerce will issue a zero-interest loan to landlords to preserve tenancy when a court finds the tenant eligible. Tenants must repay the loan in full to be eligible for future access to this program. 

• Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PMFLA) 
  State program that provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying family and medical reasons.