Proclamation 21-09 Rent Assistance

  1. Proclamation 21-09 Rent Assistance
  2. Proclamación 21-09 Asistencia de Alquiler

Rental Assistance Available in Grant & Adams Counties

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented number of households getting behind on rent.  In response to this need, federal, state, and local policymakers have appropriated rent assistance to pay back rent, utilities, and some future rent to help people stay housed.

Here in Grant County over $9,500,000.00 has been allocated to prevent evictions.  Since August 2020 many households have been provided assistance through this effort.  If you or someone you know needs assistance paying back rent and utilities, please contact one of the following entities:

RENT ASSISTANCE                    

Housing Authority of Grant County
1139 Larson Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Telephone: 509-762-5541
TTY: 800-833-6384
Toll-Free: 800-747-9202
Fax: 509-762-2202

How To Apply: 

Online:
Go to the Housing Authority of Grant County website, click the Apply Now! Button, then click the Rental Assistance button.

By Phone:
Call: (509) 762-5541, Extension 155.
Please leave a message if there is no one to answer.

Paper applications can be picked up at the Housing Authority main entrance at 1139 Larson Blvd, Moses Lake, WA. Completed applications can be dropped through the mail slot at the main entrance.

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington
OIC of Washington – Moses Lake Building
903 W. 3rd Ave.,
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 765-9206

How to Apply:

Online:  
Go to https://www.yvoic.org/, then click Energy/Shelter Application. Select Grant/Adams office from the drop-down option.

By Phone:
Call: (509) 765-9206 Ext 0
Please leave a message if there is no one to answer

RENT ASSISTANCE for YOUNG ADULTS/YOUTH UNDER AGE 25

Hope Source Moses Lake
1000 W Ivy Ave,
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone: 509.707.0179
Fax: 509.925.1204
Email: [email protected]

How to apply:

Online:
Go to https://hopesource.us/ and click Get Help Now.

By Phone:
Call: (509) 707-0179

In-Person:
Please visit:
Hope Source Moses Lake
1000 W Ivy Ave,
Moses Lake, WA 98837

To address this unprecedented level of need, the entities listed above have expanded their capacity to process applications for assistance by hiring additional employees.  Even with this capacity expansion, it can take several days to make a payment to a landlord, once a completed application has been submitted.  Providing the required documentation promptly will help expedite assistance.

Landlords can initiate T-RAP financial assistance on behalf of their tenants.  The provider must still verify the household eligibility. Landlord’s initiating assistance must:

1)    Provide the tenant with a copy of the Form, and

2)    Accept any payments received as satisfaction of the tenant’s rental obligations, and

3)    Ensure the tenant signed the Payment Agreement Form at some point in the process

Additional requirements may apply.