The Washington State eviction moratorium is due to expire on June 30, 2021. In April, the State Senate unsuccessfully attempted to block the house amendment to SB5160 mandating the moratorium’s end. As a result, thousands of households that are behind on rent are facing possible eviction on July 1.
It is crucial to know your rights as a renter and the resources available to assist you in maintaining your housing. The City of Seattle’s 5-Commissions (Immigrant and Refugee Commission, Human Rights Commission, Disability Commission, Women’s Commission, and LGBTQ+ Commission) will be hosting a Renters’ Rights Forum on June 8, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm as a teach-in for renters to understand their rights in preparation for the moratorium’s expiration.
Event Information
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Location: Bertha Knight Landes Room, City Hall
Speaker: Debbie Carlsen, founder and executive director of Allyship
This hybrid event will feature limited in-person attendance at the Bertha Knight Landes Room at City Hall, along with a virtual video conference for online attendees. Only a limited number of in-person attendees will be allowed into the space to comply with the City’s safety guidelines for COVID-19.
Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renters-rights-forum-tickets-157265712981
Resources
WA 2-1-1 is the hub for access to a variety of resources in Washington State. Call 2-1-1 or visit their website: https://wa211.org.
Legal Resources
- King County COVID-19 Resources: Call Center: 206-477-3977
- Renting in Seattle Helpline: 206‐684‐5700
- Seattle Renting Information
- Washington Law Help – Extensive resources on navigating evictions and know your rights
- QLaw Foundation – LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic: Call 206-235-7235 or schedule appointment online
- King County Bar Association Housing Justice Project: Call 206-267-7069 or complete online form to request assistance
- King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinic
- Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections: Call 206-615-0808 to file a complaint against landlords violating eviction moratorium or other suspected code violations
- Office of the Attorney General Eviction Complaint Form
- Solid Ground – Call 206-694-6767 between 10:30am – 1:30pm Tuesday – Thursday for information on tenant services
Financial Resources
- Washington State Department of Financial institutes
- King County Eviction Prevention Rent Assistance
- The Tenant Pool is now open for individuals or households needing rental assistance!
- Catholic Community Services – Emergency Assistance
- Jewish Family Services – Community Stabilization Services
- Washington Law Help Payment Plan Information
- Use this form to propose a payment plan to your landlord
- Additional information on rental repayment plans can be found here
Domestic Violence Resources
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
- Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services, King/Snohomish/Pierce County Deaf Hotline: 206-812-1001 (videophone)
- The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse: 206-568-7777
- API Chaya (culturally competent safety services for API & South Asian people): 1-877-922-4292
- ReWA (for immigrants and refugees): 206-721-0243
- DAWN: 425-656-7867
Crisis Resources
- Crisis Connections 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-866-427-4747
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-799-4889 (TTY)
- Teen Link: 1-866-833-6546
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HEAL” to 741741
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255
- LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
Special thanks to Allyship for their assistance in compiling resources.
