Business And Rental Assistance Remain Available In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, WA — Anyone who is struggling with rent or mortgage in Lakewood will want to take advantage of the city's rent assistance program before it goes away later this month.

The program offers renters in need a one-time payment of up to $4,000, but will stop accepting applications on May 15, so anyone interested in reaping that benefit should do so now.

To qualify, residents must:

• Rent an apartment or home in Lakewood.
• Make 80 percent or less than the area median income.
• Have a current, valid lease.
• Have proof that you lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interested applicants can learn more by visiting the program's website here.

Businesses who need assistance will also want to hurry and send in applications for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is about to run out of funding. Applications for that program can be found here.