Rental And Utility Assistance Is Available Now In Puyallup

Press release from the City of Puyallup:

March 8, 2021

Pierce County Human Services has received funding for rental and utility assistance

for tenants impacted by COVID-19 and are behind on rent.

The purpose of the Rental Assistance program is to prevent eviction for Pierce County residents impacted by COVID-19 who are behind on rent. Applicants must qualify as low-income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI), but priority will be given to those under 50% AMI. Below is a snapshot of income limits per household:

Renters who don't qualify for rental or utility assistance will be referred to the Housing Justice Project for free eviction resolution services. Additional services and resources are available here. Please read the FAQs below before applying. This project is being supported in part by federal award number ERA0377, awarded to Pierce County by the U.S. Dept. of Treasury.

To apply for Rental & Utility Assistance, application requirements, answers to frequently asked questions, and additional resources, please visit the Pierce County Rental Assistance page.

All Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Application, FAQ, and More..

This press release was produced by the City of Puyallup. The views expressed here are the author’s own.