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Eviction prevention
The Pierce County Eviction Prevention program supports eligible low-income households with their past due rent. Submitting an application does not guarantee payment and due to limited funding, not all eligible households can be served through this program. Households must answer all questions and submit all required documentation to be eligible.
Landlords: Starting October 10, 2023, Landlords will not create an account. The tenant will submit and IF APPROVED FOR ASSISTANCE, the nonprofit providers will reach out to the landlord to collect your documentation and payment information. Landlords will no longer be able to start an application for tenants moving forward. This is to respond to landlord time and provide a faster process for households and landlords.
Before starting an application please read the eligibility requirements and required documentation. Tenants and Landlords: Please get accurate email for Landlord/Tenant BEFORE starting an application. The email must be accurate.
Do you have a legal issue related to eviction or landlord-tenant laws?
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday, November 8th, 2–4 p.m.
- Key Center Pierce County Library
- 8905 Key Peninsula Hwy N.W., Lakebay
- Monday, November 20th, 3–5 p.m.
- Graham Pierce County Library
- 9202 224th St . E.
- Tuesday, November 28th, 2–4 p.m.
- Tillicum Pierce County Library
- 14916 Washington Ave. S.W
- Monday, December 4th, 2–4 p.m.
- Steilacoom Pierce County Library
- 2950 Steilacoom Blvd.
- Monday, December 11th, 3–5 p.m.
- Summit Pierce County Library
- 5107 112th St. E., Tacoma
- Wednesday, January 10th, 3-5pm
- South Hill Library
- 15420 Meridian Ave E,
- Tuesday, January 16th, 2-5pm
- Parkland Library
- 13718 Pacific Ave S
- Thursday, January 18th, 2-5pm
- University Place Library
- 3609 Market Pl W
- Tuesday, January 23rd, 2-4pm
- Milton Library
- 900 Meridian Ave E
- Tuesday, January 30th, 2-4pm
- Orting Library
- 202 Washington Ave S
- Registration recommended at mypcls.org/calendar
ELIGIBILITY
- Household must live in Pierce County.
- Household must agree to Case Management Services.
- Household must be a renter.
- Household must Currently Reside in Unit.
- Households must have an eviction notice, 30-day notice, 14-day pay or vacate from their landlord.
- Household must have past due RENT (program can not serve utilities only)
- Household is behind on rent up to 3 months. We do not pay for more than 3 months past due rent and this program does not pay for utilities only. Households more than 3 months in arrears are not eligible to apply.
- Household is under 80% Area Median Income.
- Household must have a lease in their own name.
- Household cannot be in subsidized unit (Section 8, Permanent Supportive Housing, Voucher Program, etc) and must be fully responsible for 100% of rent.
- Household must have all document listed below:
- Photo IDs for all household members over age 18
- Proof of income or self-attestation to no income
- Lease in their own name
- Ledger from Landlord
- Proof of residency (utility bill in their name with address, recent mail received)
- Utility bills in their name (must have past due rents to be eligible for this program)
- Landlord must be willing to work with the program. A household may be deemed eligible but the landlord may still refuse to work with this program after referral. When that happens the tenant will be denied and notified.
- Tenants MUST work with their landlords to obtain the following information PRIOR to submission:
- Landlord First and Last Name
- Landlord Email
- Landlord Phone number
- Landlord Address
- Tenants MUST work with their landlords to obtain the following information PRIOR to submission:
Please note: This program only pays up to 125% fair market rent for the unit size. Unit size must be reasonable for household size.
The Eviction Prevention program can pay up to 3 months rental arrears, 1 month current, and up to 3 additional months rents with case management to low income households. Rental Arrears and Current rents are paid monthly directly to the landlord. All funding is based on need and there is no guarantee of assistance through this program.
Pierce County Human Services is administering funds for the program to the service providers below.
Any questions about your application and/or eligibility should be referred to service providers. They are willing to schedule appointments in Tacoma or Puyallup (even at your home) for those needing in-person assistance.
- Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center
Call 253-593-6641 ext. 113 to schedule an appointment. - Share and Care House
Call 253-841-8886 to schedule an appointment.
If you've contacted the service providers and still have questions, email us at [email protected].