Attention Applicants:
If you have already been served with rent or utilities, and need additional assistance, please contact the provider who served you initially. The provider will put you on a wait list as we are prioritizing households who have not been served yet. There are many households who have been waiting patiently to be processed. DO NOT REAPPLY. If you do, your second application will be removed as a duplicate. There is NO guarantee of funds, and the provider will determine if you are eligible for more assistance. They will also provide you with the process and timeline once they start processing the waitlist.
Tenant who have received a 14-day notice to pay or vacate can contact the Center for Dialog and Resolution for assistance and processing.
There are programs available to assist tenants with employment opportunities, utility assistance (separate from this program), Aging and Disability Resources, Veteran Resources, and affordable housing. Please call 211 to find out about additional programs.
Households seeking Utility Assistance or who have a utility disconnect notice:
Yes, this program CAN pay utilities for eligible RENTERS in Pierce County however, we must process household eligibility and landlord information prior to paying utilities. Because of these requirements set by the Federal government, it is unlikely that this program will move fast enough to prevent a disconnect for new applicants or applicants waiting for referrals.
We encourage you to apply for ENERGY ASSISTANCE through Pierce County if you live in Pierce County and outside City of Tacoma. Please apply with MDC if you live within the limits of City of Tacoma. We also encourage you to contact you utility providers regarding your circumstances and to pay as much as you can with available resources.