Rental Assistance

The Pierce County Rental Assistance Program has stopped accepting applications.

Applications will be processed normally until all funds have been distributed. 

  • If you have already applied, you will be contacted by a provider to process your application. We are currently processing applications from March 8, 2022. If you applied before March 8, and have not been contact by a provider, please check your spam/junk folder.
  • If you have already received rental assistance, you are on the waitlist. There is no guarantee of additional funds. You may be contacted if funds are available after new applications are processed.  

Click here to log in and view the status of your application.


There will be a new rental assistance program in 2023, with new criteria and applications. Check here for updates.


Attention Applicants:

Tenants 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:

This program may not move fast enough for applicants waiting to be referred to a provider. We encourage you to apply for ENERGY ASSISTANCE through Pierce County if you live in Pierce County and outside the City of Tacoma. Please apply with MDC if you live within the City of Tacoma. We also encourage you to contact your utility providers regarding your circumstances and pay as much as you can with available resources.


More Information:


  1. If I already applied for rental assistance and my application is being processed, will I still be helped after the portal closes?
  2. What will happen if I can’t get my final documents until after the portal is closed?
  3. Will I still be able to log in and see the status of my application when the portal closes?
  4. What if I already received assistance but I am waiting for more help form the provider who served me originally?
  5. What can I do after this program ends if I still need assistance paying my rent?
  6. How do I know if my application is still incomplete?
  1. How will I be notified when I have been referred to a provider?
  2. Is Pierce County Rental Assistance out of funds?
  3. I haven’t heard anything about the status of my application, who should I contact?
  4. Can I still apply in person with the providers once the portal closes?
  5. I just received a 14-day notice, is it too late to apply?
  6. Has there been any change in the amount of Rental Assistance funds I am eligible for?
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Attention Applicants:


Pierce County Human Services may share personally identifying information about each household with community partners as required to receive services or reporting. Community partners include, but are not limited to, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Washington State Department of Commerce, City of Tacoma, City of Lakewood, Nonprofit providers, Center for Dialogue and Resolution, Tacomaprobono, Superior Court, and employment services.