King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program

Department of Community and Human Services

The King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) is no longer in operation nor accepting applications.

While in operation, the EPRAP program helped residents behind in rent and utility payments due to COVID-19 hardships. If you are seeking information regarding rent assistance or eviction prevention, please visit the United Way of King County rent help webpage found in the “For Questions” information box on this page.

For questions, contact:

United Way King County

Eviction-related Legal Assistance

Before you make decisions about leaving your unit or agree to a payment plan, find information about your rights and how the eviction process works at washingtonlawhelp.org.

For questions and general information about tenants' rights, call Solid Ground's Tenant Services Message Line at (206) 694-6767 or the Tenants Union of Washington State hotline at (206) 723-0500 or try tenantsunion.org.

If you receive a pay-or-vacate notice in Seattle, call the City's Renting in Seattle Helpline at (206) 684-5700 to make sure it's a valid notice. The Eastside Legal Assistance Program can also provide legal help to tenants. Apply online or call their helpline: (425) 747-7274 (English) (425) 620-2778 (Español). Renters can also seek help from the Tenant Law Center at (206) 324-6890.