Independent Youth Housing Programs (IYHP) provides rental assistance and case management services to eligible youth who have aged out of the foster care system in WA. This programs is available in Spokane, Benton, Franklin, Kittitas, Walla Walla, Yakima, King, Pierce, Lewis, and Thurston Counties. For more information visit http://independence.wa.gov/programs/independent-youth-housing-program/

The Office of Homeless Youth funds outreach, shelter, and housing specifically for youth and young adults. A list of all service providers can be found here: https://www.deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/o27hkoudakw1au21dfw2dzl5y4x8ar1a

Treasury Rent Assistance Program (T-RAP) may prevent evictions by paying past due, current and future rent for people impacted by the pandemic. Contact the service provider in your area: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/eviction-rent-assistance-program/

Youth and Young Adult Eviction Rent Assistance Program funded with federal CARES Act dollars may prevent evictions for people in distress due to COVID-19. Contact local housing provider: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/youth-and-young-adult-eviction-rent-assistance-program/

Washington Public Housing Agencies – Here is a list of the Housing Authorities available across WA State https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PHA_Contact_Report_WA.pdf

Low Income Housing Search in Washington visit https://tenantsunion.org/rights/low-income-housing-search

Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) housing voucher:

• What is FYI? The FYI voucher is a way for youth formerly involved in the Child Welfare system to gain access to housing assistance through local housing authorities (commonly referred to as Section 8 Housing). The voucher covers 36 months of housing payments at market rate rents and pays the rental fee directly to the landlord.
• Who is eligible? Young people between age 18 and their 25^th birthday, who have been in out of home care under the supervision of the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF), young people who are 17 and about to leave care within 90 days, or who are between 18 and 21 and are about to leave Extended Foster Care within 90 days are also eligible for FYI. 
• What steps can be taken to access FYI? If you are living or plan to live in one of these communities – Bellingham, King County (including Seattle), Tacoma, Skagit County, Snohomish County, Vancouver, or Yakima – then take these next steps:
  • Talk with your DCYF/EFC or Independent Living caseworker, and say that you are interested in getting an FYI voucher.
  • Your DCYF/EFC caseworker or IL worker will send a note to adolescentprograms@dcyf.wa.gov or to Greg Williamson at DCYF at greg.williamson@dcyf.wa.gov who will share it with the appropriate staff member at your Housing Authority, after determining your eligibility.