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Understanding the Basics (6)+

• A Guide for Immigrants, Limited English Persons and Their Advocates to Federally Subsidized Housing

  A detailed guide for immigrants and non-English speakers to federally subsidized housing programs. Publication #8151EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• Energy Assistance Programs - Bill Pay Help

  If you are facing unmanageable energy bills, here are links to some options that will help keep your service turned on. Read More

  By:

  Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

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  Spanish / Español

• Eviction and Your Defense

  This explains the reasons why landlords can evict tenants and how the eviction process works. It tells you what you should do if your landlord tries to evict you. It will also help you defend yourself in court against an eviction if you cannot get a lawyer to represent you. Publication #6310EN. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Housing Grant for Disabled Veterans

  VA has three main grant programs to assist disabled veterans and servicemembers with necessary home modifications. Read More

  By:

  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

• Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program

  If you are in need of help to pay your home energy bill, you may qualify for emergency assistance. Read More

  By:

  LIHEAP Washington State

• Your Rights as a Tenant in Washington State

  This information helps residential tenants and landlords in Washington understand their rights and responsibilities. #6300EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

Evictions from Section 8 or other subsidized housing programs (4)+

• Evictions from Public Housing (Housing Owned by a Housing Authority)

  If you live in a Public Housing Project, your landlord is a Housing Authority. The eviction process from Public Housing is a little different from the process for tenants with private landlords. #6102EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• HUD Housing Evictions

  If you live in certain HUD-subsidized buildings or rental units, you have more protection against evictions than other tenants in Washington. This briefly explains your rights, and things you can do to avoid an eviction. #6103EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Public Housing Grievance Procedure

  As a public housing tenant, you have the right to appeal many decisions or actions taken by the Housing Authority through its administrative Public Housing Grievance Procedure. Every Housing Authority is required by federal law to adopt a written public housing grievance procedure. A copy of the agency's grievance procedure should be posted in their office and available upon request. #6105EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Evictions

  If you are a tenant in an apartment complex financed by the Rural Housing Service (RHS) (formerly the Farmers Home Administration or FHA), you have greater protection against evictions than some other tenants. You may also be paying less than market rent for your apartment. If your landlord evicts you from this housing, you may lose your federal housing assistance. This publication briefly describes what you can do to avoid an eviction. #6120EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Program (1)+

• How to Fight a Denial or Termination of Eligibility for the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral Program for Medical Reasons

  The HEN Referral Program can provide non-cash help for people who are unable to work. You must meet the income and incapacity requirements to establish eligibility for the HEN Referral Program. This publication explains what you can do if DSHS denies or terminates your eligibility for the HEN Referral Program. Publication #7813EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

Housing Search / Denials (1)+

• Public Housing Grievance Procedure

  As a public housing tenant, you have the right to appeal many decisions or actions taken by the Housing Authority through its administrative Public Housing Grievance Procedure. Every Housing Authority is required by federal law to adopt a written public housing grievance procedure. A copy of the agency's grievance procedure should be posted in their office and available upon request. #6105EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

Housing Subsidies for Veterans (1)+

• Housing Grant for Disabled Veterans

  VA has three main grant programs to assist disabled veterans and servicemembers with necessary home modifications. Read More

  By:

  U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Moving In / Reading Your Lease (1)+

• Your Rights as a Tenant in Washington State

  This information helps residential tenants and landlords in Washington understand their rights and responsibilities. #6300EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

Section 8 Vouchers (2)+

• A Guide for Immigrants, Limited English Persons and Their Advocates to Federally Subsidized Housing

  A detailed guide for immigrants and non-English speakers to federally subsidized housing programs. Publication #8151EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• Protecting Your Section 8 Voucher

  A detailed explanation of your responsibilities under the Section 8 Voucher program, and what rights you have if the Housing Authority (HA) tries to cut off your voucher. Publication #6113EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español