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The Basics (7)+

• 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. #8151EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  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. Content Detail

  By:

  Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

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  Spanish / Español

• Eviction and Your Defense

  Find out why landlords can evict tenants and how the eviction process works. Learn what to do if your landlord tries to evict you. Find out how you can defend yourself in court against an eviction if you cannot get a lawyer. #6310EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Housing Grant for Disabled Veterans

  Learn more about the VA's three main grant programs to assist disabled veterans and servicemembers with necessary home modifications. Content Detail

  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. Content Detail

  By:

  LIHEAP Washington State

• Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications: A Guide for Residents with Disabilities

  A guidebook for rental applicants and residents, and members of condominiums and homeowner associations, to understand the reasonable accommodation and modification process. 8408EN Read More

  By:

  Fair Housing Partners of Washington State

• Your Rights as a Tenant in Washington State

  Explains residential tenants and landlords' rights and responsibilities in Washington. #6300EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

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

  This program can provide non-cash help for people who are unable to work. You must meet income and incapacity requirements. Find out what you can do if DSHS denies or terminates your eligibility for the program. Publication #7813EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

Housing Search / Denials (1)+

• Public Housing Grievance Procedure

  Public housing tenants: Learn more about your right to appeal many decisions or actions taken by the Housing Authority. #6105EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

Housing Subsidies for People with Disabilities (1)+

• Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications: A Guide for Residents with Disabilities

  A guidebook for rental applicants and residents, and members of condominiums and homeowner associations, to understand the reasonable accommodation and modification process. 8408EN Read More

  By:

  Fair Housing Partners of Washington State

Moving In / Reading Your Lease (1)+

• Your Rights as a Tenant in Washington State

  Explains residential tenants and landlords' rights and responsibilities in Washington. #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. #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. #6113EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español