Tacoma has pledged $1.2 M in rental assistance for residence in the city of Tacoma. Qualifications: Tenant applies online (link coming soon) Checks will be sent directly to landlord One-time assistance of up to $1,000 Tenant 50% AMI (click here for chart) I will update you when the link is live.
Join me for a Zoom meeting to learn more and ask questions about the expanded eviction moratorium on Monday, Apr 20, 2020 11:00 AM. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpcuGpqT8vHdyfnu8DrxocZZV0yHBRcJtw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
What do you need to know about the Governor’s new proclamation? 1. This applies to residential, commercial and mobile homes. 2. Remove any late fees or other charges for non-payment of rent after February 29, 2020. 3. Return holding fees to those applicants who are unable to move-in due to COVID-19. 4. Do not assess […]
Inslee expands eviction moratorium and adds additional protections for residential and some commercial tenants Inslee’s new proclamation extends and expands the original order through June 4th. The Governor first proclaimed a moratorium on evictions in mid-March. The original moratorium applied only to dwellings that are captured in the Landlord Tenant Act, and prevented a landlord […]
Renter protections extend to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and several other housing programs. Eviction and Rental Payment Protections extended for 120 days (through July 25) from enactment on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act offers renter eviction protections that are broader in scope and could last longer than the above measures. It covers […]
A letter on behalf of NARPM, WMFHA, WLA and RHA was sent to Governor Inslee requesting rental assistance. We urge you to expand access to and investment in emergency rental assistance for all Washingtonians experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Rental assistance is proven to successfully assist renters in maintaining their […]
LATE FEES: I have learn that the Attorney General is interpreting the Governor's Proclamation to prohibit landlords from charging late fees across the entire state. Landlords who have charged late fees for April's rent, for any reason, should remove or credit the late fees back to the resident. PAYMENT PLANS: The Attorney General's office is scrutinizing […]
I have been notified that the Governor's office will be extending the statewide eviction moratorium through May 4 and possibly longer. I have also learn that the Attorney General is interpreting the Proclamation to prohibit landlords from charging late fees across the entire state. We expect any extension or renewal of the current Proclamation to […]
Is your mortgage company offering an assistance program for mortgage payment deferrals? I am working with several stakeholder groups to collect data on how many mortgage companies are offering owners and landlords mortgage payment deferrals. Washington State Department of Financial Institutions believes that 80% of mortgage companies who service mortgages in Washington State are offering […]
