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State agency providing affordable homeownership programs, down payment assistance, and financing for affordable rental housing across Washington. Serves first-time homebuyers, low-income renters, and developers statewide. Dads can apply for Home Advantage and House Key Opportunity programs through participating lenders. Intake with a lender requires photo ID, Social Security number, pay stubs, tax returns, and bank statements. Take the required homebuyer education class online or in person before closing.
206-464-7139 · 1000 2nd Ave, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA 98104
King County community action agency providing emergency rental assistance, utility help, food resources, benefits navigation, and financial stability programs. Serves low-income King County residents including dads facing eviction or utility shutoff. Intake requires photo ID, proof of income (pay stubs or benefits letter), household size documentation, lease agreement, and eviction or shutoff notice. Apply by phone or through the website; funding varies throughout the year, so call about current intake windows.
206-694-6700 · 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Bilingual (English/Spanish) housing counseling, emergency rental assistance, homeownership programs, and financial education for diverse Seattle communities. Serves Latino and low-income Seattle-area families. Dads can apply for rental help, homebuyer classes, and financial coaching. Intake requires photo ID, Social Security number, proof of income (pay stubs or benefits letter), lease agreement or mortgage statement, household size documentation, and notices such as eviction or shutoff. Call to schedule.
206-957-4634 · 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Provides affordable public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), and mixed-income housing for low-income Seattle families and individuals. Dads apply when the waitlist is open; check website for current openings. Intake requires photo ID, Social Security numbers and birth certificates for all household members, proof of income (pay stubs or benefits letter), household size documentation, and prior landlord references. Pre-screening interviews may ask about criminal and rental history.
206-615-3300 · 190 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and food through parish-based conferences across Western Washington. Serves low-income families and individuals in crisis regardless of religion. Dads can call the local conference number from the website to request help. Intake typically requires photo ID, proof of residence (lease or utility bill), proof of income or benefits letter, past-due notice or eviction notice, and household size. Assistance depends on availability of parish funds.
206-767-6449 · 5950 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108