Snohomish County assistance programs.

Emergency Housing and Rent Programs

Catholic Community Services runs the the Snohomish County Family Center. This charity type organization provides a multitude of housing and rent programs, including motel vouchers, assistance with paying for utilities and heating bills, rent help and they can even provide funds for security deposits for individuals that fit the program eligibility criteria. Dial (888) 240-8572 to learn more.

Energy and Heating Bill Assistance

The Snohomish County CAP: Division of Community Svcs. helps people across Everett and the county pay for utility and heating bills. Find their phone number below. One of the primary programs they offer is the Energy Assistance Program, which provides a one-time cash grant that can be used each heating season. The funds will be used to assist with paying the heating bill for qualified households. Three main components of the program include:

 

 

  • Receive grants that range from $25 up to $1000. The exact amount offered to an applicant will depend on an applicants total household income, household size, amount of monthly heating bill, and the type of housing they live in.
  • The energy bill assistance program helps with all types of heating services and fuel types, including oil, natural gas, electric, wood, and propane.
  • Repairs and replaces heating systems. If your furnace breaks or needs to be updated, this program may be able to assist.

 

Self-sufficiency Programs

This program, which is also administered by the Snohomish County community action agency, will help families, in particular parents of low-income families, get back on their feet and become self-sufficient over the long term. It does this by increasing their income through education, employment opportunities, and career development. The organization provides support services and other resources such as vouchers that can be used for emergencies, assistance in finding education or employment that fits the persons situation, and it also provides assistance in finding resources to support education or employment (such as child care, transportation, tuition assistance, books, and scholarships). The program can refer people to rent assistance and utility assistance programs. They can refer people to other programs as well, such as SNAP food stamps.

Reduce Energy Bills from Weatherization Assistance

The Snohomish County weatherization program is a free program that can help people reduce their energy and heating bills. The program provides home energy conservation assistance to qualified households all year long. Aid is available for both renters and homeowners. As part of the program, homeowners can receive the following types of aid.

  • Installing of floor, wall, and attic insulation, air sealing, and other standard weatherization measures.
  • Provides energy conservation tips, advice and education.
  • Completed safety checks on home heating and ventilation systems.

This last few programs are offered by the Snohomish County CAP: Division of Community Services, which is headquartered in Everett. You can call them at (425) 388-7200.

Mortgage, foreclosure, and debt help in Snohomish

ClearPoint Financial Solutions is a non-profit credit and foreclosure counseling agency. They provide both debt and foreclosure help. Work with a housing counselor to get access to free, confidential, no-cost counseling sessions to help homeowners facing foreclosure or who are behind on their mortgage understand their options. Housing counselors assist with multiple issues and solutions including short sales, loan and mortgage modifications, repayment plans, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, forbearance, mediation sessions, and bankruptcy. The counselor may also assess client's eligibility for federal government foreclosure assistance programs.

A credit counselor can help a client get back on track with debts such as credit card and medical debts, repair a clients credit, or advise on bankruptcy. They can negotiate lower interest rates, offer debt management programs, and refer people to lenders assistance programs, such as those programs that are offered by Wells Fargo. Learn more, or call the Everett agency at (877) 877 - 1995.

Emergency financial assistance for paying bills

City of Marysville - This non-profit provides list of Marysville churches and other non-profits which may be able to assist Marysville residents who need help with payment of past-due expenses. Priority is prevention of eviction and/or disconnection of utilities or heating is the priority. Phone (360) 363 - 8300

DSHS - Community Services Offices- Snohomish (Monroe Washington dial (877) 501 - 2233) is the local government office that provides a variety of assistance programs.

  • Emergency Financial Assistance: They help TANF/WorkFirst clients apply for supplemental financial assistance and government programs when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control. Funding may be approved for eviction prevention notices; electric, utility, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; and other emergencies.
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst): The agency can provide monthly to qualified people cash grants, financial aid and medical assistance to eligible low to moderate income families with minor children in the home.
  • Rent help - They administer their own programs, and can also refer individuals to rent assistance in Snohomish County.

Other programs run are Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA), General Assistance (GAU, GAX), and Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA). Call them at (877) 501 - 2233

 

 

 

Edmonds United Methodist Church may from time to time have money for rent and utilities for South Snohomish County residents. Edmonds Washington.

Holy Cross Catholic Church can provide help for rent and utilities to Granite Falls and Lake Stevens families only. Dial (360) 691 - 2273

Housing Hope at one time had a program that offers rental and housing assistance and also mortgage payment assistance to individuals and families facing a temporary financial emergency or crisis. The agency will also help with paying first months rent. Phone (425) 347 - 6556

Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, which can be contacted at (360) 629 - 5257, is a non-profit that may be able to offer limited financial assistance and cash grants to persons and families residing within the boundaries of the Stanwood-Camano School District. The aid offered is targeted at preventing evictions or disconnection of essential services (such as heat or utilities), or for basic needs in emergency situations or a crisis.

Saint Vincent De Paul - Snohomish County Council - Call them to apply or learn more, as they may offer new or gently used clothing, rent payment assistance, furniture (including delivery), funds for paying utilities and heating bills, household items, food, medications and prescription drug assistance, some help with lodging and transportation to those in emergency situations on a case by case basis, and other bills and expenses on a case-by-case basis to those who qualify. They are located in Everett Washington (425) 355 - 3504

Social services - The county offers cash assistance to help low income families in an emergency. Qualified individuals can get help for paying rent and housing, energy bills, and much more. Importantly low income families can access self-sufficiency such as job training and information on improving your financial situation. Read more Snohomish emergency assistance.

Arlington Community Chest – If interested in applying for rent or electric bill help, you must have a disconnect or eviction notice. The not-for profit can provide one-time emergency financial assistance or cash grants to help pay rent or utility bills to residents of the greater Arlington area. Other support may be provided too, such as bus tickets or food. 22422 SR 9 NE, Arlington, Washington, 98223, (360) 435-2168.

Everett Salvation Army - Low income families with infants or the elderly can qualify for help. Programs can help with energy bills, rent, medications, and other basic needs. 2525 Rucker Ave, Everett. Call (425) 259 – 8129

Sewer, Water, and Utility Discounts offered by City

Most towns and cities in Snohomish County Washington can help low income, elderly, and disabled residents pay utility bills, including sewer and water. You will need to call and apply, and also meet low income qualifications. Some of the towns and further information is below.

  • City of Arlington, 238 N Olympic Ave, Arlington, (360) 403-3421
  • City of Bothell, 18305 101st Ave NE, Bothell City Hall, (425) 486 – 6250
  • City of Edmonds, 121 5th Ave N, Edmonds. Phone:(425) 771-0241
  • City of Everett, 2930 Wetmore Ave, Everett, (425) 257-8999
  • City of Granite Falls, 206 S Granite Ave, call the town at (360) 691-6441
  • City of Lake Stevens, 1812 Main St, Lake Stevens, WA, 98258
  • City of Lynnwood, 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, Call (425) 670-5146
  • City of Marysville, 1635 Grove, Marysville, phone number (360) 651-5000
  • City of Monroe, 806 W Main St, Monroe, dial (360) 794-7400
  • City of Mountlake Terrace, 6100 219th St. SW Suite 200, Mountlake Terrace, call (425) 744-6214
    City of Mukilteo, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, dial (425) 263-8060
  • City of Snohomish, 116 Union Ave, Snohomish, dial (360) 568-3115
  • City of Stanwood, 10220 270th St NW, Stanwood, dial (360) 629-9617

Food assistance and non-financial aid

Holy Cross Catholic Church of Granite Falls Washington (phone (360) 691 - 2273) offers some personal hygiene supplies, household products, non-perishable food and groceries and referrals to other resources and government programs to obtain free food.

Hands of Hope Food Bank - This facility is a place for people in need of food or groceries to receive free services and assistance. Everett WA (425) 355 - 5985

The Father's House Community Food Bank, which is located in Granite Falls (phone (360) 691 - 5290) provides free food to the needy, and even home delivery if qualified.

Edmonds Food Bank - Is both a food pantry and a pet food program for low income residents of the Edmonds Washington area. Call (425) 778 - 5833

Bethel Baptist Church offers a food pantry and groceries for persons in need. Phone (425) 252 - 0249. Everett.

Allen Creek Community Church - Seeds of Grace. The charity provides free used clothing and free food to any person in need. (360) 659 - 7335, Marysville.

Find details, phone numbers, and information on additional Snohomish and Everett food pantries.

 

 

 

Low cost or free community clinics

If the centers below can’t meet the needs of you or your family, there are other clinics that can provide medical assistance, prescriptions, and other aid. Find more Snohomish County clinics.

10 Minute Walk-in Clinic is an affordable health care community clinic that is open 7-days a week. A location is in Marysville as well as Arlington. Call (360) 435 - 8262

Community Health Center Of Snohomish County - Those without health insurance are charged for their medical bills based on a sliding fee scale. Services offered at the center include smoking cessation, general physical exams, nutrition info, immunizations, medications, contraception, well baby care, treatment for minor illnesses, and pregnancy testing. Dial (425) 789 - 2000. Find other ways to get help with medical bills. Continue.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett of Monroe Washington offers a walk in community clinic. (360) 794 - 7996

Safe Harbor Free Clinic - This free health care clinic provides for the diagnosis and management of acute care conditions including basic office laboratory testing and referral for more complex problems requiring ongoing care or additional diagnostic work-ups. Stanwood. Call (425) 870 - 7384

Sea Mar - Snohomish County is a clinic that provides the low income and uninsured in the community with complete family care including obstetrics, general medicine, gynecology, and geriatrics. The community clinic primarily treats migrant workers and Hispanics, but services for the needy are available to all low-income persons in the community. Call (360) 282 - 3885.

 

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