Housing Resources

The information below is in English.  You can translate the information on this page with Google Translate Links to an external site. - https://translate.google.com/ Links to an external site.

RTC offers this information as a resource. RTC is not responsible for the services or accuracy of information provided by agencies outside the college.  Please check back for updates.

We are striving to get you the most updated information, there may be times when we have not received the changes in a timely manner.  You may wish to contact these organizations directly.  ​​​​​​​

Information on this page was updated 9/19/2023

Are you behind on rent currently? Learn about rent assistance with the Renton Tech Benefits Hub!

Can't afford to pay your Rent?   

Contact the RTC Homeless Resources Case Manager, Nate Ezelle:  Fill out his request for assistance form right here:   https://rtc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6rpAVVEvq1fLoHA Links to an external site. 

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FACING EVICTION?  

NW Justice Project for information, workshops and guidance:  https://nwjustice.org/home Links to an external site. 

 

Tenant Rights Links to an external site.

 

Each of our organization's information is below, and if you have clients that need legal assistance with housing issues please contact us.

Eastside Legal Assistance Program (Family Law and DV, Immigration, Debt Protection/Bankruptcy, and General Law as well)

www.elap.org Links to an external site.

425-747-7274

info@elap.org

Housing Justice Project

https://www.kcba.org/For-the-Public/Free-Legal-Assistance/Housing-Justice-Project Links to an external site.

253-234-4204

hjpstaff@kcba.org

There were 2 additional questions raised via email, and this is the response from the attorneys:

Q: How are rent increases being addressed?

A: "...I am not aware...of any moratorium that prohibits rent increases or regulates them in some other way. However, state law requires a landlord to provide 60 days' written notice before a rent increase can become effective."

Q: How do we handle situations where undocumented clients are concerned about being reported by their landlord/neighbor/etc? Some landlords may use ICE as a way to scare people into paying “If you don’t pay or leave right now I will have you deported". Are undocumented clients protected under the Federal/State/City Moratoriums?

A: "Legally, I am not aware of any carve out in our state or local moratoria that exempts undocumented individuals from those protections. I am also not aware of any such carve out at the federal level...I assume that if you are a tenant you are protected regardless of your legal status as a resident of this country. As far as a landlord making threats or following through on such threats, I've seen a lot of good know-your-rights material from other organizations regarding what to do when ICE or law enforcement in general visits and demands entry into an individual's home. I would imagine that information would be beneficial to anyone who does find themselves in that situation."

Resources for the Know Your RIghts Materials mentioned can be found at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project site Links to an external site.. NWIRP also put together a Webinar in English Links to an external site. and Spanish Links to an external site. about community members' questions regarding to health care access during this time.

 

       Are you homeless?  Do you need a place to live?

Please fill out this form, if you are a student at Renton Technical College:

Why?  Nate Ezelle the RTC Homeless Program Navigator will get in touch with you and share his programs of support:   https://rtc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6rpAVVEvq1fLoHA Links to an external site.

 

2-1-1 Info Links to an external site. Links to an external site.

Call 2-1-1  from any telephone,  and tell them what you need, they can make a referral.  This line is often busy, so keep trying!

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MSC:  The Multi-Service Center provides one-time rent assistance to individuals and families living within the city limits of Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, or Sea-Tac with low to moderate income Links to an external site.

They help rental assistance or Affordable Housing for Families and Individuals. Links to an external site.

https://mschelps.org/gethelp/housing/affordable-housing/ Links to an external site. Links to an external site.

 

Shelters

If you need a place to sleep, these organizations have shelters in Renton:

REACH - Center of Hope Links to an external site.

Located in the basement of the Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way,Renton, WA 98057 Links to an external site.

Intake:  Through 2-1-1 Info (Call 211 from any phone) or the  Intake Line:  425.277.7594

Night shelter for women, children, and families. The Center of Hope partners with a number of agencies to ensure that clients are accessing every avenue possible as they make their journey from homelessness to stability. The Day Center is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30AM to 4:00PM, with the Night Shelter operating 365 nights a year.

Message on their website Links to an external site. 3/23/20:

In line with Public Health recommendations, we have limited our capacity at our shelter and navigation center to 50 people and our meals program is now "grab and go". We are continuing with stringent cleaning, hygiene and screening. We are working closely with the City of Renton. The Mayor and his team have been in constant contact to offer support and resources, to consult and to brainstorm with us about how to best respond.

While these measures are necessary, they are impacting our ability to provide these critical services and we need YOUR help! The best way to help REACH, and the families we serve, is through financial donations. This will provide REACH the most flexibility to respond to the ever-changing and growing needs. ​​​​​​​

YWCA Links to an external site.

1010 S. Second St.
Renton, WA 98057

425.264.1400

Has a shelter and provides a variety of housing services including Family Homelessness Prevention, Housing Stability, and Housing Access (for those with disabilities).

KCHA housing options

Additional housing resources

 

Please share new resources with our team:

crista.shaw@rtc.edu

tmohamoud@rtc.edu

snelson@rtc.edu 

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