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How to Qualify and
Access Rent and Other
Financial Support

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Eligibility:

  • Thurston County resident

  • 200% of the Federal Poverty Line or 60% of WA State Median Income – whichever is higher

  • One time assistance per household for costs associated with reduction in income due to  the COVID‐19 pandemic

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Here is what CAC will ask for to document eligibility for the funds:

  • Income from a minimum of 1 month previous to the month of service, up to 3 months of  income

  • Proof of address

  • Photo ID of head of household

  • Documentation of reduction of income (i.e. furlough notice, layoff notice, letter from  employer, most recent pay check, or self‐declaration at last resort)

  • Documentation of financial need (i.e. lease agreement, mortgage statement, childcare  invoice, utility bill)

  • W9 from organization/entity/person funds will be distributed

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CAC staff will evaluate the household circumstance and determine if other programs within CAC can assist with any portion or full amount of requested assistance. Examples of these programs are: Energy Assistance, Rental Assistance, and Homeless Prevention.

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Rental Assistance Fund: 

Please CALL the Community Action Council:  Monday – Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at (360) 438-1100 or 1-(800) 878-5235.

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