Here you will find links to the paperwork needed to apply for a number of basic living essentials. Even if you don't think you will qualify for assistance there is no harm in applying. As of 5/14/13 the federal government has stopped all investment in new subsidized housing units. So, wait lists are likely to be even longer then the times quoted below. Most low income housing in the Everett area is 'clean and sober' housing.
Subsidized Housing/Low Rent Housing
If you are interested in a good overview of the housing resources available in the Bellingham area please check out Housing In Bellingham Info.
If you are looking for a clean and sober housing options in Bellingham please check out Clean and Sober Housing Info.
If you are coming out of an inpatient substance abuse treatment center such as Pioneer Center North or being released from inpatient psychiatric treatment facility please consider applying for the HARPS program. You can apply for this program by filling out the HARPS App.
Interfaith Coalition Severe Weather Shelters are available based on the weather. Their shelters are located at various locations though out the city of Bellingham. Please call (360) 788 - 7983 for more information or check out their flyer at Interfaith Severe Weather Shelter Info.
If you have 0 income and meet other criteria you may qualify for HEN (Housing and Essential Needs). This program is a short term funding source for housing and/or other needs designed as a fill in until you are awarded social security disability or a housing voucher. Those with SSI or SSDI do not qualify for this program. For more information please check out HEN Info.
A very wonderful co-worker of mine at Whatcom Alliance of Health Advancement put together this excellent document called Bellingham Housing Info. You should also check out this list of un-subsidized affordable housing options at Housing To Try Info.
EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY - Your first stop in applying for a housing subsidy if you live within the city limits of Everett. The Please read the Everett Housing Authority Info prior to filling out an application. A call was made 5/14/13 to Everett Housing Authority to inquire about their wait list. At this time all wait lists are closed for people under the age of 55 who are not disabled. If you are disabled or over the age of 55 you may put your name on the wait list. The wait list is between 4 to 6 years. To be placed on this wait list please fill out the Everett Housing Authority App. Once you reach the top of the wait list Everett Housing Authority will notify you by mail only. You must call in every 5 months to maintain your name on the wait list. To change your contact information with Everett Housing Authority or to check in and maintain your place on the wait list please call 425-258-9222. Applications can be mailed.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY - If you live inside the Snohomish County but you do not live in Everett city limits then you may apply for this wait list. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions prior to filling out an application. A call was made 5/14/13 all wait lists are open, but there is about a 6 year waiting period for subsidized housing. There is one application for all wait lists. To be placed on the wait list please fill out the Snohomish County Housing Authority App. You should check in at least once every 6 months to maintain your spot on the wait list.
EVERETT GOSPEL MISSION SHELTER FOR MEN - To receive free or inexpensive shelter housing men should apply in person at 3711 Smith Ave Everett, WA 98201 before 5pm any day of the week. If there are more men applying then there is space available then spaced is assigned by lottery. If you are accepted into this program it will be free for the first 10 days then after that it is 5 dollars a night. They allow you to work to earn your 5 dollars a day. After you are accepted into the program you will be guaranteed a bed for 90 days as long as you show up each night to claim your bed. After your 90 day stay at Everett Gospel Mission you will be asked not to return for 90 days.
EVERETT GOSPEL MISSION SHELTER FOR WOMEN - This program accepts women with children. To apply you must call Sophia at (425) 740 - 2501 and leave a message at 9am sharp on Mondays. If you are accepted into this program Sophia will call you. If you do not hear from her by Friday afternoon then you were not accepted into the program for the week. You must call every Monday at 9am to maintain your spot on this waiting list.
HOUSING OUTSIDE OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY - For an excellent list of all housing authorities in Washington State please visit Association of Washington Housing Authorities.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - Depending on the reasons why you are not able to pay your rent you many qualify for assistance from a number of different charities though out Washington State. Here is an extensive list of over 200 different charities that may be able to help you with rent, moving costs, or other expenses related to housing.
UNSUBSIDIZED LOW RENT APARTMENTS - Everett housing authority owns a number of apartments they rent for less then market fair value. To inquire about these options please call Deseray Michale at 425-303-1145. This number was given to me by Everett Housing Authority. When I called this number I did not get Deseray's voice mail. These units have income requirements, and so are not suitable for most receiving Social Security Disability Benefits. I'm not sure how to apply for these apartments.
SHELTER PLUS CARE - To qualify for this program you must be disabled, elderly, enrolled in a substance abuse program, or HIV positive. A referral to this program needs to come from a social service provider such as Sunrise Community Mental Health. The YMCA of King and Snohomish Counties manages this program. If you are an employee of a social service agency you may call (425) 258 - 2766 to apply on behalf of a client.
OXFORD HOUSE - Clean and sober living environment where a person with a history of substance abuse can rent a room in a house between $275 to $450. For more information please see the Oxford House Directory Info. To apply you must call the hotline for Snohomish County at (206) 517 - 2738. This is a voice recording that will given you the phone number to call to apply for different Oxford House Vacancies though out Snowhomish County.
CLEAN AND SOBER BUNKHOUSE - On 6/3/13 I found this add on Craigslist of Snohomish County.
$250 Clean & Sober Bunkhouse (North Everett)
Iseman Properties, LLC
North Everett Clean & Sober Housing
Clean and Sober Housing
Bunkhouse $250 a month with a $50 move in Fee.
All utilities included, washer and dryer and basic cable tv.
Centrally located in Downtown Everett on bus lines
close to recovery meetings
Schedule an appointment today!
(425) 923-7428
Office Address: 2920 Hewitt Avenue, Suite B2 Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
Location: North Everett
Transportation
HopeLink/DART - If you live in County, but not in Everett city limits then you will need to schedule a ride though HopeLink call 1-855-766-7433. When you call to schedule a ride you will not to provide HopeLink with the following information your provider one number, your medical provider, name address phone number of the medical facility you will be going to, and reason for the appointment.
Para Transit - If you live in Everett then you will call Para Transit, and if you live in Snohomish County then you will need to call DART. Both of these services are available only to people who have applied for and have been accepted as a rider. You can reach Everett Para-Transit at 1-425-257-8801. To qualify for Para-Transit services you will need to fill out the Para-Transit App. To qualify for Para-Transit you must have a disability that keeps you from being able to use regular bus service.
Reduced Bus Fare - If you have certain medical conditions you are eligible for a reduced bus fare pass. Your doctor will need to sign an application certifying that you do in fact have this qualifying medical issue. For more information about if you qualify for a reduced fare bus pass check out the Reduced Fare Bus Info. To apply for a reduced bus fare please fill out the Reduced Fare Bus App and take this application with photo ID to one of the address listed in the reduced fare buss info link.
Transportation to medical appointments for people with Apple Health (Medicaid) - If your client has trouble getting to appointments because he or she is not able to afford to pay for transportation costs there may be help for you. The least costly available transportation must be in place. If your client is unable to ride a bus due to physical disability then you will need to provide proof of this. Please check out Medicaid Transportation Info for more information about this program.
Resources For Seniors
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) - The COPES program provides money to a family member or an outside agency to provide for the needs of a person who is not able to care for themselves. The program will send someone to the person in need home and will conduct a COPES assessment. If the individual qualifies and they wish to have a family member provide for their care then the family member will have to attend some training, and they must have a relatively clean criminal record. If you are married then your wife or husband is expected to provide for your care, and you may not be eligible for this program. For more information about this program please check out the COPES Info. To apply for COPES you will need to fill out and turn in the Long Term Care App and you will have to also apply for health care though the Washington Health Plan Finder.
Energy Assistance
SNOHOMISH COUNTY ENERGY ASSISTANCE - There are two types of energy assistance available though this program, but different assistance is available at different times of the year so call (425) 388 - 3880 for more information about what programs are offered at this time. Assistance with your gas bill is only offered to Puget Sound Energy and Cascade Natural Gas customers. This type of assistance is mostly available year round. Assistance with anelectric bill is only available from about November 15th to April 1st. To apply for either of these programs arrive in person early in the day at 3000 Rockefeller Everett, WA 98201. When you apply you will need to bring social security cards for each member of the household, photo ID for each member of the house over the age of 18, proof of address, proof of income for the past 3 months for all members of the household who are over 18, and you energy bill. You do not need to be behind on your energy bill to qualify for assistance. If you are over the age of 62 then you can apply using the Senior Low Income Sno Co PUD App. If you are 62 or younger you will need so apply using the Low Income Snow Co PUD App.
NATIONAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE REFERRAL (NEAR) - Call 1-866-674-6327! This is a national referral program for people who live outside of the Everett area who are having trouble paying their utilities. Here you can speak to a live person who will only be able to refer you to a program in your area.
Free Food
FOOD PANTRY - This web page has a very long list of different food banks in each of the major cities through out Washington State.
Walk-In-Clinics
As an alternative to going to the emergency room there are always walk in clinics. Check out Urgent Care Walk In Clinics Info.
Support for those released from Jail/Prison
Trouble with getting out of jail is your starting you life sometimes all over again. There are almost no resources available for those coming out of jail these days. Please check out Jail Release Support Info for more information about support groups in the Bellingham area where an individual recently released from jail/prison could get some help.