To qualify for assistance, you must be WA low-income and verifiable. What qualifies you for assistance is based on low income numbers provided by Washington State. If unemployed, proof of unemployment, or state financial assistance may be used instead. These numbers below are for the entire household income, not each adult individually.
2023/24 Low-Income Guidelines
Household # Gross Income from all working adults
Monthly Annual
1 $2,430 - $29,160
2 $3,288 - $39,456
3 $4,144 - $49,728
4 $5,000 - $60,000
5 $5,858 - $70,296
6 $6,714 - $80,568
7 $7,570 - $90,848
Means-tested assistance programs
food stamps; medicaid; CHIP; WIC; HMIS; free/reduced lunches; section 8