Rent Housing Utilities Archives - COVID-19 Handbook for the Creative Sector

Legal and Capacity Building Resources

by Communities Rise

Communities Rise is providing a range of legal and capacity building resources and support to Washington based organizations and small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Type: resource-directory, service-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Relief Services, Rent Housing Utilities

How to Have a Great, Disabled Life Guide

by How to Get On

A self-advocacy guide for anyone who is homebound or bedbound in the US. Special focus on folks with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (sometimes called “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”).

Type: article/gallery, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Learning & Development, Rent Housing Utilities

Assistance for Union Families in Need

by Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO

The Foundation for Working Families is a non-profit organization established by the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO and its affiliates to assist union families in Washington state in times of hardship or disaster.

Type: service-program
Topics: Relief Funding, Rent Housing Utilities

Financial Resources for Washington Residents Impacted by COVID-19

by Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has developed a list of financial resources for Washington consumers impacted by the Coronavirus.

Type: resource-directory
Topics: Business Planning & Admin, Relief Funding, Relief Services, Rent Housing Utilities, Unemployment

King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program

by Department of Community and Human Services

The rental assistance program will pay some large residential landlord properties and manufactured home parks in bulk payments for eligible tenants.

Type: service-program
Topics: Relief Services, Rent Housing Utilities

King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program

by King County Department of Human Services

King County is accepting interest forms from tenants, small landlords, large property landlords and managers, manufactured home park owners and managers, and local nonprofits who wish to participate in a new Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program.

Type: service-program
Topics: Relief Funding, Rent Housing Utilities

Drive-In WiFi Hotspots Location Finder

by Washington State Department Of Commerce

In response to the impacts of COVID-19, Drive-In WiFi Hotspots provide free temporary, emergency internet access for Washingtonians who do not have broadband service to their homes.

Type: service-program
Topics: Relief Services, Rent Housing Utilities

City of Renton COVID-19 Resource List

COVID-19 resource list for individuals, organizations, and businesses in the City Of Renton.

COVID Relief Online Assistance Hub

by Artists Up

a partnership of local arts agencies offers free coaching and guidance to artists in WA State in navigating COVID-related financial, legal and logistical challenges

Covid-19 Mutual Aid

by COVID-19 Mutual Aid

Community-organized network for resource and informational sharing. Instagram account.

New Small Business Recovery Task Force

by Office of Arts & Culture

Details on intial support package for small businesses created by City of Seattle to mitigate economic impact.

How to Talk to Your Landlord About Paying Rent

by Seattle Times

Talking to your landlord about rent during COVID-19.

Type: article/gallery
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Rent Housing Utilities
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Seattle Utility Discount Program

by City Of Seattle Human Services Department

Offers 60% discount on their Seattle City Light bill and a 50% discount on their Seattle Public Utilities bill for income-qualified residential households.

Type: service-program
Topics: Facility & Venue Operations, Relief Services, Rent Housing Utilities
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Utilities Support & Payment Plan Arrangement

by Seattle Public Utilities & Seattle City Light

Utilities Support & Payment Plan Arrangement for Small to Mid-size businesses

Type: service-program
Topics: Facility & Venue Operations, Relief Services, Rent Housing Utilities
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

2-Months Free Internet for New Customers

by Comcast

Comcast offering 2 months free internet to new customers impacted by COVID-19. Lots of qualifications and stipulations in this one. Comcast could and should do better, but worth listing nonetheless.