Resources for Renters

Are you looking for information about tenants rights, legal resources, food or rental assistance, or other services?

PSTU is not an advocacy or service organization, so we are not able to give legal advice and we cannot help pay your rent.

However, there are a number of non-profits, charities, government agencies, and other service providers that may be able to help. We recommend contacting these organizations.

 

General

Tenants Union of Washington State

  • Hotline: 206-723-0500 [hours]

Solid Ground

  • Hotline: 206-694-6700

Northwest Justice Project

Housing Justice Project (if you’re facing eviction)

  • Hotline: 206-267-7069

WA State 2-1-1

  • Dial “211” or 1-800-621-4636

Multi-Service Center for South King County residents

Neighborhood Legal Clinics

Check out King County Law Library’s Housing Resources page

Know Your Rights

Tenants Union - Know Your Rights

WA Law Help - Your Rights as a Tenant

Renting in Seattle

  • Help line: 206-684-5700

Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act

Apply for Rental Assistance

King County EPRAP

WA State 2-1-1 for up-to-date information on financial assistance

File a Complaint

[Seattle only] File a complaint with the Department of Construction and Inspections

[Seattle only] If you experienced discrimination, file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights

Organizing

Check out the Autonomous Tenants Union Network’s (ATUN) collection of organizing resources

PSTU and SeaSol’s guide on How to Research Your Landlord