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Housing, Shelter and Rental Assistance

Coordinated Entry System is a centralized intake system and assessment tool. For those experiencing homelessness or in need of housing services, this is the best place to start.

Coordinated Entry Access Points:

• Call 2-1-1 weekdays from 8AM-4PM for on-demand support or to schedule an appointment. 24-hour voicemail is available nights and weekends. 
• Sign up on-line for a Coordinated Entry Conversation
• Drop-in at a Coordinated Entry location

Pierce County Human Services provides essential assistance to vulnerable populations in Pierce County.

• Housing-Assistance-and-Programs
• Rental-Assistance
• Low-Income Housing In Pierce County Low-income apartments, subsidized, or shared housing

Pierce County Housing Authority provides safe, decent, affordable housing free from discrimination.

Tacoma Housing Authority provides high quality, stable, and sustainable housing and supportive services to people in need.

Pierce County & Tacoma Housing Help Emergency rent and utility assistance

Puyallup Tribe Housing Assistance Providing Tribal members with rental and mortgage assistance.

South Sound 2-1-1 Free service through United Way that connects people with services such as shelter, affordable housing, and rental assistance.

Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness Network of individuals, non-profit agencies, government agencies, and community businesses working together to serve people experiencing homelessness.

• Showers and Day Centers
• Overnight Shelter
• Warming Centers (link will be added when available)
• Cooling Stations
• Pierce County Coordinated Entry Accessible through South Sound 2-1-1, includes referrals to housing programs, Safe Parking, or help with one-time assistance for independent housing.

Safe Parking provides a place to park for the night - with some security, sanitation and garbage service - as a safe option.

New Hope Mobile Resource Response Team (MRRT) Mobile unit with showers, laundry services, food, clothing, phone chargers, Coordinated Entry assistance and more. Call 253-845-0174 for an updated schedule for current locations visiting throughout the county.

Washington Law Help:

(Online only) - Provides self-help legal information for renters, including detailed packets on repairs, deposits, small claims court and the eviction process. Know Your Rights - Eviction

 

Northwest Justice Project 888-201-1014 Free legal help and assistance for low-income Washington State residents.

• Low-income
• Residents outside of King County
• Phone interpreter services in Español  中文 한국어  Tagalog  Tiếng Việt  Pусский Somali languages