King County Housing Repair, Emergency Grant
King County Dept. of Community & Human Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs King County Housing Repair, Emergency Grant in its Seattle, WA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
King County's Emergency Grant program provides up to $9,000 in non-repayable grants for owner-occupied homes with urgent or life-threatening repair conditions. Income must be at or below 50% of King County median income, with an asset limit of $20,000 (excluding home equity; waived for people with disabilities). The program serves homeowners in King County outside Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Kent, and Auburn.
Emergency grants average $5,000-$9,000 for single critical systems such as failed heating or severe electrical hazards.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Seattle, WA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Seattle HomeWise Home Repair Loan Program Up to $24,000
- Seattle HomeWise Home Repair Grant Up to $10,000
- Seattle HomeWise Weatherization Program No-cost program (avg. $18,000 value)
- Seattle Side Sewer Assistance Program Up to $15,000
Key Details
- No repayment required, true grant
- Up to $9,000 for urgent or life-threatening conditions
- Income must be at or below 50% King County median
- Asset limit $20,000 (excluding home equity; waived for disabled)
- Call 206-263-9095 Mon-Fri 8am-3pm
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for King County Housing Repair, Emergency Grant in Seattle, WA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $9,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for King County Housing Repair, Emergency Grant in Seattle?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for King County Housing Repair, Emergency Grant in Seattle, WA?
Confirm the application route directly with King County Dept. of Community & Human Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 206-263-9095. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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