Washington State Landlord Relief and Tenant Programs Overview

Washington State Department of Commerce offers various programs to assist landlords and tenants, including the Landlord Mitigation Program, Damage Relief Program, and Statewide Vendor Registration. Landlords can receive financial assistance for damages, unpaid rents, and repairs. Tenants benefit from state-funded programs like the Tenancy Preservation Program and Survivor Relief Program. Accepting funds from these programs may restrict landlords from legal actions. Explore the opportunities provided by the state to support housing stability and community well-being.

• Washington State
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• Tenant Programs
• Housing Stability
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1. Landlord and Tenant Relief Nicholas Yuva LANDLORD MITIGATION ADMINISTRATOR 04/06/2021 v 2.1

2. We strengthen communities HOUSING HOUSING HOMELESSNESS HOMELESSNESS INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE BUSINESS BUSINESS ASSISTANCE ASSISTANCE ENERGY ENERGY PLANNING PLANNING COMMUNITY FACILITIES COMMUNITY FACILITIES CRIME VICTIMS CRIME VICTIMS SAFETY SAFETY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY SERVICE SERVICE 2 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

3. Statewide Vendor Registration What is a Statewide Vendor ID Number? Required for all State payment programs All payees of the State of Washington are required to obtain a Statewide Vendor ID Number for tax reporting purposes. Expect to receive a 1099 at the beginning of the following year to be filed with your taxes for the payment received. Landlords can complete the SWV number application in advance and use the same number for multiple claims. https://ofm.wa.gov/it-systems/statewide-vendorpayee-services Online claim form and additional information available at https://Commerce.WA.Gov/LandlordFund 3 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

4. Tenants and Landlord Programs State Programs (State Funded) Landlord Damage Relief Program Tenancy Preservation Program Landlord Covid Relief Program Survivor Relief Program Funding Sources Legislative Appropriations based on need/available funding Document Recording Fees - $4.2 million per year Legislative Budget - $27 million for FY 2023 4 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

5. Landlord Mitigation Programs Acceptance of funds from the Landlord Mitigation Programs prohibit the landlord, or collection agency, from pursuing legal action against the tenant for: Damages, and unpaid rents from March, 2020 through December, 2021. 5 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

6. Damage Relief Program Landlords may receive up to $1,000.00 and up to 14 days of unpaid rents for repairs to pass a failed HQS inspection. (pre-move in claim) Landlords may receive up to $5,000.00 for damages caused by a subsidized tenant. (post- move in claim) Unpaid rents, utilities and other charges may be included post-tenancy. Lease break charges and rent responsibility are not reimbursable. Landlord receives payment from Department of Commerce. Payments currently received within five to six weeks from approval. Delays may be caused during the COVID relief efforts as funds may be come limited. 6 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

7. Landlord Covid Relief Program Landlord can receive up to $15,000 for rents owed between March, 2020 through December, 2021. This program only pays unpaid rents . Rents are defined as a regular, recurring payments required to occupy the dwelling unit. Tenant must have voluntarily vacated the rental unit, or Current tenants must have defaulted on a repayment plan. Repayment plans must meet the requirements of ESSB 5160. Program Closure April 29, 2022. 7 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

8. Tenancy Preservation Program Tenant must be found Low-Income, Limited Resourced or in a Financial Hardship by a Judge in court. Tenant awarded a zero-interest loan from the Department of Commerce for full balance of judgement. Tenant remains in the rental unit. Landlord receives payment from Department of Commerce. No collection effort. Tenant ineligible for repeat access until balance is paid. Payment should not be expected for at least one year (possibly longer). 8 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

9. Survivor Relief Program Effective June 6, 2022 Tenant may vacate with little or no notice. Landlord must return full security deposit and waive all damage charges. Tenant must terminate due to Domestic Violence, Sexual/Unlawful Harassment or Stalking Landlord may receive up to $5,000 from Department of Commerce. This program is not subject to Public Disclosure. Qualifying status must be supported with documentation (TBD). 9 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

10. Frequently Asked Questions How long does the review process take? Be sure to add @commerce.wa.gov to your email safe sender list Claims are reviewed in order of submission. We cannot guarantee a specific timeline, only that each application will be reviewed in the order received. Funds will be disbursed to claims upon approval and fund availability. Approved claims will be paid in order received. Claimants with denied claims will be notified immediately upon decision. Online claim form and additional information available at https://Commerce.WA.Gov/LandlordFund 10 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

11. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Can I appeal a denial of my claim? Most denials will be issued due to lack of supporting documentation, photos or information. If the claim is denied for any of these reasons, the landlord will be contact and given an opportunity to provide the missing items. Claims that are denied for any other reason may only be appealed with a judgement against the tenant. Online claim form and additional information available at https://Commerce.WA.Gov/LandlordFund 11 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE