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Economic Displacement Relocation Assistance offered at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections

Economic Displacement Relocation Assistance offered at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections

Provides financial assistance to tenants who have been informed by their landlords of any housing cost increase totaling 10% or more within the same 12 month period. The City will process tenant applications and advance payment of three times the current monthly housing cost to eligible households. All rental housing cost increases in Seattle require 180 days advance written notice. When an increase equals or exceeds 10% in a 12 month period, by a single increase or multiple increases, landlords must attach an EDRA notice that informs tenants about the program.

Location

700 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

M Tu Th F, 8am-4:30pm W, 10am-4:30pm.

Application process

Call or visit website to fill out form. When calling, press 0 to reach intake specialist.

Eligibility

Tenant households earning 80% or less of Seattle’s Area Median Income (AMI) that give notice to vacate after receipt of a 10% or more increase will be eligible to apply for financial assistance.

Fee

None.

Languages

Interpreter services

Agency info

Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections

Administers housing building maintenance codes, including electrical, fire safety, structural and mechanical codes for existing buildings. Enforces the Condominium Conversion Ordinance, Just-Cause Eviction Ordinance, Weeds Ordinance, Zoning Code, Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance, Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance, and Noise Ordinance.