Landlord Mitigation Program offered by Washington State Department of Commerce
Landlord Mitigation Program offered by Washington State Department of Commerce
Provides landlords with an incentive and added security to work with tenants receiving rental assistance. Offers up to $1,000 to the landlord in reimbursement for some potentially required move-in upgrades, up to 14 days rent loss and up to $5,000 in qualifying damages caused by a tenant during tenancy. Damages include (but are not limited to) physical damage to a property beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent and charges associated with tenancy, including late charges, non-compliance charges, legal expenses and utility charges. Any claim that is submitted for move-out charges must first have the security deposit applied to the charges owed first.
Categories
Physical Address
Hours
Submit a claim 24 hours daily on website.
Voice
Application process
Visit website to submit a claim.
Fee
The initial $500 of the repairs will not be reimbursed for pre-move in costs. For repair reimbursement, the minimum claim must be at least $500. Unlike the pre-move in reimbursement, the initial $500 is claimable.
Eligibility
Any landlord that has screened, approved and offered rental housing to any applicant that will be using any form of housing subsidy program is eligible, except properties operated by housing authorities.
Agency info
Washington State Department of Commerce
Works to strengthen communities in Washington by growing the economy, strengthening communities and individuals, and promoting Washington state.