Rental & Shelter Assistance

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic – Northwest Community Action Center offers emergency assistance to families who are homeless or who are in jeopardy of becoming homeless. Funds are available for rental and shelter assistance if you live in Toppenish, Wapato, White Swan, Harrah, Granger, Zillah or Buena.

Rental Assistance: Up to $250.00 is available once per year to assist with first months rent or past due rent when at risk of becoming evicted. Assistance is provided to families, elderly and disabled individuals who meet income requirements.

Eligibility Documentation:

• Identification for primary head of household
• Rental Assistance Application
• Documentation of dependents
• Eviction notice or landlord statement
• Verification of previous 3 months of income
• DSHS Additional Requirements rejection
• Household Application

Shelter Assistance: Emergency shelter for families, elderly, and disabled individuals is provided through local motels for a maximum of $250.00. This usually covers you for 6 days.

Eligibility Documentation:

• Identification for primary head of household
• Shelter Assistance Application
• Documentation of dependents
• Statement of homelessness
• DSHS Additional Requirements rejection
• Household Application

For more information please contact Maria Maravilla at 865-7630.