Snohomish County kicks off new rental assistance program
EVERETT — Snohomish County on Monday announced a new emergency rental assistance program that’s expected to provide more than $20 million in aid to residents who have struggled to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The money, from a $900 billion federal relief package, is intended for renters who are at risk of homelessness or housing instability because of financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, says a news release from the county.
County officials say the funding won’t be enough to meet the extraordinary need for rental assistance amid the pandemic, but it will make a difference for some residents who might otherwise lose their homes when a statewide eviction moratorium expires.
“There are many families in every neighborhood in Snohomish County suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the idea of losing their homes in the midst of this crisis is another heavy burden,” County Executive Dave Somers said in a written statement. “We are grateful that these federal funds are available to keep people in their homes and prevent even more suffering. We are in this crisis together, and together, we’ll get through it.”
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