Resources for Renters

Renting in Seattle Renter's Handbook is a summary of rights and responsibilities for tenants. It's also available in Amharic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Khmer, Korean, Lao, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Thai, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese. For more information visit Renter's Handbook.

What if you need more help? Here is a list of common resources in our area.

  • 2-1-1: For referrals to financial assistance, legal help, and housing advocacy resources in King County, call 2-1-1
  • King County Bar Association: A local lawyer's organization that provides legal referrals, free neighborhood legal clinics and representation for low-income tenants facing eviction, through the Housing Justice Project
  • Tenant Law Center (TLC): Free legal help for low income tenants facing eviction, subsidy terminations, or legal disputes with their landlords, hosted by Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
  • Tenants Union: Provides information on tenant rights and on organizing tenants for community action
  • Washington Law Help: Free legal information and court forms written by lawyers to guide you through the court processes of eviction and security deposit disputes

Renting in Seattle

Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA, 98124
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34019, Seattle, WA, 98124-4019
Phone: (206) 684-5700
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