Economic Displacement Relocation Assistance offered at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Economic Displacement Relocation Assistance offered at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
700 5th Avenue, Seattle Municipal Tower, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98104
Located on block between Columbia St and Cherry St. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
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.
M, W, F, 9am-3pm. T, Th, 10:30am-3pm.
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Seattle, WA
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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 and the tenant decides to move. 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.
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.