$9M in funds to help thousands of low-income households in Washington pay rent, energy bills
The Washington State Department of Commerce is providing $9 million to help low-income households impacted by the novel coronavirus outbreak pay their rent and energy bills.
The department announced Tuesday residents who make at or below 125% of the federal poverty level and are part of the federal Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can apply for the crisis benefits of up to $1,000 in rental assistance and up to $500 in energy assistance.
The funds are expected to serve about 5,000 households.
“Imagine not having enough funds to pay rent, the heat bill, and put food on the table. Thousands of families in Washington face this predicament, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this crisis in our state," Commerce Director Lisa Brown said in a statement.
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