Bremerton COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
The City of Bremerton is offering temporary rental support through the Bremerton COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program for lost income or job losses caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Residents must live within Bremerton boundaries to be eligible. To learn about eligibility and income requirements, visit bremertonhousing.org.
Rental Assistance for Residents Outside of Bremerton
Kitsap Community Resources is assisting households with emergency short-term rental assistance outside of Bremerton.
Kitsap Community Resources is accepting applications through the
Housing Solutions Center to assist households throughout the county, outside the city limits of Bremerton, and those not living in Housing Kitsap units. Housing Kitsap is accepting applications to assist households currently living in
Housing Kitsap properties.
KCR Temporary Relief Fund for Individuals and Families
The COVID-19 Temporary Relief Fund has been put together by Kitsap Community Resources to address needs of eligible individuals, families and small business owners in Bremerton and Kitsap County facing financial hardship due to impacts from the coronavirus. The temporary program can provide short-term funds to feed a family, pay for housing, among other assistance. To learn more about help available or to donate to the fund, visit www.kcr.org.
Governor Extends Temporary Ban on Residential Evictions, Prohibits Increases to Rent Until December 31
Gov. Jay Inslee recently extended a temporary statewide ban on evictions of residential tenants through December 31, 2020 as a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, the order also prohibits landlords from increasing rents for residential and some commercial units. Information on the Governor’s extended order can be found here.