Eligibility:
You can apply to the Seattle Relief Fund if you are low-income AND if you or a member of your household:
- Live within the boundaries of the city of Seattle
OR
- Is a Seattle Promise student
OR
- Is a Seattle Public Schools student
OR
- Is an artist/cultural worker with an art studio/rehearsal space in Seattle
How can I check to see if I live within the City of Seattle boundaries? You can review the Seattle city boundaries here: https://bit.ly/seattle-boundaries.
Be under 50 percent of the median household income in Seattle. The income eligibility chart can be found below. For example, if you are applying for a family of four, and your household total monthly income is less than $4,821, then your family is eligible.
Household Size Total Monthly Household Income
1 $ 3,375
2 $ 3,858
3 $ 4,342
4 $ 4,821
5 $ 5,208
6 $ 5,596
7 $ 5,979
8 $ 6,367
The review process is NOT first-come, first-served. However, to support those with the most need, the fund prioritizes Seattle residents who have disproportionately experienced the economic and public health impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, which include households that were unable to access state unemployment, had no health insurance, didn’t receive federal stimulus payments, or experienced housing instability or mental health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Seattle encourages residents to apply as soon as possible. The application period is open for three weeks, from Monday, October 25, 2021 to November 15, 2021, 11:59 p.m.