Important Update: Homeless Prevention Rent Assistance (HPRA)

Family Support Center’s Homeless Prevention Rent Assistance (HPRA) program provides limited, prioritized rent assistance for households facing eviction. Due to limited funding, not all eligible households can be served. Currently, priority is given to households with active evictions, eviction summons, or court-ordered payment plans referred by Northwest Justice Project and Sound Legal Aid.

Program Overview:

HPRA supports households at risk of eviction and homelessness. Assistance is not guaranteed and depends on funding availability and program capacity. Tenants accepted into the program are required to participate in housing stability planning with a case manager

HPRA Eligibility Requirements at FSC:

  • Tenant resides in Thurston County.
  • Household includes children under the age of 18 in the household at least 51% of the time and/or survivor of domestic violence.
  • Household annual income is at or less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) for Thurston County, see below:

    1 Person Household

    $65,350

    2 Person Household

    $74,700

    3 Person Household

    $84,050

    4 Person Household

    $93,350

    5 Person Household

    $100,850

    Effective June 1, 2025. Annual amounts are HUD Low Income (80%). Source: HUD FY2025 Income Limits for Thurston County; Housing Authority of Thurston County.

    How to Connect:

    If you believe you meet FSC's eligibility, you can email rentassistance@fscss.org. You will receive an auto-reply that gives up to date information about program availability, along with a list of toerh community programs and resources that may help your situation.

    Other HPRA Providers:

    HPRA for adults ages 25+ (single adults, veterans, and seniors)

    HPRA for youth and young adults (ages 18-24)

    HPRA for Latine and Hispanic Community

    View HPRA Flyer

    Beware of Rent Assistance Scams

    How to recognize legitimate programs:

    • Programs are operated by local nonprofit organizations.
    • Email addresses match the organization’s name.
    • You receive direct contact information for a staff member.
    • Phone numbers typically use local area codes.
    • Most programs do not require a Social Security number.
    • Programs will never ask you to pay money to receive assistance.
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    Resources

    These services are free or low-cost and are designed to help tenants understand their rights, access legal defense, and resolve housing disputes.

    Sound Legal Aid (Eviction Legal Defense)
    360-705-8194 or 1-888-201-1014 (toll free)
    Para español: 1-844-211-6916 (gratis)

    Northwest Justice Project (Eviction Legal Defense)
    1-855-657-8387

    WA Law Help (Eviction Legal Defense)
    A guide to free civil legal services.
    Maintained by Northwest Jutice Project.

    Residential Landlord-Tenant Resources 
    from the Office of the Attorney General

    Dispute Resolution Center (Mediation)
    360-956-1155
    info@mediatethurston.org

    Tenant Union of WA State (Tenant Advocacy)
    360-956-1155
    info@mediatethurston.org