Senior Housing Resources
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
This guide was produced by the North Urban Human Services Alliance.
Shelter Services
Housing Assistance Points: https://lakecitypartners.org/get-help-resources/
Heron Haven Senior Women’s Shelter: https://lakecitypartners.org/heron-haven-kenmore-senior-womens-shelter/
Sophia’s Place Women’s Shelter:📞 425-463-6285 x108
Safe Parking Programs: Lake WA United Methodist Church:📞 425-464-SAFE
Rental/Emergency Assistance
General Assistance: 📞 2-1-1 | https://wa211.org/
King County Resource Access Team: 📞 206-809-7115 | https://kingcounty.gov/dchs/resources
Center for Human Services Kinship Services: 📞206-631-9436 | tpiwen@chs-nw.org
Check Your City's Website: Rental assistance is often available.
Emerald City Resource Guide: https://www.emeraldcityresourceguide.org
Local Organizations Offering Assistance
Arc of King County for Disabled Individuals: 📞 206-829-7053 | https://arcofkingcounty.org
Catholic Community Services: 📞 425-213-1963 | https://www.ccsww.org/about/contact/
Community Living Connections: 📞 1-844-348-5464 | https://www.communitylivingconnections.org/
King County Veterans Program Northgate:📞 206-263-8387.
US Department of Veteran Affairs Seattle Office:📞 800-827-1000
Legal Resources for Housing Stability
CLEAR (for low-income individuals seeking free legal help): 📞 1-888-387-7111
Eastside Legal Assistance Program: https://elap.org/housing-stability/
Housing Justice Project: 📞 206-267-7069 | https://www.kcba.org/?pg=Housing-Justice-Project
King County Tenant Resource Line: 📞 206-580-0762 or 1-855-485-8767 | https://www.ccsww.org
Northwest Justice Project:📞 1-855-657-8387 | https://nwjustice.org
Tenants Union of WA State: 📞 206-723-0500
Washington Law Help: https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/topics/housing/eviction?lang=ES
Property Tax Exemptions
King County: https://senior-exemption.kingcounty.gov/intro
Snohomish County: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/326/Forms-Publications
Utility Assistance
City of Bothell Water and Sewer District: https://bothellwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21407/2025-Water-Sewer-Low-Income-Senior-Discount-Application
Northshore Utility District: https://www.nud.net/customers/assistance-programs/
North City Water District: 090https://northcitywater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-2026-Low-Income-Application.pdf120 Low-Income-Reduced-Water-Rate-Application-2020-2021-082620.pdf
Puget Sound Energy: 📞 888-225-5773 | https://www.pse.com/en/account-and-billing/assistance-programs
Salvation Army Warm Home Fund Emergency Assistance: 📞 425-452-7300
Seattle City Lights & Utilities: https://utilityassistance.seattle.gov/uap/public/landing
Snohomish PUD: https://www.cognitoforms.com/PUDITS/SnohomishCountyPUDsIncomeQualifiedDiscountApplication2
Woodinville Water: https://www.woodinvillewater.com/FormCenter/Owner-Application-for-Low-Income-Rate-13/
Medical Equipment
Bridge Ministries: 📞425-628-1751 | https://bridgemin.org/get-equipment/
MS Donor Closet Edmonds: 📞425- 712-1807 | Lower-priced Medical and Mobility Equipment-MSHH Donor Closet
North Shore Senior Center Medical Library: 📞 425-487-2441
Financial Education Resources
Hopelink Individual Financial Coaching: 📞 (425)-250-3003 | FinancialCoaching@hopelink.org | https://www.hopelink.org/programs/financial-capabilities/financial-education/
Assisted Living Placement Services
Many placement services exist to assist seniors in finding Assisted Living facilities. These are a private for-profit sector, so please use all due care in selecting a provider. These resources can help you select the right service to meet your needs.
Health and Human Services Elder Care Locator: https://eldercare.acl.gov/home
AARP Assisted Living What to Ask Checklist: https://assets.aarp.org/external_sites/caregiving/checklists/checklist_assistedLiving.html
Paying for Senior Care ‘What is an Assisted Living Referral Service’: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/assisted-living/placement-agency
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