Treasury Rent Assistance Program (T-RAP)

The Treasury Rent Assistance Program (T-RAP) Grant is part of Washington State's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are intended to prevent evictions that would contribute to the spread of the virus by paying past due, current due, future rent, and utilities, targeting limited resources to those who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak and are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Eligibility and Prioritization

The purpose of eligibility screening criteria is to target those most likely to become homeless without this assistance.

• Households must meet all three of the initial screening criteria: 
• Income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
• Experiencing a financial hardship directly or indirectly due to the COVID-19 outbreak that threatens the household's ability to pay the costs of the rental property when due.
• At risk of experiencing homelessness or currently experiencing housing instability. 

In addition to following the eligibility criteria, the following households will be prioritized:

• Income at or below 50% Area Median Income (AMI).
• Households with one or more individuals who are unemployed and have been unemployed for 90 days before application date.

More information regarding T-RAP Grant can be found at T-RAP https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/cares-act-and-state-rent-assistance/

Wahkiakum County Community Outreach T-RAP policy and procedure found here. 2021 T-RAP policy & procedure

Wahkiakum County Community Outreach T-RAP grievance form found here. T-RAP Grievance Form

Current forms can be found below:

T-RAP Household Information & Eligibility Form

T-RAP Self-Declaration Form

T-RAP Rent Payment Form

T-RAP Utility Payment Agreement Form

T-RAP Other Housing Costs Payment Form

To speak to someone locally, please contact the Community Outreach Specialist with Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services at (360) 795-8630 opt. 4.