Housing
Washington 211
Washington 211 is a central access point to find help and resources in your community. They provide the most current database of resources across the state.
Calling 211 is the best first step to find housing resources near you as most housing services in Pierce County require a referral from 211.
Get help by dialing the number 211, searching the Washington 211 website, or texting "211WAOD" to 898211.
- Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness
- Has daily information for shower and day centers, overnight shelters, and walk-in hours for agencies who can make referrals to housing resources.
- Human Rights Commission
- Investigates discrimination in areas of employment, housing, accommodation, and credit & insurance issue. Gives resources for support in these areas.
- Fair Housing Center of Washington
- Addresses unlawful housing discrimination in Western and Central Washington.
- Northwest Justice Project
- Gives free legal assistance in areas of housing, healthcare, education, income security and more. Eviction support available.
- Pierce County Eviction Protection
- Helps eligible households pay past due rent and may help pay current and future rent.
- Tacoma Pro Bono/Housing Justice Project - Eviction Prevention
- Provides advice and support for those who have been served eviction notices.
- HOPWA (Housing Options for People with AIDS)
- Helps people living with HIV (PLWH) get stable housing.
- Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA)
- Manages multiple housing programs across Pierce County, including the Housing Choice Voucher program (aka Section 8).
- Tacoma Housing Authority (THA)
- Manages multiple housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher program (aka Section 8) for Tacoma residents.
- REACH Center
- Helps youth aged 12-24 who are homeless or have unstable housing.
- Northwest Furniture Bank
- Provides eligible households with gently used furniture (up to 9+ pieces) at reduced cost. Referral required.
- Associated Ministries - Renters Readiness
- Offers free renters' readiness classes online to help boost your rental application and more.
- WA Department of Financial Institutions
- Offers support, advice, and resources for mortgage assistance and foreclosure.