2026 Tenant Services Grants
Seattle's Tenant Services Grant funds nonprofits to provide legal aid, eviction prevention, advocacy, and tenant education to support and protect renters, with a focus on underserved communities.
Funder: City of Seattle
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$1,586,015 total available (2026, pending budget approval); typical project period is 1 year
Summary: Funds organizations providing legal aid, eviction prevention, advocacy, and tenant education to support Seattle renters and promote housing stability.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—timeline and details subject to annual cycle and city budget approval.
Description
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations experienced in serving Seattle tenants, with the goal of strengthening tenant protections and supporting renters most impacted by housing instability. The grant prioritizes services such as free legal counsel for low-income tenants facing eviction, eviction prevention (including early legal support and mediation), tenant advocacy, support for renters referred by the City, and outreach and education to increase awareness of tenant rights and connect renters to resources. Proposals should focus on underserved communities and demonstrate culturally competent, accessible, and measurable service delivery.
