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Veterans' Relief Fund

If you're a Veteran or a Veteran's spouse, you may be eligible for assistance from the Veterans' Relief Fund for:

  • Funeral expenses
  • Utilities
  • Rent

Each Veteran that qualifies could receive up to $450 (or whatever the maximum allowable amount is for the year) for rent or utilities. And, with acceptable documentation, $450 for burial or cremation costs will be approved for qualifying Veteran/dependent.

To apply for veterans' benefit services, please complete an application and gather all of the acceptable documentation: 

  • DD214 (Under honorable discharges only)
  • Washington State Driver's License or Picture ID
  • Proof of Washington residence for one year
  • Spouse's ID or Marriage Certificate
  • Birth certificate for all dependents
  • Proof of income (check stub or bank statement) OR Lack of income (if you have no income you will need to prove it, example: income tax return/bank statement). Please see income eligibility table below.
  • Original bill to be paid for utilities
  • Original bill for funeral expenses
  • Rent - must have a W-9 (provided by the County upon request) and a copy of the rental agreement, signed by the landlord. A relative of the veteran does not qualify as a bona fide landlord.

Call the Veterans' Benefits Specialist, 360-740-1417, to schedule an appointment to submit your application. Applications will be accepted by appointment only. All applications are reviewed and determination is made on a case by case basis.

Income Eligibility Table

The following table is what is used to determine if you qualify; if you do not fall within these guidelines, you will not be eligible for the program.

  • 1 Member Household = less than $1,354 per month or $16,245 per year.
  • 2 Member Household = less than $1,821 per month or $21,855 per year.
  • 3 Member Household = less than $2,289 per month or $27,465 per year.
  • 4 Member Household = less than $2,756 per month or $33,075 per year.
  • 5 Member Household = less than $3,224 per month or $38,685per year.

For questions call the Veterans Benefits Specialist: 360-740-1417 or 360-740-1223 or 1-800-562-6130.