Rental Assistance

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How to Find & Apply:

General & Emergency Referrals:

  • Call 211 from any phone for a referral to local social services, including emergency housing.

Online Portal:

  • Use WashingtonConnection.org to apply for benefits and find resources.

  • OlyCAP offers a variety of housing resources. Apply online at www.olycap.org.

  • Serenity House: Operates the Housing Resource Center in Port Angeles, offering family shelter and peer support services (HARPS).

Direct Contact:

  • Peninsula Housing Authority manages Section 8 Housing, and other affordable housing options. You can apply for their waiting list by calling 360-452-7631 or visiting their office.

  • Go to the DSHS Community Services Office at 727 East 8th Street, Port Angeles, for assistance with various programs.

Specific Needs:

  • Housing & Essential Needs (HEN) Program: For low-income adults with incapacity, refer to DSHS.

  • Supportive Housing: Peninsula Behavioral Health offers structured environments for those working towards independence, and provides Transitional Supportive Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals with chronic homelessness or mental health challenges.