Kirkland Rental Risk Assistance Fund

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The Kirkland Rental Risk Assistance Fund (Program) allocates funding to assist households and individuals seeking new residential leases in the City of Kirkland. The program is intended to help those facing barriers to obtain stable housing.

PROGRAM TIMING AND PROCESS

  • The program is open to applications by landlords with eligible tenants.
  • Landlords must have a valid business license with a City of Kirkland endorsement.
  • Leases must be new and signed within the last 60 days.
  • Grant payments are made to the landlord to offset the risk of tenant default.
  • Applications will be accepted starting on February 15, 2023.
  • The City of Kirkland has partnered with the administrator FORWARD to administer the program.
  • The Program will operate as long as funds remain available, or until the City announces an end date.
  • The City of Kirkland reserves the right to alter the eligibility, criteria and details of the Program at the City’s sole discretion.

 

INFO FOR LANDLORDS         INFO FOR TENANTS