Human Services

Tenant/Landlord Issues

Tenants Facing Eviction

Housing Justice Project 
253-234-4204
206-267-7090  Español
HJPstaff@KCBA.org
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–12:00pm

Tenant Rights

Tenants’ Union
Tenants’ Rights Hotline
206-723-0500
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00am–12:30pm, 1:30-4:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am–12:30pm
Saturday: 11:00am–3:00pm

Legal Clinics

The King County Bar Association has clinics and can provide a free half hour of legal advice to renters. Call to schedule an appointment. You can call 206-267-7070.

Utility Assistance

City of Tukwila Water/Sewer
Call the Finance Department at 206-433-1835 or visit the Utility Billing webpage for more information or to make payment arrangements.

Seattle City Light Discount Program
Residents can qualify for up to 60% off future energy bills. To learn more or to apply, visit the Utility Discount Program website or call 206-684-0268.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
If your main source of heat is electricity, gas, or heating oil, and you need help paying your utility bill during the winter season, you can apply for assistance through LIHEAP. To learn more about the program or to apply, visit the Multi-Service Center website or call 253-517-2263.

Puget Sound Energy
To learn more about energy assistance available through PSE, visit the Puget Sound Energy website or call 1-888-225-5773 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:30am–6:30pm).

2025-2026 FUNDING CYCLE

Tukwila is a part of the Human Services Funding Collaborative, a 16-city consortium in King County. Every two years, a joint application opens to non-profit organizations who want to apply for funding.

The application period for 2025-2026 will open on March 4, 2024 and close at 4:00pm on April 8, 2024. More information on minimum requirements, past application questions, and staff contacts can be found at share1app.org/application.