The Thurston County Veterans’ Assistance Program helps eligible veterans or family members with housing services including rent, mortgage, and shelter.

Eligibility:

How to Apply:  

Telephone the Veterans’ Assistance Program to schedule an eligibility appointment and find out what documents to bring to the appointment. 

Examples of documentation needed to prove eligibility: One (1) item from each of the five categories listed below, unless otherwise stated, are needed to prove eligibility for assistance.

   VETERAN   

• DD214
• NGB Form 22
• Discharge Orders and Certificate

  WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENT-AT LEAST SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO APPLICATION 

• Washington State driver's license or identification issued over six months ago.
• Utilized Veterans’ Assistance Program previous year.
• Utility bill from over six months ago.
• Mail from an official government source dated over six months ago.
• Homeless shelter verification.

  THURSTON COUNTY RESIDENT-AT LEAST 31 DAYS PRIOR TO APPLICATION

• Washington State Driver's License or Identification issued over 31-days ago.
• Utility or other bill.
• Mail from an official government source.
• Homeless shelter verification.

  household SIZE

• Spouse or domestic partner - license or certificate.
• Dependent children of veteran, under 18 years of age - birth certificate.
• Surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner - license or certificate & death certificate.

  INCOME-EXAMPLES

• Pay stubs from last 31 days.
• Current year award letter from government programs.
• Unemployment record.
• DSHS grant verification.
• Any other sources of funds coming into the household.

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Resources

Federal Services

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Policies & Procedures

• Veterans' Assistance Fund Policies and Procedures-Thurston County [PDF]
• Veterans' Relief:  Chapter 73.08 RCW - Washington State Legislature Link

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