Emergency Assistance
Bellevue LifeSpring is here to help you pay your rent or provide other emergency financial support in your time of need.
If you are experiencing an unexpected bill or expense that is impacting your ability to pay your rent, such as a medical bill, car repair, or a reduction of income, Bellevue LifeSpring may be able to help you.
Our goal is to help your family stay in your home.
Eligibility Criteria
Please read the following eligibility criteria carefully.
Eviction Prevention: If you live in Bellevue and have children under the age of 18 in your home, you may qualify for eviction prevention assistance.
First Month’s Rent Assistance: If you live in Bellevue, have children in your home, and are moving from Bellevue to Bellevue, you may qualify for assistance with the first month’s rent. You must be approved to move into the unit prior to requesting assistance. Bellevue LifeSpring does not assist with rent deposits, moving expenses, or storage.
Please Note: To receive financial assistance, we require at least one in-person visit to our Bellevue Family Hub to complete paperwork.
Below are the detailed documents needed to apply for Bellevue LifeSpring’s services.
Families who live in Bellevue or within Bellevue School District boundaries, and have children under 18 in the household, are eligible to apply for services.
Proof of Hardship
- Documentation of unexpected bills or expenses that impact the ability to pay your rent, including but not limited to a medical bill, car repair, or a reduction of income.
Proof of Identity
- Required: Official photo ID (e.g., standard ID card, driver’s license, or passport) for all adults living in the household
- Required: Birth certificate for all children under the age of 18 living in the household
Proof of Bellevue Residence
- Required: Lease or contract from your property manager/landlord.
- Required: Current Rent Ledger or balance due from your property manager/landlord
Proof of Income
Required (all that apply)
- Two most current pay stubs of each adult in the home
- Section 8 housing voucher
- Child Support (Court Ordered Document/Receipts of Payment)
- Social Security Income (SSI)
- Unemployment Benefits
- Bank statement documents (only applies to contract/freelance workers)
Q: Do I have to live in Bellevue to receive services from Bellevue LifeSpring?
A: We serve families that live within the boundaries of the Bellevue School District. There are some addresses that are located in Kirkland and Redmond that are still within the Bellevue School District.
Q: Do my children have to go to school within Bellevue School District for us to receive services?
A: We serve all low-income families that have school-aged children and live within the Bellevue School District boundaries. If a family is within the boundaries of Bellevue School District but chooses to homeschool their children, attend a private school, or have children that are not yet old enough to attend school, they would still be eligible if they meet our income eligibility.
Q: Do I need to have a Social Security number to get assistance?
A: Bellevue LifeSpring’s eligibility requirements do not include anything related to immigration status