Burien City Council adopted Ordinance 783, extending the moratorium on evictions from Burien until January 15, 2022.
The purpose of the extension is to give landlords and tenants more time to access rental assistance and for that financial assistance to be distributed.
“The city council voted unanimously to extend the moratorium on evictions because we know it is important to keep people housed during our current public health crisis,” said Burien Mayor Jimmy Matta.
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Rent and utility assistance available
City council created an emergency rent and utility assistance fund for residents of Burien facing the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. Members of the Burien community also have access to King County Rent Assistance Funding. Help is available in multiple languages from King County, Catholic Community Services, and the One Stop Center.
Residents of Burien can apply for the Town of Burien’s COVID-19 Emergency Rent and Utilities Fund by contacting one of the following organizations:
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- Catholic community services: Call the CCS hotline (253) 850-2523 Monday to Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Multi-Service Center: Visit the Multiservice Center website to complete the request. You will receive a follow-up phone call after submitting your application.
“It is important that people now apply for rent and utility assistance,” said Colleen Brandt-Schluter, director of social services for the town of Burien. “Please don’t wait until the moratorium on evictions is over.”
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