News Flash

Governor Inslee’s Bridge Proclamation is now in effect July 1 – September 30, 2021

Key Takeaways:

• The Bridge Proclamation is NOT an extension of the State Eviction Moratorium
• Tenants can be evicted starting July 1^st 
• Tenants are expected to pay rent in full starting August 1^st 
• Rent increases are allowed starting July 1^st with a 60-day written notice
• Late fees are still prohibited through December 31^st, 2021
• Not protected under the Bridge Proclamation are tenants who have been living in hotels/motels/AirBnBs/long-term care facilities/other non-traditional housing

Landlords May Begin Eviction Process ONLY IF:

• There are rental assistance programs and eviction resolution programs in place in their county
• A written notice of the services and supports that are available are provided to tenants. 
• A repayment plan is offered before filing an eviction
• Tenants have 14 days to respond to written notice, before landlords can act

What Should Tenants Do:

• Start applying for rental assistance NOW
  1. EPRAP (Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Program)
  2. Issaquah Community Services for qualifying individuals/families living within the Issaquah School District
  3. Hopelink
  4. SVdP St. Joseph Conference
  5. Catholic Community Services (Call 425-213-1963 ext. 2 on Wed. 2-4 pm)
• Seek legal counsel
  1. ELAP (Eastside Legal Assistance Program) 
  2. KCBA (King County Bar Association)
  3. Washington Law Help
  4. NW Justice Project
• Respond to landlords within 14 days, DO NOT IGNORE