Wenatchee Times

East Wenatchee residents can apply for grants to help pay their rant and utilities. 

"The grants will cover up to three months of rent and utilities for qualified applicants. One of the qualifications is income must be at or below 80% of the area’s median household income. For a family of four, that’s at or below $55,550. The maximum rental assistance is up to $800 per month," Wenatchee World reported. "The funds, which renters don’t have to pay back, are sent directly to the landlord or utility company on behalf of the applicant."

Residents in need of assistance will be able to apply for funds from the $160,000 the city has set aside for them.

“We are targeting residents who live within the city limits first, but if their address is East Wenatchee, they should apply,” Lori Barnett, the city’s community development director, told Wenatchee World. “We want to make sure we spend down the funds and help as many folks as possible.”