FEMA funding for eligible flood survivors
On April 10, the federal government approved Washington’s request for a federal disaster declaration for the December 2025 Floods.
People who suffered disaster-related damage in King, Chelan, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, or Whatcom counties, or one of the affected tribal communities may qualify.
Apply for FEMA assistance in 1 of 3 ways:
- Online: disasterassistance.gov
- Phone: (800) 621-3362
- Download and use the FEMA app
Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI
For in-person assistance filing your application, beginning April 28, King County’s Disaster Recovery Center will be located at King County Elections Office, 919 Southwest Grady Way in Renton, Tuesdays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 10.
The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA assistance is June 10, 2026. Link to the FEMA press release.
Housing repair program available to low and moderate-income homeowners
The King County Housing Repair program provides assistance to low and moderate-income homeowners, as well as renters with disabilities, in most parts of King County. Call Housing Repair at 206-263-9095 or visit the Program online at Housing Repair Program – King County, Washington to learn more about the process, how to access services, and eligibility criteria.
Safety tips as you clean your home or business
Rainfall and flooding have caused sewage overflows in many areas across King County. Please avoid touching all surface water (including lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, and Puget Sound) at this time.
If your home or business has flooded:
- If there is still standing water, turn off power before re-entering (do NOT touch electrical equipment while touching water).
- Avoid touching flood water and wash hands (and pets).
- Flooded private water system or well? Only use bottled, boiled (rolling boil for 1 minute), or treated water.
- Flooded septic system? Don’t use your septic system during a flood and disinfect it after the flood. After flooding subsides, call a maintainer to check that the flooding did not damage your septic system. Go here for a list of maintainers.
- Mold can grow within 24-48 hours after a flood. Open windows and doors and pump out water after flood waters recede.
- Wear an N95 mask, gloves, goggles, and protective gear when cleaning.
More info at kingcounty.gov/FloodRecovery