Aug 15, 2026 3:30 PM
Residents whose homes were badly damaged or destroyed by recent fires in central and eastern Washington can now apply for state assistance with immediate needs
Residents whose homes were badly damaged or destroyed by recent fires in central and eastern Washington can now apply for state assistance with immediate needs such as temporary housing, food and other personal expenses.
The state has $1.5 million available for Household Needs Grants through the state Individual Assistance program.
Grants range from $750 for a one-person household to $2,250 for households of five or more.
To qualify for a Household Needs Grant, applicants must:
- Live in an eligible county or Tribal nation: Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, or Yakima counties and lands of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, or Spokane Tribe of Indians.
- Show that their primary residence was destroyed or majorly damaged per FEMA’s Preliminary Damage Assessment Guide as a result of fires that occurred on Aug. 1, 2026, or later.
- The damage was caused by one of the following fires: Autumn Lane, Old Trails, Fairview, Kaiser Canyon, Modrite, Sinlahekin, Bradeen Hill, Hudspeth, Little Giant, Ptarmigan, Ransier/White Swan, Signal Peak, or Mitre Rock.
Those who meet eligibility requirements for a Household Needs Grant can begin the process online.
The grants are part of $2.5 million made available through Governor Ferguson’s recent emergency proclamation.
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