Washington
Statewide agencies, services, and property records, plus all its counties.
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- Washington property taxProperty records
In Washington the County Assessor values your property and the County Treasurer collects the tax. The Department of Revenue oversees the counties and runs the senior, disabled and deferral exemptions.
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Washington's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
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- NRCS wetland determinations and conservation complianceFarm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- Washington floodplain and flood mapsFlood zones
Washington's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
- Washington state landsPublic land
State-owned land in Washington: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Washington food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Washington food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Washington unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Washington unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Washington Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Washington Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Washington energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Washington energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Washington WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Washington child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Washington State Housing Finance Commission renter resourcesRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Washington emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Washington TANF and WorkFirst cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Washington child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Washington Home and Community Living AdministrationSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Washington Division of Vocational RehabilitationDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Washington veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Washington unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Washington consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Washington emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Other Washington resources
- Washington septic system permitsIn Washington the local health jurisdiction issues septic permits under state rules. Start here for the rules, the operation and maintenance requirements, and …
- Washington coastal and shoreline rulesWashington's Shoreline Management Act adds rules within 200 feet of the sea, large lakes and rivers. Your city or county writes the shoreline master program, a…
- Washington water wells and water rightsWashington water rights and well construction, including the state's well log viewer for wells already drilled.
- Washington Geological SurveyWashington geology: landslide, earthquake and ground hazards, groundwater, minerals and geologic maps.
- Washington wildfire hazard mapDNR's draft statewide map rating wildfire hazard as low, moderate, high or very high, with county wildfire risk, made under Senate Bill 6120. It is a draft for…
- Washington State Department of CommerceWashington plans under the Growth Management Act: urban growth areas, critical areas and comprehensive plans. If a rule about building on rural land seems stra…
- Washington landslide mapInteractive map of mapped landslides, landslide susceptibility and other geologic hazards in Washington. It is a screening tool, not a site-specific assessment.
- Washington State Historic Preservation OfficeWashington's historic preservation office, the state survey of historic properties and the National Register listings.
- Washington statutesRead Washington state law, search it by chapter or keyword, and find the section behind a rule you have been quoted.
- Washington vital recordsOrder a Washington birth, death or marriage certificate, and see who is allowed to request one.
- Washington State ArchivesHistorical Washington government records, early land records, plats and maps.
- Washington State Department of TransportationState highways in Washington: road maps, projects, and the approach or access permit you need before you build a driveway onto a state road.
- Washington local food-assistance officesFind a local office that handles food-assistance applications and case questions. Choose your county or service area in this official state directory.
- Washington landslidesExplains landslide mapping in Washington, signs of landslide activity and what to do, with links to the landslide map and susceptibility maps.
- Washington licensed land surveyor lookupSearch the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for a licensed land surveyor by name or license number. Only a …
- Washington wildfire hazard and risk mappingDNR page about Washington's new statewide wildfire hazard map and county risk maps: status, FAQs, public comment and a link to the draft map.
- Washington building code and construction permitsThe Washington State Building Code applies statewide and is adopted by the State Building Code Council. Cities and counties enforce it, issue the permits and m…
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
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Largest cities
- Aberdeen
- Airway Heights
- Anacortes
- Arlington
- Auburn
- Bainbridge Island
- Battle Ground
- Bellevue
- Bellingham
- Bonney Lake
- Bothell
- Bremerton
- Burien
- Burlington
- Camas
- Centralia
- Cheney
- College Place
- Covington
- Des Moines
- DuPont
- Duvall
- East Wenatchee
- Edgewood
- Edmonds
- Ellensburg
- Enumclaw
- Ephrata
- Everett
- Federal Way
- Ferndale
- Fife
- Gig Harbor
- Grandview
- Hoquiam
- Issaquah
- Kelso
- Kenmore
- Kennewick
- Kent
- Kirkland
- Lacey
- Lake Forest Park
- Lake Stevens
- Lakewood
- Liberty Lake
- Longview
- Lynden
- Lynnwood
- Maple Valley
- Marysville
- Mercer Island
- Mill Creek
- Milton
- Monroe
- Moses Lake
- Mount Vernon
- Mountlake Terrace
- Mukilteo
- Newcastle
- Oak Harbor
- Olympia
- Orting
- Othello
- Pasco
- Port Angeles
- Port Orchard
- Port Townsend
- Poulsbo
- Pullman
- Puyallup
- Redmond
- Renton
- Richland
- Ridgefield
- Sammamish
- SeaTac
- Seattle
- Sedro-Woolley
- Shelton
- Shoreline
- Snohomish
- Snoqualmie
- Spokane
- Spokane Valley
- Stanwood
- Sumner
- Sunnyside
- Tacoma
- Tukwila
- Tumwater
- University Place
- Vancouver
- Walla Walla
- Washougal
- Wenatchee
- West Richland
- Woodinville
- Yakima
- Yelm