Those whose homes were significantly damaged or destroyed by recent wildfires in central and eastern Washington can apply for state assistance to help with “immediate needs.”
These needs include aid for temporary housing, food and clothing, or other personal expenses.
The state has made $1.5 million available for Household Needs Grants through the state Individual Assistance (State IA) program.
Grants range from $750 for a one-person household to $2,250 for households of five or more.
Who Can Apply
People whose homes were lost or severely damaged by the recent fires are encouraged to apply for a Household Needs Grant regardless of their income or whether they have insurance.
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.
Eligible households can receive:
- $750 for a one-person household
- $1,500 for a household of two to four people
- $2,250 for a household of five or more
If you meet the requirements, you can apply here.
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