Lewis County Veterans' Relief Fund

Most Counties in Washington State have their a program for supporting veterans. This week we look at Lewis County.

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The Lewis County Veterans' Relief Fund helps veterans and Veterans' spouses with a limited contribution towards:

• Funeral expenses 
• Utilities 
• Rent.

Eligibility:

• Honorable Discharge
• Income Eligibility:
• 1 Member Household = less than $1,354 per month or $16,245 per year. 
• 2 Member Household = less than $1,821 per month or $21,855 per year. 
• 3 Member Household = less than $2,289 per month or $27,465 per year. 
• 4 Member Household = less than $2,756 per month or $33,075 per year. 
• 5 Member Household = less than $3,224 per month or $38,685 per year.
• Applications will be accepted by appointment only. 
• All applications are reviewed and determination is made on a case by case basis. 

To Apply:

• Complete this application
• Gather documentation: 
• DD214 (honorable discharges only) 
• Washington State Driver's License or Picture ID 
• Proof of Washington residence for one year 
• Spouse's ID or Marriage Certificate Birth certificate for all dependents 
• Proof of income (check stub or bank statement) OR Lack of income (if you have no income you will need to prove it, example: income tax return/bank statement). 
• Utilities or funeral expenses: Original bill to be paid for 
• Rent : Must have a W-9 (provided by the County upon request) and a copy of the rental agreement, signed by the landlord. A relative of the veteran does not qualify as a bona fide landlord. 
• Call the Veterans' Benefits Specialist, 360-740-1417, to schedule an appointment to submit your application. 

More Information:

• Call 360-740-1417, 360-740-1223 or 1-800-562-6130
• See http://lewiscountywa.gov/veterans-services