Governor Inslee Updates Eviction Moratorium Bridge Proclamation

Posted By: Alex Robertson (deleted) COVID-19,

For your general information, during a press conference Governor Jay Inslee updated the bridge proclamation and extended the eviction bridge transition to Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 11:59pm. 

He stated that this extension will give time for local governments to distribute funding for rental assistance. The bridge was to expire on September 30, 2021 but the Governor stated that he has heard that more counties need additional time to distribute the funding.

Practical advice in various languages to help pay your rent, to apply for rental assistance and other pertinent information can be found on the Attorney General’s website at: www.atg.wa.gov/landlord-tenant

For further information, see attached proclamation, 21-09.01 Tenancy Preservation – A Bridge to E2SSB 5160.

To view the press conference, click here.