Wildfire resources
Links to programs and resources available for people impacted by 2026 wildfires in Washington State.
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Washington’s Governor has a page of Wildfire resources, including:
- Wildfire status updates
- Shelter and housing resources
- Updates from the State
- State and federal resources
- What you can do
A statewide network of Community Action Agencies provides Emergency Services, including: food and meals, shelter, rental assistance, and motel vouchers.
Visit 211 Washington for information about rent assistance, shelters, reporting damage, waste removal and disposal, and other resources in your county.
Homeownership Resource Center - Call the Washington State Homeownership Hotline at 877-894-4663 to speak with a housing counselor. Counselors can help navigate post-emergency challenges such as delinquency, foreclosure mediation, property taxes, and HOA fees.
Washington’s Department of Financial Institutions also has a website with Wildfire Financial Relief and Resources to help with recovery, including:
- How to File a Homeowner Insurance Claim - Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
- How to File an Auto Insurance Claim - Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
- Help for Disaster Victims - Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Tax Relief for Disasters - Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Destroyed Property Tax Relief - Washington State Department of Revenue
- Help for Student Loan Borrowers Affected by a Disaster - U.S. Department of Education; explains options for pausing federal student loan payments
- Avoiding Scams After a Disaster - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)