Yakima County, WA

County in Washington

United States

243.2k population • $133.5m budget

Yakima County, WA created an online portal for rental assistance applications

Yakima County created a new secure online portal where residents can apply for rental assistance. The online portal includes extra security measures, automatic notifications through each step of the process, and improved data collection compared to appointments with local service providers. Eligibility requirements include: the applicant must have a household in Yakima County, be at or below 80% of the area's median income, and experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digital Services+5

Yakima County, WA

United States

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Yakima, WA builds life-saving information into emergency dispatch process with Smart911

Residents of the City of Yakima and Yakima County fill out household profiles for free on Smart911. The city-county SunComm dispatch center provides these profiles to first responders en route to calls. Profiles can highlight disabilities and health issues that require immediate attention during emergency calls. Smart911 also gathers information on pets, security systems, and household layouts for more informed responses.

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Yakima, WA

United States

Yakima County, WA

United States