Disabled female looking to relocate to Seattle or suburbs (section 8, apartment)

[Paulavac]

Hi,

I am currently living in Colorado Springs, but my daughter (and I think soon, my son) live in Seattle. I really have nothing holding me to Colorado Springs anymore.

I have been disabled for 9 years and live on disability and insurance from where I used to work. My income is very low (about $1,500 a month). I presently live in a pretty nice one-bedroom apartment and am paying a very low rent because of the Housing Authority. I really, really want to move out to Seattle or close by to be closer to my kids, but am not at all sure I can afford it. I guess my main question is, is there much help in the Seattle area for disabled persons, would I be able to find some help to make moving there a little easier? I guess I'll leave it at that for now, but anyone who wants to offer any additional advice, knowledge about any of my issues is more than welcome.

Thanks,
Paula

[Woof]

Subsidized housing has long waiting lists in Seattle. You'd best get your daughter to help you with that. Once you get your foot in the door there are a hodgepodge of public and private agencies such as Catholic Charities and Plymouth Housing that can help Seattle residents, although I don't know the exact situation at this time since it's been a while since I lived there.

There are also food banks and free meal centers, and you can call the Seattle Metro people to get door-to-door van rides as needed for shopping or appointments or whatever.

[Paulavac]

Thank you Woof. I was already thinking about getting my name on the low-income housing lists. I know it took about 3 years for me to get a Section 8 voucher here in Colorado Springs, so I figured it would be about the same amount of time there. I want to get my finances a little steadier and be a little more healthy before I move, so I figure maybe by that time, something in public housing may arise.

[Woof]

Well, if you already have Section 8 there's no problem. Simply have it transferred to the agency in Seattle, it can be used anywhere in the US.

[Paulavac]

Thank you - I didn't know that!!