Housing Options

Welcome to Your Next Step’s housing resources page. This guide is designed to help older adults in the Pierce County and Tacoma area quickly find housing-related support, from low-income housing and rental assistance to furniture, shelter information, and more. Use the categories below to connect with services that can help you take a positive step toward safer, more stable housing.

Complaints / Discrimination

  • City of Tacoma — 253-591-5151

Down Payment Assistance

  • City of Tacoma — 253-591-5230

Furnishings

  • St. Vincent DePaul — 253-474-0519
  • Need-A-Break — 253-353-7056

Landlord – Tenant Issues

In-Home Care

Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
  • Housing Justice Project — 253-572-5134
  • Northwest Justice Project — 206-464-1519
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Low Income Housing

  • Associated Ministries of Tacoma — 253-383-3056
  • International Place (KWA) — 253-475-6861
  • Pacific Villa (KWA) — 253-538-9387
  • Pierce County ADR — 253-798-4600
  • Pierce County Community Action — 253-798-7240
  • Pierce County Housing Authority — 253-620-5400
  • Tacoma Housing Authority — 253-207-4400
  • The Orchard (KWA) — 253-686-1899

Memory Care

Rental Assistance

  • Mysti Cares — help@mysticares.org or 800-524-4827
  • Pierce County Human Services / City of Tacoma — 2-1-1

Placement Assistance

CayCare Elder Care and Senior Living Advisors
  • CayCare — Elder Care & Senior Living Advisors | (253) 777-3804 | www.CayCare.com | Placement: Adult Family Home, Memory Care, Assisted Living+ | In-Home Care Coordination
  • Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources
  • Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADRC) — (253) 798-4600 | PierceADRC.org | Helping older adults and individuals living with disabilities remain safe and independent in the community.

Residential Care Information

  • Pierce County ADR Center — 253-798-4600

Shelter Information

  • TACID — 253-565-9000
  • United Way Helpline — 2-1-1

If you are not sure where to start, you can always call 2-1-1 for general assistance, or visit the main Your Next Step resources page to explore more support options in your area.