Housing & Homelessness

Behind in Rent or Utilities? Worried about Eviction?

Eviction Prevention Programs - Contact the following agencies to see if you qualify:

Crossroads Housing 360-427-6919 (households age 25 and older)
Shelton Youth Connection 360-462-0125 (households under the age of 25)

Mason County has received state and federal funds from the Department of Commerce to work with Mason County residents and landlords who qualify for rental and utilities assistance. Mason County subcontracted these funds to Crossroads Housing serving individuals over 25 and Shelton Youth Connection serving individuals under 25. Both nonprofit organizations have offices located in Shelton and Belfair to access this funding support. The organizations will work with each household and landlord to gather the documentation required by the grant. Once the application is complete, payments are typically processed within a week. Tenants and landlords are encouraged to call for assistance.

As of August 2020, there have been over 225 households assisted across Mason County. Depending on the program, the average rental and utility assistance need has ranged from $2,834 to $4,763 for 3 – 4 months of assistance.

Additional Resources:

Landlord Mitigation Programs: Landlord Fund Programs - Washington State Department of Commerce
Northwest Justice Project: Home | Northwest Justice Project (nwjustice.org)
Dispute Resolution Center (serving Thurston and Mason County): Dispute Resolution Center (mediatethurston.org)
Office of Civil Legal Aid: OCLA | Office of Civil Legal Aid (wa.gov)

Overview

Mason County Community Services manages approximately $1,100,000 dollars for housing and homelessness from the local document recording fees, Consolidated Homeless Grant and Housing and Essential Needs Grant. The Homeless Housing Grant Program was created in Washington State by Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (ESSHB) 2163 on August 1, 2005. The law created a document recording fee on certain documents to be utilized by local jurisdictions to reduce homelessness (RCW 36.22.179). Administration of the grant funds are shared between local governments and the Department of Commerce. This money is awarded through an annual Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Community Lifeline

Crossroads Housing

Housing Crisis

If you are experiencing a housing crisis, please call the Housing Crisis Support Centers

South Mason Residents

Crossroads Housing (360) 427-6919 ext. 206

North Mason Residents

North Mason Resources (360) 552-2303

Emergency Shelters

Family: Crossroads Housing, 71 Sargison Lp Rd, Shelton, 360-427-6919 ext. 200
Adult: Community Lifeline, 218 W. Franklin, Shelton, 360-462-4439 (October through April)
Domestic Violence: Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy, 24 Hour crisis support line call or text 360-432-1212 - Main Number: 360-426-1216

Food Resources

Community Lifeline: 218 N. 3rd St. Shelton: Dinner 7 days per week 5 – 6 pm
Crazy Love Sponsored Dinner: 627 W. Franklin St., Shelton: Fridays 6 – 8 pm
Saints Pantry Food Bank: 214 S. 2nd St., Shelton: Tues-Wed 9:30 – 11:45 and Breakfast Mon-Fri 8-9 am
Hood Canal Food Bank: 331 N. Finch Creek Rd., Hoodsport: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month 11am-2pm.
North Mason Food Bank: 22471 WA-3, Belfair: Mon-Tues 10am-2pm & Wed 1pm-5pm

Showers

Community Lifeline: 10am-2pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday year-round. Nightly when the shelter is open. Restroom and hygiene items available.

Water and Restrooms

City Parks: The water is turned off starting November 1 for winterization. Restrooms are open from March 16 – October 31 from 7am – 6pm and November 1 – March 15, Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

For more information on city and county parks hours of operation and amenities:
City Parks
County Parks

Community Agency Contacts

Agency	Services	Address	Phone	Website
Community Resources
Community Action Council	Housing & Essential Needs (HEN), Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Legal Advocacy, WIC, Emergency Food Assistance	807 W. Railroad Ave. Shelton, WA 98584	360-426-9726	caclmt.org
Community Lifeline	Dinners 7 days per week, Showers, Cold Weather Shelter for Single Adults, Case Management	218 N. 3rd St. Shelton, WA 98584	360-462-4439	cllshelton.org
Crossroads Housing	Housing Crisis Response Center, Family Emergency Shelter, Rapid Re-Housing, Transitional Housing, Case Management	31 NE State Route 300 Belfair, WA 98528	360-545-2732 Mon & Wed 10 - 4	crossroads-housing.net
Crossroads Housing	Housing Crisis Response Center, Family Emergency Shelter, Rapid Re-Housing, Transitional Housing, Case Management	71 Sargison Lp Rd Shelton, WA 98584	360-427-6919 360-490-6510 (after hours number)	crossroads-housing.net
Housing Options for Students in Transition (HOST)	Youth HOST Homes, case management	807 W. Pine St. Shelton, WA 98584	360-426-7664 ext. 17012	mason-co-host.org
North Mason Resources	Housing Crisis Response Center, Case Management, Literacy, Employment Assistance	140 St. Rt. 300 Belfair, WA 98528	360-552-2303	nmresources.org
Shelton Family Center	Youth Homelessness, drop-in center, service connections	123 2nd St Shelton, WA 98584	360-462-0125	Sheltonfamilycenter.org
Shelton Youth Connection		232 NE State Route 3 Building A-2 Belfair WA, 98528	360-277-5017
Turning Pointe Domestic Violence and Survivor Advocacy Center	Domestic Violence Shelter, Case Management, Support Groups	31 NE State Route 300 Belfair, WA 98528	24 Hour crisis support line call or text 360-432-1212 Main Number: 360-426-1216	turningpointe.org
Turning Pointe Domestic Violence and Survivor Advocacy Center	Domestic Violence Shelter, Case Management, Support Groups	210 Pacific Ct. Shelton, WA 98584	24 Hour crisis support line call or text 360-432-1212 Main Number: 360-426-1216	turningpointe.org

Contractor Resources

For more information on affordable housing and homelessness contact the program coordinator, Todd Parker, at 360-427-9670 ext. 293 or tparker@co.mason.wa.us