Disclaimer
The housing crisis in Seattle is acute. Like the other resources in this Guide, we can’t guarantee that the shelters listed here will provide you with a trans-inclusive, welcoming experience. Also, rent for housing in Seattle has skyrocketed over the past years. We recommend that you get on permanent housing waiting lists as soon as you can. We also encourage you to reach out to people in your community to find out about group houses, cooperatives, and trans-friendly property managers that are accepting new applicants.
The homeless services system is very complex. Many homeless shelter/housing programs can only be accessed through the “Coordinated Entry for All” system by calling 211. In theory this system is supposed to make service access simpler and more responsive to individual needs; however, in an environment where services cannot meet the demand, the process can be frustrating. We encourage you to be clear about your needs and your right to fair treatment, but know that not everyone who needs housing can be served.