Light rail business support
Relocation and Money
Understand what Sound Transit may pay for and where to find additional financial help.
Sound Transit Relocation Assistance
| May Include | What it means |
|---|---|
| Moving costs | Reasonable and necessary costs to move business property and equipment, subject to approval and documentation. |
| Site search | Eligible time and costs tied to finding and evaluating a replacement location. |
| Reestablishment | Eligible work needed to make a replacement site usable. The current handbook lists up to 200000 dollars. |
| Advisory help | Direct guidance from the assigned relocation agent throughout the process. |
| Fixed payment | Some eligible businesses may choose a fixed payment instead of separate claims. Ask the relocation agent to compare the options. |
| Advance payment | May be available when an eligible business cannot pay an approved cost before reimbursement. |
Added Help Beyond Relocation Benefits
| Program | Best use |
|---|---|
| City accounting consulting | Up to 10 free hours for cash flow, bookkeeping, credit and business planning. |
| City Capital Access | May lower qualifying debt through a principal paydown on an eligible loan. |
| RVCDF | Local loans, financing preparation and business guidance. |
| City space and legal consulting | Help with leases, space planning, permits and business legal questions. |
City County State and Federal Resources
City Capital and Community Lenders
Community lenders offering small business financing and technical help.
City Digital Sales Access
Help improving online sales, digital presence and customer access.
City Commercial Space Consulting
Help with site planning, lease questions, space needs and move planning.
King County Business Resources
County programs, advising and links for business owners.
SBA Seattle District Office
Federal loans, counseling and small business programs.
Washington Department of Commerce
State financing and access to capital programs.
City Tenant Improvement Program
Funding information for eligible improvements when a program round is open.
City Business Community Ownership Fund
Information about community ownership and long term commercial affordability.
Washington Small Business Development Center
No cost business advising and training.
Washington Small Business Development Center
No cost business advising and training.