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ORCA Subsidized Annual Pass
Who is it for?
ORCA LIFT card with subsidized annual pass – no cost to the rider for Metro and Sound Transit trips, ORCA LIFT fare available for other transit agencies.
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Residents of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties who are enrolled in one of six state benefit programs. More information: www.kingcounty.gov/subsidizedannualpass
no charge.
King County Metro and Sound Transit have partnered to create the subsidized annual pass program, allowing qualified riders to travel on select transit in our region with subsidized fares. The subsidized annual pass is valid for up to 12 months and is renewable each year, provided eligibility requirements are met.
Eligibility
Residents of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties who are at or below 80% of the federal poverty level and are enrolled in one of six state benefit programs can obtain a subsidized annual pass valid for travel on King County Metro and Sound Transit services. Eligible customers can receive a subsidized annual pass at DSHS, Public Health, and Catholic Community Services across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
Currently, the six state benefit programs are:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/State Family Assistance (SFA)
- Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
- Aged, Blind, or Disabled Cash Assistance (ABD)
- Pregnant Women Assistance (PWA)
Not to be confused with WIC or Pregnancy Medical - Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Not to be confused with Social Security Income or SSDI - Housing & Essential Needs (HEN)
Not to be confused with housing assistance such as HUD
To apply or for more information about these programs, visit washingtonconnection.org or call (877) 501-2233.
Adding fares to your ORCA card
There is no cost for the card or fares on King County Metro and Sound Transit. To ride other systems, you will need to pay your own fare. The easiest way to pay is with your ORCA card. Be sure to add money to the E-purse on your card before your trip.
DART Service
Community Ride
Ride Pingo to Transit
Via to Transit
Seattle Streetcar
ST Express Bus
Sounder Train
How and where to apply?
Online
Enroll online through the Reduced Fare Portal.
By Phone
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Community Health Access Program
Phone:
(800) 756-5437
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
(closed 1:00pm–2:00pm)
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Customer Service Center
Phone:
(877) 501-2233
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Catholic Community Services
Phone:
(206) 960-1582
Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
In Person
Hours and locations for in-person services are subject to change with COVID-19 conditions.
ORCA LIFT/Public Health Office
Address:
201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm
(closed 1:00pm – 2:00pm)
Federal Way Public Health Storefront
Address:
1640 S 318th Pl, Suite B, Federal Way, WA 98003
Hours:
Monday through Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday – Closed
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Catholic Community Services
Randolph Carter Center
Address:
100 23rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Hours:
Monday & Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 12:00pm
How to replace a lost or stolen card
Call Metro’s reduced fares team at (206) 477-4200, email reducedfares@kingcounty.gov, or visit the King Street Center Pass Sales Office at 201 S Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. There is no fee for a replacement card.
