Washington State Crime Victims Compensation Program
Washington covers crime scene cleanup and biohazard remediation. Program is administered through L&I rather than the AG, which may affect the application process.
Victims of violent crime, family members of homicide victims. Washington is unique in routing the program through the Department of Labor & Industries.
Verify before applying: Program details including coverage limits, phone numbers, and application procedures change periodically. Confirm all information directly with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries before submitting a claim. This page was last reviewed March 2026.
Before filing a compensation claim in Washington, it helps to have a realistic cost estimate in hand — both for the application itself and for any insurance claim you may file simultaneously. Our free biohazard cleanup cost calculator lets you estimate cleanup costs in under 60 seconds, see what your insurance will likely cover, and download a formatted worksheet you can attach to your compensation application.
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