Washington Crime Victim Compensation Program (WA CVC)
Washington's Crime Victim Compensation Program helps victims of violent crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and homicide, pay for crime-related costs not covered by other sources. Covered costs can include medical and dental treatment, medication, mental health treatment, grief counseling, partial wage loss replacement, and funeral expenses. Benefit caps include up to $150,000 for medical and mental health treatment, up to $40,000 in family benefits for homicide victims, temporary wage loss up to $15,000, and burial expenses up to $7,990, with an overall maximum of $190,000 per claim. Property losses are not covered.
Who it is for
Victims of violent crime in Washington and certain family members, who have crime-related expenses not paid by other insurance or sources.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
Apply directly to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Crime Victim Compensation Program. A local victim advocate can help you file at no cost.
How to apply
- Report the crime to law enforcement within one year from the date of the crime, or within one year from when it reasonably could have been reported.
- Gather documentation of your crime-related expenses, such as bills, receipts, and proof of lost wages.
- Submit a Crime Victim Compensation application to the Department of Labor and Industries.
- Call 1-800-762-3716 with questions about eligibility or your claim, or ask a local victim advocate to help you file.
Deadline: Report the crime to law enforcement within one year from the date of the crime, or within one year from when it reasonably could have been reported. Then submit an application within three years of the crime being reported to law enforcement, or up to five years in certain circumstances. For people who were minors at the time of the crime, the application must be filed within two years of their 18th birthday. (Fixed deadline)
Amount: Up to $190,000 per claim overall, including up to $150,000 for medical and mental health treatment, up to $40,000 in family benefits for homicide victims, temporary wage loss up to $15,000, and burial expenses up to $7,990. Compensation is a payer of last resort.
This is how Washington runs the national Crime Victim Compensation (VOCA). See the national program .
Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.