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Get where you need to go.
Pay a lot less to get there.

ORCA LIFT, a reduced transit fare that can help you get more out of your public transportation system.

Learn more from Metro's main ORCA LIFT website.

Your ORCA LIFT card provides you with a reduced transit fare on select regional transit systems throughout the Puget Sound area. ORCA LIFT cards will also work with transit agencies not offering a reduce rate, but at the full adult fare.

To qualify, a person's gross household income (before taxes are taken out) must be no more than 200 percent of the federal poverty level as established by the U.S. Health and Human Services Department.

200% of federal poverty level

Family Size Monthly
1 $2,430
2 $3,287
3 $4,143
4 $5,000
5 $5,857
6 $6,713
7 $7,570
8 $8,427

Assistance provided by:
Public Health outreach workers and community-based partner agencies who also can help with health insurance and other programs.


For lost, stolen or damaged LIFT cards:
Call Metro Customer Service at 206-553-3000.


To apply or renew LIFT cards:
Visit Metro's Reduced Fare Portal. You can also apply in person at the locations listed below. If you need assistance, call 800-756-5437.


Are you currently at student at a university, college or technical institute?
Learn more about LIFT enrollment opportunities and transportation options.


Youth ride FREE!
As of Sept. 1, 2022, riders 18 and younger can take transit for free thanks to Move Ahead Washington.


Subsidized Annual Pass:
King County Metro and Sound Transit have partnered to create a new, subsidized annual pass program. Riders who qualify are issued a free ride pass for 12 calendar months and it's renewable each year. Learn more to see if you qualify.

Enroll for health insurance and ORCA LIFT cards

If applying for health insurance, you will need to know your birth date, social security number, and annual income before taxes and deductions. Legal immigrants will need to supply a passport, alien, or other immigration numbers.

Bellevue Library Resource Event
1111 110th Ave NE Bellevue 98004

  • Every last Thursday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pioneer Human Services Carnegie Resource Center
3001 Oakes Ave, Everett, WA 98201

  • 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lutheran Community Services
215 W Mukilteo Blvd, Everett, WA 98203

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Federal Way Storefront - Washington Healthplanfinder Office
1640 S 318th Place #B, Federal Way, 98003

  • Monday-Tuesday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturday of the month, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

  • Assistance available in English and Spanish
  • Phone: 1-800-756-5437
  • Email: chap@kingcounty.gov

El Centro Skating Rink
Family Resource Night

34222 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Monday, February 20, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Lynnwood Community Service Office (CSO)
20311 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036

  • Mondays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ukrainian Community Center of Washington
NASHI Immigrants Health Board Winter Health Fair

17701 108th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055

  • Saturday, February 18, 2023, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Renton Technical College
Student Wellness Fair

3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056

  • Thursday, February 23, 2023, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Global to Local
4040 S 188th St Ste 201, SeaTac, WA 98188

  • Monday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Tuesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Friday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ballard Food Bank
1400 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107

  • Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Alimentando al Pueblo
Bidi Bidi Bom Bash

980 S Nebraska St, Seattle, WA 98108

  • Saturday, April 15, 2023, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Metro Seattle Office
Located next to Metro's Customer Service office on Jackson
201 S. Jackson, Seattle, WA 98104

  • Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed from 1:00-2:00 pm for lunch)
  • Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Assistance available in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
  • Phone: 1-800-756-5437
  • Email: chap@kingcounty.gov

Market Commons at Pike Place Market
1901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

  • Every 1st and 3rd Mondays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed for lunch 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm)

North Seattle College Opportunity Center for Employment & Education (OCE & E) Building
9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103

  • Thursdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed for lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)

Rainier Beach Community Center
Rainier Beach Action Coalition College, Job, & Resource Fair

8825 Rainier Ave S , Seattle, WA 98118

  • Saturday, March 25, 2023, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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