Housing Opportunities of SW Washington is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Housing Opportunities of SW Washington manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Housing Opportunities of SW Washington administered a total of 1,399 Section 8 Vouchers. Housing Opportunities of SW Washington currently has Section 8 as its program type. Housing Opportunities of SW Washington is located at 820 11th Avenue, Longview, WA, 98632 and serves the city of Longview. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Housing Opportunities of SW Washington at, (360)423-0140 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

Beginning May 17, 2016, the Longview Housing Authority will begin doing business as Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA).

Created by the City of Longview in 1976, the Authority provides affordable housing and supportive services to approximately 1600 individuals and families in areas including Cowlitz County (excluding the zip code of Kelso and Kalama), Wahkiakum, Pacific and Lewis counties. The new name reflects the broad jurisdiction and growing list of programs and services provided by the agency and should reduce confusion in communities served outside of the boundaries of the City of Longview.

All Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting lists are closed.

Vision:
We envision strong, vibrant and healthy communities created by providing housing, hope and opportunity.

Mission:
We promote and provide stable, affordable housing, and supportive services in an environment that nurtures individuals and families while encouraging personal responsibility.

Values:
At Housing Opportunities of S.W. Washington we are committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

These are the core values that inspire our organization and individual employees to keep us focused on meeting our mission and celebrating our successes.