King County Housing Authority (KCHA)

600 Andover Park West, Seattle, WA, 98188

Housing Authority

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) Program Type

  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units

2,241

Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance

King County

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Program Summary for King County Housing Authority (KCHA)

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. King County Housing Authority (KCHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 2,397 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. King County Housing Authority (KCHA) administered a total of 9,167 Section 8 Vouchers. King County Housing Authority (KCHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is located at 600 Andover Park West, Seattle, WA, 98188 and serves the city of Seattle. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact King County Housing Authority (KCHA) at, (206)574-1100 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

About King County Housing Authority (KCHA)

The King County Housing Authority (KCHA) owns and manages almost 3,300 units of subsidized housing for families, the elderly, and disabled people. More than 4,500 units of other rental housing are financed through tax credits or tax-exempt bonds. Section 8 vouchers also help more than 11,000 households rent affordable private-market housing. Combined with supportive services, each year we reach more than 48,000 people who earn less than the county's median income.

Mission Statement

The mission of the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is to provide quality affordable housing opportunities and build community through partnerships. We encourage self-sufficiency and protect the dignity of people with limited resources while safeguarding the public trust.

Current Status Active
Size of King County Housing Authority (KCHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 33
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 9,167
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 2,397
Waiting list for the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is currently Open

2016 Income Limits for King County, WA

  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Income
  • $41,800
  • $47,800
  • $53,750
  • $59,700
  • $64,500
  • $69,300
  • $74,050
  • $78,850
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $25,100
  • $28,650
  • $32,250
  • $35,800
  • $38,700
  • $41,550
  • $44,400
  • $47,300
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $66,700
  • $76,200
  • $85,750
  • $95,250
  • $102,900
  • $110,500
  • $118,150
  • $125,750

2017 Fair Market Rents for King County, WA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for King County, WA:

  • Efficiency
  • $1093
  • One-Bedroom
  • $1249
  • Two-Bedroom
  • $1544
  • Three-Bedroom
  • $2240
  • Four-Bedroom
  • $2654

Affordable Housing Nearby

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309 5th Ave S
Kent , WA 98032
Whisperwood Apartments
11844 26th Avenue S
Burien , WA 98168
Scenic Vista Senior Apartments
26404 104th Ave SE
Kent , WA 98030
Mariposa Apartments
28120 18th Ave South
Federal Way , WA 98003
Esperanza Apartments
6940 37th Avenue South
Seattle , WA 98118

King County Quick Facts

Population: 2,079,967
Persons Per Household: 2.42
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 38.2%
Homeownership Rate: 58.2%
Housing Units: 868,345
Yearly Income Per Person: $39,911
Median Household Income: $71,811

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