About KCHA

As a national leader in affordable housing, King County (WA) Housing Authority serves to provide innovative, effective, and equitable housing solutions so that all people and communities can prosper. Our vision is that all residents of King County have quality affordable housing.

KCHA owns nearly 140 properties with more than 12,600 units, including more than 4,400 units of federally subsidized housing for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Another 8,000 rental units are financed through tax credits and tax-exempt bonds. Federally-funded Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) help more than 14,000 households rent affordable housing from private landlords. Our work in affordable housing and supportive services reaches more than 55,000 people who have incomes below the King County area median income.