Explore affordable housing options in King County, check your eligibility, and learn how to apply. All waitlists are currently closed and we are not accepting any new applications.
For people experiencing homelessness who need temporary housing or emergency shelters, visit our urgent help section.
To compare housing programs side by side, jump to the housing comparison table below.
Search and filter KCHA’s properties, and check your program eligibility.
Low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities who want to rent from a private landlord.
Low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities who want to rent from KCHA.
Low-income households.
Households that can pay rent priced closer to market rates.
Manufactured home communities and the Dream to Keys first-time homebuyer program.
Subsidized housing and housing choice voucher waitlist information.
Forms specifically for applicants.
KCHA provides assistance only within the boundaries of King County, not including Seattle or Renton. For services in Seattle or Renton please visit the Seattle Housing Authority or the Renton Housing Authority.
At this time we do not know when the waitlist will re-open. Learn why it’s closed and sign up to be notified when it reopens.
At this time we do not know when the waitlist will re-open. Learn why it’s closed and sign up to be notified when it reopens.
For new and current applicants, we now have a Portal where you can keep track of your application.
| Housing option | Who this is for | Where you live | How rent works | Availability | How to get started |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing choice vouchers (Section 8) | Low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities who want to rent from a private landlord. | Any rental unit in King County (excluding Seattle and Renton), and then you can move anywhere after one year. | You pay about 31% of your income for rent and utilities; KCHA pays the rest to the landlord. | Waitlist closed. | Learn about the program and get notified when the waitlist reopens. |
| Subsidized housing (public housing) | Low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities who want to rent from KCHA. | Housing owned and managed by KCHA, often with on-site social services. | In most cases, you pay no more than 31% of your income for rent and utilities. | Waitlist closed. | Browse KCHA’s properties list and get notified when the waitlist reopens. |
| Other low-income housing (tax credit buildings) | Low-income households. | Housing owned by KCHA and managed by either KCHA or a private company. | You pay a flat amount that is affordable for low incomes. | Contact the property management company. | Browse KCHA’s properties list and contact the property management company. |
| Workforce housing (moderate income) | Households that can pay rent priced closer to market rates. | Housing owned by KCHA and managed by a private company. | You pay a flat amount; the amount is not based on income. | Contact the property management company. | Browse KCHA’s properties list and contact the property management company. |
| Manufactured homes | Families or seniors, depending on the property. | A manufactured home that you purchase on a lot owned by KCHA. | You own the home but pay rent for the lot. | Check the Manufactured Homes page to see if homes are available for purchase. | Browse KCHA’s properties list and contact the property management company. |
| Dream to keys homeownership | First-time homebuyers who already have a KCHA voucher or subsidized housing. | A home that you purchase with a mortgage. | You pay about 31% of your income towards your mortgage. | Check the Dream to Keys page to see if homes are available for purchase. | Register for, and attend, an information session. |
