Eligibility and how to apply
Income and household eligibility requirements for Housing Choice Vouchers, and how to apply when the waiting list is open.
Waitlist status: Closed
KCHA is not currently accepting voucher applications. We do not know when the waiting list will re-open in the future.
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Eligibility requirements
Your household income must be at or below 80 percent of area median income (AMI) for your family size:
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| Family Size | 30% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12,345 | $12,345 |
| 2 | $12,345 | $12,345 |
| 3 | $12,345 | $12,345 |
Your household must also:
- Meet one of KCHA’s housing selection preferences. You must be homeless, live in substandard-condition housing, pay more than 50 percent of your household income on rent and utilities, or have household income at or below 30 percent of AMI for your family size (see chart above).
- Have at least one family member under the age of 18, elderly or disabled. Single, non-disabled adults younger than age 62 do not qualify.
- Be a U.S. citizen or non-citizens with eligible immigration status.
- Not currently live in subsidized housing.
- Not have a criminal record that KCHA believes could affect the health, safety, or welfare of other tenants or its employees.
How to apply
KCHA is not currently accepting applications. The waiting list is closed. You can only apply during a specified two-week period prior to a random lottery drawing. We will only add you to the waiting list if we select your application through this random lottery.
Other housing authorities in Washington and across the country may have open waiting lists. You can view a list of these openings on the Affordable Housing Online website.