Housing Options in Kent

The King County Housing Authority provides the following rental housing and rental assistance programs in Kent.

Please note: This list is only an overview. KCHA's housing search tool can give you a better estimate of your eligibility based on your family size, income, and housing preferences.

Section 8 Vouchers

Section 8 vouchers help people with low incomes rent homes on the private market. With a voucher, you pay at least 28 percent, but not more than 40 percent (in the first year), of household income for rent and utilities. KCHA pays the difference between your portion of the rent and the amount your landlord requests. Learn about Section 8 vouchers.

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Subsidized Housing

Subsidized housing – which includes public housing – helps people with low incomes rent apartments they can afford. In most cases, they pay no more than 30 percent of their household's monthly income for rent and utilities. KCHA owns and manages nearly all of this type of housing and many communities offer on-site social services. Learn about subsidized housing.

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Birch Creek
262 units – 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Birch Creek

Large, affordable townhouse apartments in Kent. A 2-year redevelopment of Birch Creek was completed in 2010. Renovated units have new appliances, including a full size washer and dryer, are fully carpeted and often have a private patio. The complex is near parks and a host of shopping opportunities. KCHA and its partners provide a host of support services on site.

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Campus Court II
1 unit – 3 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Campus Court II

Individual house near downtown Kent. Carpeted and equipped with laundry hookups, the house is conveniently close to parks and services offered at Kent Commons. Stores and services are nearby on Central and First avenues.

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Cascade
108 units – 1 , 2 , 3 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Cascade

Townhome apartments with new interiors in a woodsy setting. A remodeled community building, a basketball court and three play areas are on site, and Kent Youth and Family Services provides social services for Cascade families. In Kent’s East Hill neighborhood, the community is close to many shopping opportunities on 108th Avenue Southeast.

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Mardi Gras
60 units – 1 bedrooms

People age 62+
People with disabilities

Mardi Gras

Comfortable balcony apartments, conveniently located in the East Hill neighborhood, near shopping and mass transit. The building offers a community room and controlled entry. Services include food bank delivery.

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Shelcor
8 units – 2 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Shelcor

Fantastic downtown Kent location on a secluded side street. Large two-bedroom floorplans that have been remodeled. Close to transit, shopping and the Interurban trail.

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Valli Kee
116 units – 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Valli Kee

Large apartments with broad yards in Kent. Located in the East Hill neighborhood, Valli Kee is conveniently close to shopping and services on 104th Avenue Southeast. Turnkey Park is less than a block away. A recreation hall, laundry room and basketball court are all on-site, and Kent Youth and Family Services provides youth programs.

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Other Rental Housing

KCHA's other rental housing helps people with low incomes rent apartments they can afford. Some tenants pay a percentage of their income toward rent each month, while others pay a flat rent amount. This type of housing may be managed by KCHA or a private company. Learn about KCHA's other rental housing.

Harrison House
94 units – 1 , 2 bedrooms

People age 55+
People with disabilities

Harrison House

Luxury and a host of services are affordable for seniors at Harrison House in Kent. Conveniently located downtown, the building is near shopping and mass transit and less than a block from the Kent Food Bank. Amenities include controlled entry, elevators, an on-site hair salon and dinners. Harrison House underwent $3.9 million worth of renovations in 2004. A complete exterior makeover included new windows, decks and railings, and the interior features refurbished common areas and new kitchen countertops, carpeting and paint. A support services coordinator provides outreach and referral. Harrison House comes with a ceramics room, an exercise room and a game room.

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Southwood Square
104 units – 1 , 2 , 3 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Southwood Square

Handsome apartments on a quiet street in Kent's East Hill neighborhood. Bright with new paint and landscaped grounds, Southwood is an inviting place to stroll. The spacious apartments feature new thermal windows and amenities at the site include laundry facilities, a large community room and a playground. The community is just blocks from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, theaters and parks.

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Moderate-Income Housing

KCHA's moderate-income housing serves people who can pay rent priced closer to normal market rates. Tenants pay a flat rent amount each month, not a percentage of their income. Private companies manage this type of housing. Learn about moderate-income housing.

Cottonwood
75 units – 1 , 2 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Cottonwood

Comfortable apartments complete with fireplaces and dishwashers, in West Kent, near the city’s borders with Des Moines and Federal Way. Each apartment has a deck or patio and amenities include a heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and exercise room. A shopping center is about three blocks away.

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Parkwood
90 units – 1 , 2 , 3 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Parkwood

Spacious balcony apartments with fireplaces, walk-in closets and washers and dryers. Amenities at the site include a recreation building, fitness center, and playground. Located in Kent’s East Hill neighborhood, Parkwood is surrounded by private farms and is just one block from a wetlands reserve. The community is just blocks from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, theaters and parks.

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Walnut Park
140 units – 1 , 2 , 3 bedrooms

Families
People age 55+
People with disabilities

Walnut Park

Spacious townhomes with attached garages, patios, expansive yards and tiled fireplaces in a park setting. All units have washers and dryers. In Kent's East Hill neighborhood, Walnut Park is less than a block from East Hill Park and about five blocks from multiple shopping and restaurant options. Daniel Elementary School is about a block away.

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Housing Options in Kent

Section 8 Vouchers

Subsidized Housing

Other Rental Housing

Moderate-Income Housing