Pierce County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Pierce County, Washington.

Waiting List
Closed: Pierce County, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Pierce County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Pierce County, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open from September 17, 2018, until December 1, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

There were no preferences.

Applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the PCHA website.

Closed: Pierce County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for five days in August, 2018. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: The PCHA Public Housing program consists of 3-4 Bedroom Scattered Site single family homes.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working/Employed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PCHA Low Income Public Housing page here.

About The Agency

Pierce County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,047 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

603 Polk Street South, Parkland, WA

Visit Website(253) 620-5400

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Pierce County Housing Authority?

Pierce County Housing Authority serves 2,663 low-income households. The agency manages 3,060 Housing Choice Vouchers and 93 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Pierce County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Pierce County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 91 percent of Pierce County Housing Authority households.

How many Pierce County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 665 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Pierce County Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Pierce County Housing Authority?

There are 2050 female-headed renter households living in Pierce County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 77% of those served by the Pierce County Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Pierce County Housing Authority renters?

Black 852
Native American 53
Asian-Pacific Islander 186
White 1,385
Hispanic 186

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Pierce County Housing Authority?

There are 825 households headed by seniors served by the Pierce County Housing Authority. Senior households are 31% of households in Pierce County Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Pierce County Housing Authority housing?

There are 798 persons with disabilities living in Pierce County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 30% of households served by the Pierce County Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Pierce County Housing Authority?

The Pierce County Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Pierce County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Pierce County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on September 17, 2018 and closed on December 1, 2019.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Pierce County Housing Authority

Lakewood Village

9100 LAKEWOOD DR SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499

Chateau Rainer Apartments

4600 16TH ST E, Fife, Washington 98424

4919 255th Street Ct E

4919 255th Street Ct E, Graham, Washington 98338

6712 41st Street Ct NW

6712 41st Street Ct NW, Gig Harbor, Washington 98335