Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee

This housing agency serves Chelan County and East Wenatchee, Washington.

Waiting List
Closed: Chelan County, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: USDA Agriculture Housing, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Chelan Bluff Apartments Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Elderly/Disabled Housing Other Waiting List Learn More

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

The Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee (CCWHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications until November 2, 2023.  This waiting list was last open in September, 2017. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to call the CCWHA.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the CCWHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CCWHA public notice on November 17, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: USDA Agriculture Housing, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee (CCWHA) is accepting USDA Agriculture Housing waiting list applications for multiple properties from November 2, 2023, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following properties:

  • Applewood Apartments
  • Washington Square
  • Wenatchee ll 
  • Heritage Glen
  • Chelan Bluff

Please note: According to the CCWHA public notice "Must be legally permitted to work in the USA and at least one household member must make at least $4582.50 in qualifying agriculture income in the last 12 months."

To apply while the waiting list is open, call CCWHA at (509) 663-7421.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the CCWHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CCWHA public notice on November 17, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Chelan Bluff Apartments Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee (CCWHA) is accepting waiting list applications for Chelan Bluff Apartments from March 4, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Chelan Bluff - located in 1135 S Bradley Street, Chelan.

Please note: "Through March, 2024 applications will be accepted from non-qualified low-income families. Income from agriculture will not be required."

To apply while the waiting list is open, call CCWHA at (509) 663-7421.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the CCWHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CCWHA public notice on March 13, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Elderly/Disabled Housing Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee (CCWHA) is accepting Elderly/Disabled waiting list applications for Multiple Properties in Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Chelan and Mason from March 4, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Elderly/Disabled Housing - multiple properties in Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Chelan and Manson.

To apply while the waiting list is open, call CCWHA at (509) 663-7421.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the CCWHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CCWHA public notice on March 13, 2024.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee provides affordable housing for up to 564 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-5:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am-5:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am-5:30pm
Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm

1555 Methow Street, Wenatchee, WA

Visit Website(509) 663-7421

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How large is the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee?

Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee serves 495 low-income households. The agency manages 698 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee households.

How many Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee residents are employed?

Working adults head 64 households and make up 13 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee?

There are 297 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee housing. Households headed by females are 60% of those served by the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee renters?

Black 15
Native American 15
Asian-Pacific Islander 10
White 401
Hispanic 54

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee?

There are 207 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee. Senior households are 42% of households in Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee housing?

There are 232 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 47% of households served by the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee.

How often does Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 29, 2024 and closed on November 2, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee

Chelan Bluff

1135 S Bradley St, Chelan, Washington 98816

Applewood Apartments

6 locations in Wenatchee, Wenatchee, Washington 98801

Vista Del Rio

2014 NW Bates Ave, East Wenatchee, Washington 98802

Wenatchee II

3 locations in Wenatchee, Wenatchee, Washington 98801

Heritage Glen

665 NE 3rd St, East Wenatchee, Washington 98802

Columbia Pointe

217 Larkspur Ln, Malaga, Washington 98828

River Run

115 E Pleasant Ave, Cashmere, Washington 98815

Mansun Villa

200 Green Ave, Manson, Washington 98831

Gibson Gardens

309 E Gibson Ave, Chelan, Washington 98816

Chelan Gardens

210 W Gibson Ave, Chelan, Washington 98816

Washington Square

3 locations in Wenatchee, Wenatchee, Washington 98801

Emerson Manor Apartments

702 N Emerson Ave, Wenatchee, Washington 98801

Garten Haus Apartments

1300 Commercial St, Leavenworth, Washington 98826

Wenatchee House

22 S Buchanan Ave, Wenatchee, Washington 98801

Entiat Gardens

2331 Albin Dr, Entiat, Washington 98822

Lake Chelan Community Apartments

509 E Gibson Ave, Chelan, Washington 98816