Renton Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Renton, Washington.

Waiting List
Closed: Renton, WA Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Renton Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More

Closed: Renton, WA Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Renton Housing Authority (RHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It is not known when the waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the RHA website.

Closed: Renton Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Renton Housing Authority (RHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in March, 2018. 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.

For more information, visit the RHA website.

About The Agency

Renton Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 575 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

2900 Northeast 10th Street, Renton, WA

Visit Website — (425) 226-1850

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How large is the Renton Housing Authority?

Renton Housing Authority serves 551 low-income households. The agency manages 657 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Renton Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Renton Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Renton Housing Authority households.

How many Renton Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 187 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Renton Housing Authority.

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

There are 429 female-headed renter households living in Renton Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Renton Housing Authority.

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

Black	320
Native American	6
Asian-Pacific Islander	61
White	138
Hispanic	28

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

There are 159 households headed by seniors served by the Renton Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Renton Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 143 persons with disabilities living in Renton Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Renton Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Renton Housing Authority?

The Renton Housing Authority is rated as a high 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.