This housing agency serves Tacoma, Washington.
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| Open Until Further Notice: Tacoma, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: THA-Owned Properties Other Project Based Waiting List | Learn More |
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Tacoma, Washington.
The Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list opened on November 14, 2024 at 9AM and will remain open continuously.
You may only apply online at the online application.
Note: Tacoma Housing has completely overhauled its application and waiting list process. All applications are online and most importantly, the waiting list will stay open continuously.
IMPORTANT: You absolutely MUST check in to the applicant portal EVERY MONTH to express continued interest to keep your spot on the waiting list.
The new system is different than any other we have seen before. It is quite innovative in that it is the first true "living" waiting list we have ever seen. Since anyone can apply at any time and the housing authority is pulling names from the waiting list directly, an applicant could possibly apply today and be called tomorrow for a voucher. Also, because all applicants have to proactively optin every month to keep their spot on the list, it ensures the list isn't populated with people who have moved or no longer need a voucher. This allows the housing authority to issue vouchers more efficiently.We congratulate Tacoma Housing Authority on designing the most fair and efficient housing waiting list process in the U. S.
Income limit information can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
For more information, visit the THA website.
Sources: this information was verified by the THA notice on October 14, 2024 by Dave Layfield.
This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Tacoma, Washington.
The Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) Owned Housing waiting list opened on November 14, 2024 at 9AM and will remain open continuously.
You may only apply online at the online application.
Note: Tacoma Housing has completely overhauled its application and waiting list process. All applications are online and most importantly, the waiting list will stay open continuously.
IMPORTANT: You absolutely MUST check in to the applicant portal EVERY MONTH to express continued interest to keep your spot on the waiting list.
The new system is different than any other we have seen before. It is quite innovative in that it is the first true "living" waiting list we have ever seen. Since anyone can apply at any time and the housing authority is pulling names from the waiting list directly, an applicant could possibly apply today and be called tomorrow for an apartment. Also, because all applicants have to proactively optin every month to keep their spot on the list, it ensures the list isn't populated with people who have moved or no longer need housing. This allows the housing authority to fill apartment vacancies more efficiently.We congratulate Tacoma Housing Authority on designing the most fair and efficient housing waiting list process in the U. S.
Income limit information can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
For more information, visit the THA website.
Sources: this information was verified by the THA notice on October 14, 2024 by Dave Layfield.
Tacoma Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 5,098 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
902 South L Street, Tacoma, WA
Visit Website — (253) 207-4400Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Tacoma Housing Authority serves 4,315 low-income households. The agency manages 5,329 Housing Choice Vouchers and -1 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Tacoma Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 91 percent of Tacoma Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 1,078 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Tacoma Housing Authority.
There are 3106 female-headed renter households living in Tacoma Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Tacoma Housing Authority.
| Black | 1,295 |
| Native American | 86 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 388 |
| White | 1,467 |
| Hispanic | 345 |
There are 1467 households headed by seniors served by the Tacoma Housing Authority. Senior households are 34% of households in Tacoma Housing Authority housing.
There are 1165 persons with disabilities living in Tacoma Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 27% of households served by the Tacoma Housing Authority.
The Tacoma 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.
2302 6th Ave, Tacoma, Washington 98403
5303 S ORCHARD ST, University Place, Washington 98467
Housing options for immigrants.
Some housing programs do not have a citizenship requirement, such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit apartments.Libby Trahan says:
"I knew nothing about Section 8 or other affordable housing options, but Affordable Housing Online is very informative and I have learned about resources that I never knew were available."