Vancouver Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Clark County, Washington.

Waiting List
Closed: The Meadows 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: St Helens Manor 1-Bedroom Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Clark County, Washington Limited Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Meriwether Place Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: The Meadows 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Isabella Court I and II Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Mill Creek Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Skyline Crest Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Camas Ridge Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Rhododendron Place Studio Units Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Azalea Place Apartments Special Needs Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice:  Fort Vancouver Apartments Special Needs Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Vista Court Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Clark County, Washington Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: The Meadows 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project Based Voucher apartments at The Meadows is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 2, 2018, until an unconfirmed close date. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

The Meadows is located at 3303 NE 78th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662.

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

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Homeless
  • Transitioning from a shelter

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

For more information, read the Meadows Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Closed: St Helens Manor 1-Bedroom Other Senior Waiting List

Open Until Further Notice: Clark County, Washington Limited Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open on a limited basis. Applications are being accepted from October 16, 2015, until further notice.

Please note: According to the VHA, this waiting list is only open to those who qualify for the following preference:

"Housing Solutions Center referral: At the time you apply you must be literally homeless or fleeing domestic violence. Housing Solutions Center will conduct an assessment of your housing status and provide a referral code if you qualify. To begin the assessment and referral process, please call the Housing Solutions Center at 360-695-9677"

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Select "Housing Choice Voucher" from the list, and then select the box that says, "Housing Choice Voucher: Housing Choice Voucher, To Apply You Will Need A Referral Code." The application is available in English, Spanish, and Russian.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • If you, or anyone in your household, is disabled and between 18 and 61 years old.
  • If you are homeless, transitioning from a hospital or a care facility, or you will soon be homeless, or you are at risk of institutionalization because you are not able to pay rent.
  • There are children in your household under 18 years old
  • The head of household or co-head or spouse is 62 or older
  • The head of household or co-head or spouse a disabled person
  • Applicants who do not currently receive any kind of housing subsidy

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Meriwether Place Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for Studio Section 8 Project Based Voucher apartments at Meriwether Place is currently open. Applications are being accepted from May 2, 2018, until further notice.

Meriwether Place is an apartment building of 30 studio units located at 6221 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Homeless.
  • In need of behavioral health services from Lifeline Connections or Community Service Northwest (CSNW).

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the Meriwether Place page, or the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: The Meadows 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project Based Voucher apartments at The Meadows is currently open. Applications are being accepted from May 2, 2018, until further notice.

The Meadows is located at 3303 NE 78th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Homeless
  • Transitioning from a shelter

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, read the Meadows Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Isabella Court I and II Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Isabella Court I and II is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Isabella Court I is located at 3112 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661.

Isabella Court II is located 3020 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Isabella I all household members must be 62 years or older (a Live-in aide for a disabled person maybe under 62).
  • Isabella II households must be homeless families with children at the time of admission

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, read the Isabella Court I and II Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Mill Creek Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Mill Creek is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Mill Creek Apartments is located at 518 NW 12th Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

There are no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, read the Mill Creek 1 and 2 Bedroom Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Skyline Crest Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Skyline Crest is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Skyline Crest is located at 500 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

There are no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, read the Skyline Crest Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Camas Ridge Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Camas Ridge is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Camas Ridge Apartments is located at 1420 NW 28th Ave. Camas, WA 98607.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

There are no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, read the Camas Ridge Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Rhododendron Place Studio Units Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Rhododendron Place waiting list is currently open. Applications for studio Project Based Voucher units are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Rhododendron Place is an apartment building of 30 studio units located at 9006 NE 15th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661. The property is anticipated to be ready for occupancy September 15, 2019.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Homeless.
  • Clients of Columbia River Mental Health (CRMH).

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, read the Rhododendron Place Wait List FAQ, or visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Azalea Place Apartments Special Needs Other Project Based Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 1-Bedroom Special Needs apartments at Azalea Place Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted from August 15, 2019, until further notice.

According to VHA, "These 1 bedroom units are in a non-smoking building and are designated for persons with chronic mental illness."

Azalea Place, is located at 9002 NE 15th Avenue, Vancouver WA 98665.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Open and print the application online.
  2. Pick up the application from the VHA office, located at 2500 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Vancouver Housing Authority, located at 2500 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.
  2. Dropped off to the VHA, address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, read the VHA public notice, or visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice:  Fort Vancouver Apartments Special Needs Other Project Based Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for Special Needs apartments at Fort Vancouver Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 16, 2019, until further notice.

Fort Vancouver Apartments is designated for the chronically mentally ill.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Open and print the application online.
  2. Pick up the application from the VHA office, located at 2500 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Vancouver Housing Authority, located at 2500 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.
  2. Dropped off to the VHA, address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Vista Court Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for Elderly Section 8 Project Based Voucher apartments at Vista Court is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Vista Court is located at 1405 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA 98660.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preference:

  • All members of the household must be 62 years or older (a live-in aide may be under 62).

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, read the Vista Court Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Clark County, Washington Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Clark County, Washington.

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least March, 2020, until further notice.

Please note: According to the VHA, this waiting list is only open to those who qualify for the following preference:

"Mainstream Vouchers - One or more people in the family must meet all of the following at the time of application and at the time of selection from the waitlist:

  • Disabled (if you are not receiving SSI, you will need to be able to verify your disability through a qualified professional at the time you are selected from the waiting list), and
  • 18 years or older, and
  • Under 62 years old, and
  • Homeless. For Mainstream vouchers the definition of homeless includes literally homeless (not living in a place meant for human habitation), or transitioning from a care facility or hospital , or at risk of institutionalization because of a lack of housing, or at risk of homelessness (you have received a notice to move within 14 days), or fleeing domestic violence.

Although Mainstream vouchers allow direct application, please do not apply unless you meet all of the above criteria. If you apply but do not qualify, you will not receive housing assistance."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Select "Housing Choice Voucher" from the list, and then select the box that says, "Housing Choice Voucher: Mainstream." The application is available in English, Spanish, and Russian.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • If you, or anyone in your household, is disabled and between 18 and 61 years old.
  • If you are homeless, transitioning from a hospital or a care facility, or you will soon be homeless, or you are at risk of institutionalization because you are not able to pay rent.
  • There are children in your household under 18 years old
  • The head of household or co-head or spouse is 62 or older
  • The head of household or co-head or spouse a disabled person
  • Applicants who do not currently receive any kind of housing subsidy

For more information, visit the VHA website.

About The Agency

Vancouver Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,966 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

2500 Main Street, Vancouver, WA

Visit Website(360) 694-2501

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How large is the Vancouver Housing Authority?

Vancouver Housing Authority serves 2,596 low-income households. The agency manages 3,410 Housing Choice Vouchers and 175 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 83 percent of households served by Vancouver Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Vancouver Housing Authority households.

How many Vancouver Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 493 households and make up 19 percent of households served by Vancouver Housing Authority.

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

There are 1791 female-headed renter households living in Vancouver Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 69% of those served by the Vancouver Housing Authority.

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

Black 286
Native American 52
Asian-Pacific Islander 156
White 1,921
Hispanic 182

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

There are 986 households headed by seniors served by the Vancouver Housing Authority. Senior households are 38% of households in Vancouver Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 1116 persons with disabilities living in Vancouver Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 43% of households served by the Vancouver Housing Authority.

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

There is no information available about the HUD performance rating of the Vancouver Housing Authority.

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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Vancouver Housing Authority

Mill Creek Apartments

518 NW 12th Ave, Battle Ground, Washington 98604

Vista Court

1405 Esther St, Vancouver, Washington 98660

Lincoln Place

1351 W Lincoln St, Vancouver, Washington 98660

Isabella Court 2

3112 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver, Washington 98661

Meriwether Place

6221 East 4th Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, Washington 98661

Caples Terrace

500 Omaha Way, Vancouver, Washington 98661

Rhododendron Place

9006 NE 15th Ave, Vancouver, Washington 98665

Vancouver Housing

7803 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, Washington 98662

Arbor Ridge

9501 NE Hazel Dell Ave, Vancouver, Washington 98665

Central Park Place

1900 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, Washington 98663

Vancouver Ha - Scattered Sites

8301 Macarthur Blvd, Vancouver, Washington 98664

Skyline Crest

508 Omaha Way, Vancouver, Washington 98661

Vancouver Ha - Scattered Sites

1903 E 9th St, Vancouver, Washington 98661