Kitsap County, Washington Affordable Housing
Waiting Lists in Kitsap County, Washington
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Kitsap County. Go to the Washington Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Kitsap County.
Finding Affordable Housing in Kitsap County, Washington
There are 2,409 low-income apartments in Kitsap County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Kitsap County, Washington can range from $529 to $937 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,286 low-income homes in Kitsap County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $317 towards rent each month.
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Affordable Housing In Kitsap County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Kitsap County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | Affordable Housing programs support 23 apartment communities in Bremerton. |
| Port Orchard, WA | Affordable Housing programs support 14 apartment communities in Port Orchard. |
| Poulsbo, WA | Affordable Housing programs support 10 apartment communities in Poulsbo. |
| Silverdale, WA | Affordable Housing programs support 8 apartment communities in Silverdale. |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | Affordable Housing programs support 5 apartment communities in Bainbridge Island. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Kitsap County, Washington
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Kitsap | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Bremerton Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Kitsap County, Washington Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Kitsap County, Washington
Kitsap County features 1,286 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Kitsap County, Washington
There are 2,409 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Kitsap County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Kitsap County, Washington
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Kitsap County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Kitsap County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Kitsap County, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,685 and $2,059.
2023 Kitsap County, Washington Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsap County, Washington Fair Market Rent | $1,252 | $1,431 | $1,872 | $2,515 | $3,026 |
| Kitsap County, Washington Payment Standard Range | $1,127 to $1,377 | $1,288 to $1,574 | $1,685 to $2,059 | $2,264 to $2,767 | $2,723 to $3,329 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Kitsap County, WA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 65 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 3,852 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,286 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 32.81% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.47 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Median Household Income | $62,941 ±$1,072 |
| Median Rent | $1,042 ±$20 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 48.39% ± 2.37pp |
| Total Population | 255,441 |
Population and Household Demographics
Kitsap County is a county in Washington with a population of 255,441. There are 97,739 households in the county with an average household size of 2.54 persons. 32.81% of households in Kitsap County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Kitsap County
The median gross income for households in Kitsap County is $62,941 a year, or $5,245 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,042 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Kitsap County, a household making less than $3,473 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 48.39% of households who rent are overburdened in Kitsap County.
Area Median Income In Kitsap County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Kitsap County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $102,500
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Kitsap County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Kitsap County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Kitsap County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,600 | $24,700 | $27,800 | $30,850 | $33,350 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Kitsap County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$36,050 | $41,200 | $46,350 | $51,450 | $55,600 | $59,700 | $63,800 | $67,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Kitsap County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$57,650 | $65,850 | $74,100 | $82,300 | $88,900 | $95,500 | $102,100 | $108,650 |
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