Affordable Housing In Kitsap County
Washington
63 Low Income Apartment Communities In Kitsap County
Virginia Villa Apartments
Hostmark Village Cove Apartments
Housing Authorities that serve Kitsap County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Kitsap | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Bremerton Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Kitsap County, Washington
There are 63 low income housing apartment communities offering 3,740 affordable apartments for rent in Kitsap County, Washington.
Income Based Apartments in Kitsap County, Washington
Kitsap County features 1,032 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 2,551 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 $1,331 and $1,627.
2021 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 | $976 | $1,141 | $1,479 | $2,074 | $2,397 |
| Kitsap County, Washington Payment Standard Range | $878 to $1,074 | $1,027 to $1,255 | $1,331 to $1,627 | $1,867 to $2,281 | $2,157 to $2,637 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Kitsap County, WA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 63 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 3,740 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,032 |
| 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 $91,700
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. |
$19,250 | $22,000 | $24,750 | $27,500 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 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. |
$32,100 | $36,700 | $41,300 | $45,850 | $49,550 | $53,200 | $56,900 | $60,550 |
| 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. |
$51,350 | $58,700 | $66,050 | $73,350 | $79,250 | $85,100 | $91,000 | $96,850 |
Cities In Kitsap County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Bainbridge Is | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bainbridge Is are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Bainbridge Island | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bainbridge Island are the Housing Kitsap and Bremerton Housing Authority. |
| Bangor Base | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bangor Base are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Bethel | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bethel are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Bremerton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bremerton are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Burley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Burley are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Chico | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Chico are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| East Port Orchard | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve East Port Orchard are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Enetai | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Enetai are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Erlands Point Kitsap Lake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Erlands Point Kitsap Lake are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Gorst | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Gorst are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Hansville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Hansville are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Indianola | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Indianola are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Keyport | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Keyport are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Kingston | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Kingston are the Housing Kitsap and Bremerton Housing Authority. |
| Lofall | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Lofall are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Manchester | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Manchester are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Navy Yard City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Navy Yard City are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Parkwood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Parkwood are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Port Gamble Tribal Comunity | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Port Gamble Tribal Comunity are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Port Orchard | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Port Orchard are the Housing Kitsap and Bremerton Housing Authority. |
| Poulsbo | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Poulsbo are the Housing Kitsap and Bremerton Housing Authority. |
| Rocky Point | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Rocky Point are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Seabeck | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Seabeck are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Silverdale | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Silverdale are the Housing Kitsap and Bremerton Housing Authority. |
| Southworth | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Southworth are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Suquamish | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Suquamish are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
| Tracyton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Tracyton are the Bremerton Housing Authority and Housing Kitsap. |
