Program: Combined · Public housing units: 116 · Section 8 vouchers: 312 · Households served: 371 · Occupancy: 86% · ZIP codes served: 12
The HA City of Kelso operates 116 public housing units and administers 312 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 371 households. The occupancy rate stands at 86%, and the agency offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Among the two authorities sharing the service area, the HA City of Kelso ranks second by voucher count, with the Housing Authority City of Longview administering 1,600 vouchers. On a broader scale, the HA City of Kelso holds the 25th position in the state for the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 27 authorities that offer such assistance.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,280 to $2,110, with an average of $1,608. This is slightly below the state average of $1,771. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 98616 at $2,110, while the lowest is in ZIP code 98649 at $1,280.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98581 | $1,060 | $1,200 | $1,520 | $2,060 | $2,440 |
| 98601 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 98603 | $1,140 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,060 | $2,490 |
| 98609 | $970 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,940 | $2,340 |
| 98611 | $1,040 | $1,250 | $1,510 | $2,090 | $2,520 |
| 98616 | $1,640 | $1,760 | $2,020 | $2,740 | $3,300 |
| 98625 | $1,080 | $1,230 | $1,510 | $2,080 | $2,510 |
| 98626 | $970 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,940 | $2,340 |
| 98632 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,420 |
| 98645 | $1,040 | $1,250 | $1,510 | $2,090 | $2,520 |
| 98649 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,820 | $2,200 |
| 98674 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,760 | $2,430 | $2,930 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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