Housing authoritiesWAHA City of Kelso
HA City of Kelso
HA City of Kelso is based in Kelso, Cowlitz County, WA and administers 312 Section 8 vouchers and 116 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WA020. Program type: Combined. Households served: 371. Occupancy: 86%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HA City of Kelso
1415 S 10th Ave, Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: (360) 423-3490
Official website: kelsohousing.org
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About HA City of Kelso
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority City of LongviewLongview, WA, 1,600 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.