Housing authoritiesWAHA City of Kennewick
HA City of Kennewick
HA City of Kennewick is based in Kennewick, Benton County, WA and administers 1,139 Section 8 vouchers and 190 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WA012. Program type: Combined. Households served: 908. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,122 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,268 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,538 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,071 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,385 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,742 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2025-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $42 | $48 | $56 | $64 | $72 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $108 | $122 | $145 | $164 | $183 |
| Heating (Electric) | $11 | $13 | $17 | $22 | $26 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $10 | $11 | $14 | $15 | $17 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $84 | $98 | $112 | $126 | $140 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $12 | $16 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $14 | $14 | $23 | $33 | $42 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $9 |
| Other Electric | $12 | $14 | $20 | $25 | $31 |
| Air Conditioning | $3 | $3 | $5 | $6 | $7 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $14 | $16 | $22 | $30 | $36 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $37 | $42 | $56 | $75 | $94 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $8 | $9 | $12 | $14 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $28 | $33 | $47 | $56 | $70 |
| Water | $26 | $27 | $31 | $34 | $38 |
| Sewer | $38 | $38 | $38 | $38 | $38 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from HA City of Kennewick
- 5-Year Agency Plan & Annual Agency PlanThe Housing Authority of Kennewick is seeking public input on their Five-Year Agency Plan and Annual Agency Plan, which will establish priorities and goals for the next five years.
- Public Hearing Notice – Capital Fund Program (CFP) Five-Year Action PlanThe Housing Authority of Kennewick is accepting public comments on their Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan with hearings scheduled for March 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98930 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,870 | $2,150 |
| 98944 | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,880 | $2,150 |
| 99320 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,870 | $2,150 |
| 99336 | $1,060 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,270 |
| 99337 | $1,160 | $1,310 | $1,580 | $2,180 | $2,490 |
| 99338 | $1,260 | $1,410 | $1,710 | $2,360 | $2,690 |
| 99345 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,870 | $2,150 |
| 99346 | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,410 | $1,940 | $2,230 |
| 99350 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,870 | $2,150 |
| 99352 | $1,270 | $1,420 | $1,720 | $2,370 | $2,710 |
| 99353 | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,850 | $2,550 | $2,910 |
| 99354 | $1,130 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,120 | $2,420 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HA City of Kennewick
1915 W 4th Pl, Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 586-8576
Official website: kennewickha.org
Email updates
About HA City of Kennewick
Overview
The HA City of Kennewick operates 190 public housing units and administers 1,139 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 908 households. With an occupancy rate of 68%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
In Washington State, the HA City of Kennewick ranks 14th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 27 housing authorities in the state. This places it among the larger providers of voucher assistance, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals in Benton County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the HA City of Kennewick ranges from $1,360 to $1,950, with an average of $1,561. This is below the state average of $1,771. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 99353 at $1,950, while the lowest is in ZIP code 99350 at $1,360.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.