Housing authoritiesWAHA City of Tacoma
HA City of Tacoma
HA City of Tacoma is based in Tacoma, Pierce County, WA and administers 5,379 Section 8 vouchers and 50 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WA005. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,427. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 60.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-03-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All areas | $1,252 | $1,408 | $1,832 | $2,591 | $3,211 | $3,567 |
| EHV & VASH Exception (exception area) | $1,428 | $1,589 | $1,990 | $2,824 | $3,309 | $3,802 |
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 2026-03-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer and Water | $64 | $66 | $81 | $105 | $127 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from HA City of Tacoma
- How does THA ensure its housing is safe and well-maintained?
- Why is the Tacoma Housing Authority facing funding challenges?The Tacoma Housing Authority is experiencing funding difficulties due to federal budget cuts for subsidized housing and rising operational costs for their rental assistance voucher program.
- What role does THA play in addressing the regional homelessness crisis?THA addresses homelessness in Tacoma and Pierce County by providing affordable housing, rental assistance vouchers, and supportive services to approximately 5,000 households.
- Reasonable Accommodation Review ProcessThe Tacoma Housing Authority is seeking public input on proposed changes to their reasonable accommodation review process.
- How is THA funded?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98022 | $1,740 | $1,820 | $2,130 | $2,780 | $3,300 |
| 98047 | $1,780 | $1,860 | $2,170 | $2,830 | $3,370 |
| 98092 | $1,900 | $2,010 | $2,370 | $3,120 | $3,680 |
| 98303 | $1,610 | $1,820 | $2,230 | $3,080 | $3,490 |
| 98304 | $1,300 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,800 |
| 98321 | $1,510 | $1,700 | $2,090 | $2,880 | $3,260 |
| 98323 | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,880 | $2,590 | $2,930 |
| 98327 | $1,900 | $2,140 | $2,630 | $3,630 | $4,100 |
| 98328 | $1,290 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,800 |
| 98329 | $1,540 | $1,730 | $2,130 | $2,930 | $3,310 |
| 98330 | $1,490 | $1,680 | $2,060 | $2,840 | $3,210 |
| 98332 | $2,000 | $2,260 | $2,770 | $3,820 | $4,320 |
| 98333 | $1,890 | $2,130 | $2,620 | $3,620 | $4,090 |
| 98335 | $1,710 | $1,920 | $2,360 | $3,260 | $3,680 |
| 98338 | $1,630 | $1,830 | $2,250 | $3,110 | $3,510 |
| 98349 | $1,420 | $1,600 | $1,960 | $2,710 | $3,060 |
| 98351 | $1,410 | $1,580 | $1,940 | $2,690 | $3,020 |
| 98354 | $1,820 | $2,010 | $2,440 | $3,320 | $3,800 |
| 98360 | $1,930 | $2,180 | $2,670 | $3,690 | $4,160 |
| 98371 | $1,430 | $1,610 | $1,980 | $2,730 | $3,090 |
| 98372 | $1,560 | $1,760 | $2,160 | $2,980 | $3,370 |
| 98373 | $1,570 | $1,780 | $2,180 | $3,010 | $3,400 |
| 98374 | $1,660 | $1,870 | $2,300 | $3,170 | $3,590 |
| 98375 | $1,860 | $2,090 | $2,570 | $3,550 | $4,010 |
| 98385 | $1,590 | $1,790 | $2,190 | $3,030 | $3,420 |
| 98387 | $1,570 | $1,780 | $2,180 | $3,010 | $3,400 |
| 98388 | $1,480 | $1,670 | $2,050 | $2,830 | $3,200 |
| 98390 | $1,640 | $1,850 | $2,270 | $3,130 | $3,540 |
| 98391 | $1,880 | $2,120 | $2,600 | $3,590 | $4,050 |
| 98394 | $1,380 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,630 | $2,950 |
| 98396 | $1,290 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,800 |
| 98402 | $1,430 | $1,610 | $1,980 | $2,730 | $3,090 |
| 98403 | $1,290 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,800 |
| 98404 | $1,290 | $1,460 | $1,790 | $2,470 | $2,800 |
| 98405 | $1,350 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,580 | $2,920 |
| 98406 | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,860 | $3,230 |
| 98407 | $1,570 | $1,780 | $2,180 | $3,010 | $3,400 |
| 98408 | $1,370 | $1,540 | $1,890 | $2,610 | $2,950 |
| 98409 | $1,440 | $1,620 | $1,990 | $2,750 | $3,100 |
| 98416 | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,860 | $3,230 |
| 98418 | $1,370 | $1,550 | $1,900 | $2,620 | $2,960 |
| 98421 | $1,350 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,590 | $2,930 |
| 98422 | $1,810 | $2,040 | $2,500 | $3,450 | $3,900 |
| 98424 | $1,560 | $1,760 | $2,160 | $2,980 | $3,370 |
| 98430 | $1,550 | $1,750 | $2,150 | $2,970 | $3,360 |
| 98433 | $1,630 | $1,840 | $2,260 | $3,120 | $3,520 |
| 98438 | $1,370 | $1,540 | $1,900 | $2,620 | $2,960 |
| 98439 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $1,920 | $2,650 | $2,990 |
| 98443 | $1,420 | $1,600 | $1,960 | $2,710 | $3,060 |
| 98444 | $1,390 | $1,570 | $1,930 | $2,660 | $3,010 |
| 98445 | $1,480 | $1,670 | $2,050 | $2,830 | $3,200 |
| 98446 | $1,640 | $1,850 | $2,270 | $3,130 | $3,540 |
| 98447 | $1,390 | $1,570 | $1,930 | $2,660 | $3,010 |
| 98465 | $1,290 | $1,460 | $1,790 | $2,470 | $2,800 |
| 98466 | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,860 | $3,230 |
| 98467 | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,880 | $2,590 | $2,930 |
| 98498 | $1,350 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,580 | $2,920 |
| 98499 | $1,320 | $1,490 | $1,830 | $2,530 | $2,850 |
| 98558 | $1,540 | $1,710 | $2,080 | $2,850 | $3,270 |
| 98580 | $1,550 | $1,740 | $2,140 | $2,950 | $3,340 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HA City of Tacoma
902 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 448-2744
Official website: tacomahousing.org
Email updates
About HA City of Tacoma
Overview
The HA City of Tacoma manages 50 public housing units and administers 5,379 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 4,427 households. With an occupancy rate of 82%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both rental assistance and public housing options to residents in Tacoma, Washington.
Scale and standing
Among the two housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the HA City of Tacoma ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing its peer, the HA of Pierce County, which administers 3,148 vouchers. On a statewide level, the HA City of Tacoma holds the fourth position in terms of voucher size, out of 27 authorities in Washington.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Tacoma ranges from $1,860 to $2,680, with an average of $2,052. This is higher than the state average of $1,771. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 98332 at $2,680, while the lowest is in ZIP code 98328 at $1,860.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Tacoma, WA
- Puyallup, WA
- Gig Harbor, WA
- Clover Creek, WA
- Eatonville, WA
- Lakewood, WA
- University Place, WA
- Anderson island, WA
- Bonney Lake, WA
- Buckley, WA
- Carbonado, WA
- Dupont, WA
- Elbe, WA
- Enumclaw, WA
- Fife, WA
- Fort lewis, WA
- Fox Island, WA
- Graham, WA
- Lakebay, WA
- Lakewood center, WA
- Longbranch, WA
- Milton, WA
- Orting, WA
- Pacific, WA
- Parkland, WA
- Roy, WA
- South prairie, WA
- Spanaway, WA
- Steilacoom, WA
- Sumner, WA
- Vaughn, WA
- Waller, WA
- Wilkeson, WA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- HA Of Pierce CountyPuyallup, WA, 3,148 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.