Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,345 · Households served: 1,921 · Occupancy: 81% · ZIP codes served: 16
The HA of Thurston County is a voucher-only housing authority, administering 2,345 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 1,921 households, with an occupancy rate of 81%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Thurston County.
Among the 27 housing authorities in Washington State that provide Section 8 vouchers, the HA of Thurston County ranks 9th in terms of voucher size. This places it in a significant position within the state, serving a substantial number of households. For comparison, other notable authorities in the state include those in King County and Pierce County, which also have large voucher programs.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Thurston County ranges from $1,660 to $2,320, with an average of $1,873. This is slightly higher than the state average of $1,771. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 98516 at $2,320, while the lowest is in ZIP code 98576 at $1,660.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98501 | $1,570 | $1,640 | $1,930 | $2,520 | $3,120 |
| 98502 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,880 | $2,460 | $3,030 |
| 98503 | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,960 | $2,560 | $3,160 |
| 98505 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,880 | $2,460 | $3,030 |
| 98506 | $1,450 | $1,520 | $1,780 | $2,360 | $2,960 |
| 98512 | $1,610 | $1,690 | $1,980 | $2,590 | $3,200 |
| 98513 | $1,790 | $1,870 | $2,200 | $2,870 | $3,550 |
| 98516 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,280 | $2,980 | $3,680 |
| 98530 | $1,390 | $1,520 | $1,770 | $2,360 | $2,960 |
| 98531 | $1,390 | $1,520 | $1,770 | $2,360 | $2,960 |
| 98556 | $1,610 | $1,690 | $1,980 | $2,590 | $3,200 |
| 98568 | $1,390 | $1,520 | $1,770 | $2,360 | $2,960 |
| 98576 | $1,390 | $1,520 | $1,770 | $2,360 | $2,960 |
| 98579 | $1,390 | $1,520 | $1,770 | $2,360 | $2,960 |
| 98589 | $1,390 | $1,520 | $1,770 | $2,360 | $2,960 |
| 98597 | $1,510 | $1,570 | $1,850 | $2,420 | $2,990 |
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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