Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,600 · Households served: 1,350 · Occupancy: 84% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Housing Authority City of Longview operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,600 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 1,350 households, with an occupancy rate of 84%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Cowlitz County, Washington.
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority City of Longview ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing its peer, the HA City of Kelso, which administers 312 vouchers. On a broader scale, it stands at 12th place among the 27 authorities in Washington State that offer Section 8 vouchers, highlighting its substantial role in the region's housing assistance programs.
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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