Provides rental subsidies for eligible low-income households to use for housing of their own choosing.   Units must be located within Renton, and must be inspected and approved by the Housing Authority.

Operates the tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), which allows very low-income households to pay rent equal to 30-40% of monthly income, at units that participants select and rent independently from private landlords.   Seattle Housing Authority pays the remainder of each month's rent to the landlord. Applicants on the voucher list will be chosen at random when vouchers are available. The number of applicants selected in each drawing will vary, depending on the number of vouchers available. The chance of being drawn is the same no matter when households apply. Random selection ensures that all applicants have an equal chance of being drawn at any time. The open application opportunity will be available for families and individuals whenever they wish to apply. SHA will review eligibility and verify income at the time applicants are selected from the list. Applicants who meet the voucher program eligibility requirements and meet the program preferences will be served. Rent amounts are subject to HUD limits.   Each household must locate their own housing unit within 120 days of receipt of voucher.   SHA may grant extensions beyond 120 days, but household must reach out to their issuing Certification Specialist for more information and have their request submitted in writing before the 120-day expiration date. Once housing is located, Seattle Housing Authority then will accept self-certification of inspection from the Landlord of the unit to ensure that it is maintained in a decent, safe and sanitary condition. To remain on the list, applicants must also check in monthly using Save My Spot in the SHA Portal.

Operates the tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), which allows low-income households to pay rent equal to 30-40% of monthly income, at units that participants select and rent independently from private landlords.   Subsidized by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the King County Housing Authority pays the remainder of each month's rent to the landlord. Rent amounts are subject to HUD limits.   Each household must locate their own housing unit within 120 days of receipt of their voucher. If additional time is needed, household should contact their KCHA Housing Specialist before their deadline to ask about filing for an extension. Once housing is obtained, KCHA then inspects each unit to ensure that it is maintained in a decent, safe and sanitary condition. Waitlist lottery applications are currently closed as of Feb. 26, 2020. Typically opens every 2-3 years. Website lists what lottery numbers are currently being served.