How to Get Low Income Housing in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA low-income housing

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) provides "subsidized rental housing for very low-income, disabled people, elderly people, and families with children" in Vancouver, Washington, according to the agency's website. The VHA has two different application processes: one for seniors and individuals or couples with disabilities and one for families with children. There may be a wait list some types of housing, but the VHA will keep you updated on your wait list status.

Instructions

1. Review the Vancouver Housing Authority subsidized housing eligibility requirements and the housing options available. You must meet certain income guidelines to qualify for VHA-subsidized housing. The Resources section includes a link to current income guidelines. According to the VHA, registered sex offenders are not eligible, nor are any households with a member who has been convicted of a drug offense, who has an eviction history or who owes money to the VHA or another housing authority. Disabled individuals must also obtain Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income or have a certification from their doctor.

2. Contact the VHA to obtain an application for subsidized housing by phone, email or in person. Not all available subsidized housing options are available for application at all times, so check with the VHA to verify which housing option you can apply for at that time.

   Vancouver Housing Authority

   2500 Main Street

   Vancouver, WA 98660

   360-993-9580

   vhausa.com

3. Complete the application and return it to the Vancouver Housing Authority either by mail or in person.

4. Investigate other low income housing options in and around Vancouver until it is your time to receive VHA housing. A link to a listing of other low income housing options in Southwestern Washington is available in the Resources section of this article. You will have to contact any housing opportunity from the list directly and follow its application process.

Tips & Warnings

• To check the status of an application on a VHA wait list, call 360-694-2501. The applicant's social security number is required to verify the status.

References

• Vancouver Housing Authority: Contact Us
• Vancouver Housing Authority: Get Housing
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: PHA Contact Information
• Vancouver Housing Authority: How to Apply
• Vancouver Housing Authority: Do I Qualify For VHA Subsidized Housing?

Resources

• Vancouver Housing Authority: Do I Qualify For VHA Subsidized Housing?
• Vancouver Housing Authority: Income Limits
• Vancouver Housing Authority: List of Other Subsidized Housing Options