Publications
KCHA offers its publications in PDF format. Download Adobe Reader for free to view these files.
2023 Report to the Community
Housing instability has a lasting impact on individuals, families and communities. When we work together to make high-quality, affordable housing accessible and abundant, we are working toward a future where all people and communities can prosper and thrive. Our 2023 Report to the Community highlights KCHA’s commitment to innovative, effective, and equitable solutions to address this growing crisis. You can also download a PDF version of the report.
2023 Household Data
The 2023 Resident Characteristics Data Book (PDF) collects available administrative data to describe the demographics, income, and use of housing assistance for KCHA's federally-assisted households, including individuals and families living in KCHA-owned public housing or who use Housing Choice Vouchers.
For a summary, view the 2023 Resident Characteristics Slide Presentation (PDF), which was presented to KCHA's Board of Directors in August 2024.
2023 Agency Achievements Report
KCHA provides community members with accessible, high-quality housing year-round. Our 2023 Agency Achievements Report (PDF) highlights the innovative and collaborative ways our agency came together in 2023 to make this possible.
2022 Household Data
As part of KCHA’s commitment to transparency and accountability, the 2022 Resident Characteristics Data Book (PDF) describes the agency’s federally subsidized households in terms of scale and geography, demographics and income, and trends related to KCHA client experience and outcomes. The book uses available administrative data to characterize as much of the client population as possible.
2022 EDIB Report
KCHA's 2022 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Report (PDF) highlights our commitment to becoming an anti-racist, multicultural organization, both within the agency and in the communities we serve. The report outlines KCHA's progress so far and shares information about our programs, resources, people, and data, including where we are building and growing.
2022 Report to the Community
Through partnership, collaboration and innovation, the King County Housing Authority lifts communities with accessible, high-quality housing and sustainable, supportive programs. Our 2022 Report to the Community (PDF) highlights many of these important programs, some of which are often overlooked.
Affordable Housing Opportunities
Finding good, affordable housing can be a challenge. The King County Housing Authority offers dozens of safe, well-maintained housing communities affordable to low-income households. KCHA's subsidized housing options, including public housing, are outlined in this brochure (PDF).
Becoming a Housing Choice Voucher Landlord
The Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher program makes private market housing affordable to eligible families by paying a significant portion of a unit’s rental cost. Property owners and managers play a critical role in the success of the Housing Choice Voucher program and addressing our region's housing crisis. Learn more about the benefits of joining this program (PDF).
The Student and Family Stability Initiative
Student homelessness is a growing problem and KCHA, Highline Public Schools, and Neighborhood House have implemented a promising solution. It's called the Student and Family Stability Initiative, KCHA's Rapid Re-Housing program. The program is designed to house and provide support to families on their way toward economic and housing stability, improve student outcomes (in particular attendance and tardiness at school) and generate cost savings for Highline Public Schools that can be redirected into educational programming.
Download the Student and Family Stability Initiative Year One Evaluation Report (PDF) or a summary (PDF) of the Student and Family Stability Initiative evaluation to learn more about how this program is meeting these objectives.