2024 News Releases
Oct. 7, 2024
Public Comment Closed: 2025 Moving to Work (MTW) Plan
Sept. 17, 2024
Data: 2023 Resident Characteristics Data Book
June 3, 2024
KCHA to use new HUD "NSPIRE" Inspection Standards
May 30, 2024
Tranforming Lives: 2023 Report to Community
April 1, 2024
King County Housing Authority preserves 54 units of affordable rental housing in Shoreline
Jan. 23, 2024
King County Housing Authority acquires multifamily apartment community in Kent
Jan. 19, 2024
Skyway Resource Center breaks ground
2023 News Releases
Nov. 29, 2023
Facing ‘community housing crisis,’ King County Housing Authority Temporarily Closes Subsidized Housing Wait List
2022 News Releases
Oct. 21, 2022
KCHA reaches 90 percent lease-up of Emergency Housing Vouchers funded through American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
May 13, 2022
Allegations against KCHA 'not supported by the facts'
2021 News Releases
Oct. 7, 2021
HUD EnVision Center Slated for Skyway Neighborhood
Sept. 22, 2021
King County Housing Authority Executive Director Stephen Norman Announces Plan to Retire
July 12, 2021
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Thought Leader to Join Executive Leadership Team at King County Housing Authority
2020 News Releases
Feb. 3, 2020
KCHA to open Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) waiting list lottery on Feb. 12
2018 News Releases
Nov. 27, 2018
Seattle and King County Housing Authorities team up with King County to house 426 additional homeless and disabled households
2017 News Releases
Nov. 6, 2017
KCHA purchases Friendly Village mobile home park to preserve homes for 224 senior households
April 26, 2017
Demand for housing assistance at critical level
April 20, 2017
King County Housing Authority adopts new sustainablity plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and utility costs
March 31, 2017
KCHA to open Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List April 5-18
March 15, 2017
KCHA saves water and money
2016 News Releases
Aug. 5, 2016
Bellevue's Highland Village apartment complex preserved as affordable housing
June 3, 2016
KCHA celebrates grand opening of Vantage Point Apartments in Renton
May 12, 2016
Four Washington state housing authorities honor Sen. Patty Murray with special award
2015 News Releases
Dec. 16, 2015
Kent kids get early learning boost at new Kent Family Center playground
Oct. 8, 2015
King County Housing Authority purchases two properties near Tukwila light rail station
July 22, 2015
Renton's Sunset Area Transformation Project is finalist for federal Choice Neighborhoods grant
June 29, 2015
King County Housing Authority earns high marks from HUD
April 13, 2015
PSESD Superintendent John Welch named to King County Housing Authority Board
April 9, 2015
Model home to open Saturday, April 11 at Seola Gardens
Feb. 17, 2015
Demand for housing assistance remains strong
Jan. 22, 2015
Section 8 rental assistance wait list to open in King County
2014 News Releases
Nov. 6, 2014
KCHA receives rental subsidies from HUD to house 33 homeless veterans in partnership with the Multi-Service Center (MSC)
Oct. 20, 2014
In an overheated housing market, first-time homebuyers are able to realize their dream
Sept. 10, 2014
Renovations underway at Riverton Terrace family apartments in Tukwila
Sept. 2, 2014
King County Housing Authority completes sale of final 54 homeownership lots at Seola Gardens in White Center
Aug. 6, 2014
King County Housing Authority to break ground on Vantage Point Senior Apartments in Renton on Aug. 8
March 3, 2014
Stewart named to King County Housing Authority board
Feb. 5, 2014
New evidence supports innovative approach to reduce asthma in poor children
Feb. 4, 2014
King County Housing Authority resumes issuance of Section 8 rental assistance vouchers
2013 News Releases
Dec. 31, 2013
KCHA settles public records claim
Dec. 3, 2013
KCHA spearheads successful effort to preserve nine subsidized apartment complexes in statewide effort
Nov. 26, 2013
KCHA refinances existing housing portfolio, acquires three new properties
Oct. 24, 2013
New neighborhood opens: Ribbon-cutting at Seola Gardens celebrates completion of 87 new apartments at former public housing community in White Center
Oct. 23, 2013
King County Housing Authority and HomeSight break ground on eight affordably priced homes at Greenbridge
Sept. 10, 2013
KCHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue celebrate two new clubhouses in East Bellevue
Aug. 14, 2013
Green River Homes in Auburn celebrates grand re-opening on Aug. 16
July 12, 2013
Terry McLlarky, King County Housing Authority commissioner, Dies at 76
June 24, 2013
King County Housing Authority installs electric-vehicle charging station at its administrative offices in Tukwila
April 30, 2013
Spiritwood Manor resident wins $10,000 PNRC-NAHRO college scholarship
April 30, 2013
PNRC-NAHRO college scholarships awarded to two outstanding Kent-Meridian High School seniors
April 3, 2013
Grand Opening of New Burndale Homes community center in Auburn set for April 4
Feb. 28, 2013
King County Housing Authority has suspended the issuance of Section 8 vouchers
Feb. 21, 2013
Homebuilding Phase Begins at Seola Gardens
2012 News Releases
Dec. 4, 2012
Machinists Union Officer Susan Palmer Appointed to King County Housing Authority Board
Nov. 28, 2012
Public housing smoke-free starting Dec. 1
Oct. 16, 2012
New Community Building at Woodridge Park Opens in Burien
Oct. 9, 2012
New Community Building at Valli Kee Opens in Kent
Aug. 8, 2012
New community building at Firwood Circle opens in Auburn
July 27, 2012
King County Housing Authority executive director elected president of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities
June 25, 2012
Construction begins on new after-school facilities at Hidden Village and Spiritwood in Bellevue
June 19, 2012
A book in every home: First Book — Seattle donates to kids in Kent public housing
March 28, 2012
King County Housing Authority starts $10M rehabilitation project in Auburn
Feb. 29, 2012
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate new clubhouse in East Bellevue
2011 News Releases
Dec. 6, 2011
Public housing "housing first" model reduces cost of taxpayer funded services
Sept. 30, 2011
Wonderland Estates: KCHA board approves financial transaction for up to $4 million in infrastructure and common space improvements at mobile home park
July 27, 2011
Public Housing Metamorphosis: Ribbon-cutting at Seola Gardens Celebrates Community's Revitalization
June 13, 2011
Demand for Housing Assistance Doubles
June 2, 2011
HUD awards $1.8M grant to King County Housing Authority to build two community centers in Auburn
May 27, 2011
HUD awards $1.2M grant to King County Housing Authority to build community center at Valli Kee Homes in Kent
May 2, 2011
King County Housing Authority to reopen Section 8 rental assistance waiting list for two weeks, starting May 25
April 20, 2011
King County Housing Authority starts $1.6M stimulus project in Burien
April 8, 2011
Sunny stimulus: State's largest residential solar photovoltaic array installed in Greenbridge
2010 News Releases
Dec. 22, 2010
King County Housing Authority starts $3.5M renovation at Cascade Homes in Kent
Dec. 15, 2010
Real estate executive Doug Barnes appointed to King County Housing Authority board
Nov. 16, 2010
McLlarky appointed to King County Housing Authority board
Oct. 13, 2010
King County Housing Authority finishes $2M ARRA project at Southridge House in Federal Way
Oct. 11, 2010
King County Housing Authority starts $1.5M stimulus project at Forest Glen in Redmond
Sept. 28, 2010
New home construction begins at Greenbridge
Aug. 16, 2010
King County Housing Authority starts $1.7M stimulus project
Aug. 11, 2010
King County Housing Authority starts $3.85M stimulus project
July 16, 2010
Providence Health & Services / King County Housing Authority Awarded $9 Million to Build Affordable Housing for Low-income Seniors and Persons with Di
July 7, 2010
King County Housing Authority Transforms Public Housing: Ribbon-cutting at Birch Creek Celebrates Community's Revitalization
May 28, 2010
Mitchell Named to King County Housing Authority Board
May 27, 2010
King County Housing Authority Purchases Westminster Manor Apartments in Shoreline
May 17, 2010
King County Housing Authority Achieves Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Milestone: Reaching 10,000 Voucher Mark
March 29, 2010
King County Housing Authority Starts $2.1M Stimulus Project
March 1, 2010
Delores Brown, King County Housing Authority Commissioner, Dies at 73
Jan. 20, 2010
Kings Court Family Support Center Expansion Completed
2009 News Releases
Dec. 15, 2009
King County Housing Authority Starts $2M Stimulus Project
Dec. 8, 2009
King County Housing Authority and Cities of Olympia and Lacey Celebrate Completion of Fire-Life Safety System Upgrades and Remodeling at Casa Madrona
Nov. 9, 2009
Excitement Percolating at Greenbridge
Oct. 8, 2009
New Rental Housing Opens at Greenbridge
Sept. 9, 2009
King County Housing Authority and City of Shoreline Celebrate Completion of Fire-Life Safety System Upgrades and Remodeled Spaces at Paramount House
May 12, 2009
First Phase of Construction Nearing Completion at Birch Creek
March 24, 2009
Brown Named to King County Housing Authority Board
March 2, 2009
Eastridge House in Issaquah to Install Water-saving Features, Thanks to Local Rebate Program
Feb. 19, 2009
Aging Population in Seattle-King County Expected to Double by 2025: Action Needed to Prevent Affordable Housing Crises for Low-income Seniors