Section 8 Housing in Washington
61,319 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 11 markets. Rent limits, housing authorities, waitlist status, and voucher rights for every metro in Washington.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Washington?
No. Washington law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Washington. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
Washington HB 2578 (2018) bans SOI discrimination. Reasonable "screening" restrictions apply only to your share of rent.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Washington metro guides
In-depth, source-cited guides: waitlist status, voucher-friendly neighborhoods, and who to call if you are turned away.
All Section 8 markets in Washington
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD Fair Market Rent by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and waitlist status.
Seattle, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 42660
41,130 vouchersSpokane, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 44060
6,029 vouchersBremerton, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 14740
2,592 vouchersOlympia, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 36500
2,345 vouchersBellingham, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 13380
1,957 vouchersLongview, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 31020
1,912 vouchersKennewick, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 28420
1,516 vouchersYakima, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 49420
1,312 vouchersWalla Walla, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 47460
1,093 vouchersMount Vernon, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 34580
730 vouchersWenatchee, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 48300
703 vouchers
Section 8 by county in Washington
County pages show the local voucher count, housing authorities, and metro rollup. Useful when you are looking at a specific address.
- King County24,648 vouchers
- Pierce County8,527 vouchers
- Snohomish County7,955 vouchers
- Spokane County6,029 vouchers
- Clark County3,650 vouchers
- Kitsap County2,592 vouchers
- Thurston County2,345 vouchers
- Whatcom County1,957 vouchers
- Cowlitz County1,912 vouchers
- Yakima County1,312 vouchers
- Benton County1,139 vouchers
- Walla Walla County1,093 vouchers
- Clallam County900 vouchers
- Skagit County730 vouchers
- Chelan County703 vouchers
- Grays Harbor County671 vouchers
- Okanogan County408 vouchers
- Franklin County377 vouchers
- Island County319 vouchers
- Grant County237 vouchers
- Asotin County224 vouchers
Find Section 8 apartments in Washington
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.