Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA)

603 Polk Street S, Tacoma, WA, 98444
(253)620-5400



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About Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA)

The Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) is a public body, corporate and politic, created by Pierce County in 1978 pursuant to State statute to provide affordable housing for low-income families in Pierce County.

The Authority was first under the management of the Tacoma Housing Authority until 1980, at which time the Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) assumed its own management. Some of the original staff members currently are with the Authority. The Authority does not have the power to levy taxes and, therefore, must rely upon its ability to issue bonds, collect rent from residents and receive financial assistance from the Federal, State, and local governments for its continued operation. In all, the Authority serves more than 5,100 households annually. The Authority accounts are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is considered a separate accounting entity. Each fund has a set of self-balancing accounts that are comprised of assets, liabilities, fund equity, revenues and expenses. Funds received by Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) are frequently accompanied by legal and/or contractual requirements that govern their use and often include special accounting and procedures conforming to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and/or those prescribed by HUD for the program it supports.


Mission Statement

The Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) is committed to excellence in offering quality affordable housing options and opportunities for the residents of Pierce County.

Program Summary for Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA)

Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 127 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) administered a total of 2,784 Section 8 Vouchers. Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) is located at 603 Polk Street S, Tacoma, WA, 98444 and serves the city of Tacoma. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) at, (253)620-5400 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 7
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 2,784
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 127
Waiting list for the Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Pierce County, WA

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Pierce County, WA:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $30,300
  • $34,600
  • $38,950
  • $43,250
  • $46,750
  • $50,200
  • $53,650
  • $57,100
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $18,200
  • $20,800
  • $23,400
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $48,450
  • $55,400
  • $62,300
  • $69,200
  • $74,750
  • $80,300
  • $85,850
  • $91,350

2017 Fair Market Rents for Pierce County, WA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Pierce County, WA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$766 $885 $1142 $1662 $2012



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) Tacoma WA 4,114 886 Open 6.7 Miles Contact
King County Housing Authority (KCHA) King County Housing Authority (KCHA) Seattle WA 9,167 2,397 Open 21.25 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of Thurston County Housing Authority of Thurston County Olympia WA 2,089 N/A Open 22.52 Miles Contact
Renton Housing Authority (RHA) Renton Housing Authority (RHA) Renton WA 415 222 Open 26.63 Miles Contact
Housing Kitsap Housing Kitsap Bremerton WA 374 136 Open 29.64 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of Mason County Housing Authority of Mason County Shelton WA N/A N/A Open 31.68 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
127
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Pierce County Quick Facts

Population: 831,928
Persons Per Household: 2.62
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 24.2%
Homeownership Rate: 61.5%
Housing Units: 329,555
Yearly Income Per Person: $28,223
Median Household Income: $59,204