Housing Opportunities of SW Washington

820 11th Avenue, Longview, WA, 98632
(360)423-0140



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Cowlitz County

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About Housing Opportunities of SW Washington

Beginning May 17, 2016, the Longview Housing Authority will begin doing business as Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA).

Created by the City of Longview in 1976, the Authority provides affordable housing and supportive services to approximately 1600 individuals and families in areas including Cowlitz County (excluding the zip code of Kelso and Kalama), Wahkiakum, Pacific and Lewis counties. The new name reflects the broad jurisdiction and growing list of programs and services provided by the agency and should reduce confusion in communities served outside of the boundaries of the City of Longview.

All Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting lists are closed.


Mission Statement

Vision:
We envision strong, vibrant and healthy communities created by providing housing, hope and opportunity.

Mission:
We promote and provide stable, affordable housing, and supportive services in an environment that nurtures individuals and families while encouraging personal responsibility.

Values:
At Housing Opportunities of S.W. Washington we are committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

These are the core values that inspire our organization and individual employees to keep us focused on meeting our mission and celebrating our successes.

Program Summary for Housing Opportunities of SW Washington

Housing Opportunities of SW Washington is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Housing Opportunities of SW Washington manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Housing Opportunities of SW Washington administered a total of 1,399 Section 8 Vouchers. Housing Opportunities of SW Washington currently has Section 8 as its program type. Housing Opportunities of SW Washington is located at 820 11th Avenue, Longview, WA, 98632 and serves the city of Longview. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Housing Opportunities of SW Washington at, (360)423-0140 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Housing Opportunities of SW Washington compared nationally Large
Last Updated 11/29/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,399
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Housing Opportunities of SW Washington is currently Closed


2022 Income Limits for Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County, WA:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $24,250
  • $27,700
  • $31,150
  • $34,600
  • $37,400
  • $40,150
  • $42,950
  • $45,700
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $14,550
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $38,750
  • $44,300
  • $49,850
  • $55,350
  • $59,800
  • $64,250
  • $68,650
  • $73,100

2017 Fair Market Rents for Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County, WA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$494 $605 $745 $1085 $1313



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
The Kelso Housing Authority (KHA) The Kelso Housing Authority (KHA) Kelso WA N/A N/A Open 1.34 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Kalama Housing Authority of the City of Kalama Kalama WA 321 N/A Open 10.05 Miles Contact
Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Vancouver WA 2,484 180 Open 36.05 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of Washington County Housing Authority of Washington County Hillsboro OR 2,780 243 Open 41.82 Miles Contact
Home Forward Home Forward Portland OR 9,062 3,005 Open 43.78 Miles Contact
Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) Warrenton OR 1,166 N/A Open 47.45 Miles Contact

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Housing Opportunities of SW Washington Program Type:
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Cowlitz County Quick Facts

Population: 102,133
Persons Per Household: 2.55
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 18.8%
Homeownership Rate: 66.2%
Housing Units: 43,263
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,557
Median Household Income: $47,596