KHA’s Section 8 “Project-Based” Voucher program are units and property owned and operated by Kennewick Housing Authority (KHA). KHA administers and is federally funded under its Section 8 “Project-Based” Voucher Program by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with Voucher rental assistance (subsidy) that is ‘attached’ to the unit, meaning, if a tenant vacates the unit, tenant is not able to take the assistance (subsidy) to another rental unit. KHA has six (6) Section 8 “Project-Based” Voucher units at one (1) housing development in Kennewick, WA. Units are 2 bedrooms, 100% ADA accessible and allocated to disabled households only.
Mitchell Manor
KHA’s Section 8 “Project-Based” Voucher Program Housing Development
- 116 S. Benton Street, Kennewick – 2 duplexes
- 120 S. Benton Street, Kennewick – 2 single family homes
- 2 bedrooms
- 100% ADA multi-family units
- Washer / Dryer hookups
- 6 units
Program Overview and Leasing
When KHA has available unit for leasing, KHA will offer the unit to an applicant who name and placement is near and top of the waiting lists, and who meet final eligibility criteria for admissions. Unit size must meet KHA’s Occupancy Standards per household size. KHA will issue a “one time offer”, if applicant accepts the unit offer, KHA as the landlord/owner and tenant will enter into a KHA Dwelling Lease meeting standard provisions under Washington State Landlord Tenant Laws and other applicable lease provisions established by KHA. KHA will calculate tenant’s rent and subsidy amounts; tenant rent must not exceed 40% of the household’s adjusted gross monthly income. Tenant will pay their monthly tenant rent directly to KHA as the landlord/owner (to KHA’s assigned banking institution) and HUD issues the subsidy payment (Housing Assistance Payment – HAP) directly to KHA as the landlord/owner of the assisted property. All tenant household members who are 18 years and older must sign and date all appropriate program paperwork regarding tenant rent, program responsibilities and obligations for program participation. Annually, KHA will assess each tenant’s household income and conduct a unit HQS Inspection to ensure eligibility and program compliance.
Eligibility
• Households must meet the areas income limits based on household size (must be at or below 80% of the areas income limits)
• Meet requirements for citizenship or immigration status (at least one household member must have U.S. Citizenship or eligible Immigration status)
• Pass a criminal background check on all household members 18 years and older
• Meet rental history requirements
• Based on previous participation in the program or other federally assisted housing programs
• Meet other established HUD and Kennewick Housing Authority (KHA) administrative policies and requirements
• Eligibility requirements and application procedures for the Section 8 “Project-Based” Voucher Program – Mitchell Manor housing development vary from other subsidized housing programs.
How to Apply
The Waitlist is currently Closed.
You may only apply for KHA properties when the Waitlist is open. You must meet qualifications for the housing unit, including income limits. See the FAQ below for more details.
Check Your Placement on the Wait List
To find your placement on the Waitlist please login to the Online Application website. You will see your place on the Wait List at the bottom of your Account Information listed on the right side of the page. If you have already applied for a housing program, please make sure that we always have your current mailing address. Mail returned by the Post Office will cause your name to be removed from the waitlist.
When your name is chosen, you will receive an Intake Packet to complete so we can confirm that you qualify for the apartment. KHA has the right to screen tenants. We will check records including past landlord references and criminal records.
