Nueva Vista I & II provides permanent housing units in Kennewick, Washington. The project, will serve individuals and families who earn incomes at or below 30%, 40% and 50% AMI. Some units are designated for homeless families and will have project based Section 8 vouchers and other units are set aside for persons with disabilities.

Nueva Vista I & II is composed of 1, 2, 3 bedroom multi-family units.

Waitlist – Closed

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.

Maintenance and Inspections

This information is for tenants in properties owned and managed by the Kennewick Housing Authority (KHA) ONLY. Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) participants should contact their landlord or property manager for any maintenance issues.

Tenants in Nueva Vista I & II shall promptly report any breakage, damage, infestation, mold or needed repairs and any unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the premises, common areas and grounds which may lead to damage or injury to KHA’s Maintenance Office at (509) 586-8576 Ext 113 during regular business hours of Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.  If any such issues occur outside of regular business hours or on KHA holidays, please call (509) 521-1027.

Examples of an after-hours emergency:

  • Plugged toilet (if there is only one toilet in the unit)
  • Water heater leak
  • Ceiling leak
  • Broken window (with broken glass present)
  • No heat (during colder outdoor temperatures)
  • Electrical hazard
  • Inoperable smoke detectors
  • Tenant locked out unit
  • Inoperable lock and/or broken entry door

Maintenance charges are made in cases of tenant-caused damage only. Tenant will not be charged for repairs due to normal wear-and-tear.

Tenants shall not build on, or make changes to, the interior or exterior of the unit. Changes include, but are not limited to: paint, wallpaper, locks, shelves, satellite dishes, fences, etc. If a tenant has questions about this requirement, they should contact their Housing Specialist.