Housing Assistance

Housing Programs

Housing Vouchers

Federally funded housing assistance program which offers rental assistance for elderly, disabled and families who qualify under the very low-income guidelines.

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Lewis County Rental Assistance

Tenant based rental assistance with supportive services to homeless and/or chronic homeless in Lewis County, Washington.

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Section 8 Advantage

A program that enables families to increase their earned income by obtaining or advancing employment opportunities and building financial assets as their household earned income increases from employment.

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Portability Policy

Transferring from the jurisdiction of the Public Housing Authority (PHA) who issued a Section 8 Voucher to another PHA’s jurisdiction.

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HCV Homeownership

Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA) gives eligible participants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program the option of purchasing a home with their Section 8 assistance rather than renting.

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How to Submit Your Application

Housing Choice Voucher and Property pre-applications.

Helpful Links and Forms

Collection of helpful links, forms and other frequently requested resources.

Check the Waiting List

Check the status of properties under the waiting list

Landlord Resources

Verify Rent Payments

View payments made by HOSWWA.

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Housing Quality Standards

Summary of Section 8 Housing Quality Standards

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