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Wenatchee Housing Authority

Name: Wenatchee Housing Authority
Address: 1555 S Methow St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, US
Telephone: 5096637421

1555 S Methow St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801

Information verified October 2, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

Wenatchee Housing Authority operates 688 units of public housing in Wenatchee, WA, serving Chelan County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The housing authority provides rental assistance and affordable housing options to eligible residents in the area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened February 12, 2026

Apply: Multiple

Waiting lists are open for multiple elderly/disabled properties in Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Chelan, and Manson, with properties in Chelan and Manson having small waiting lists. The current wait time is 7 to 9 years, and declining two invitations to apply will purge the application.

Last verified February 18, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Registration is by a lottery process, which is only opened periodically. Preference is given to households that are at 30 percent or less of AMI and those who are homeless.

Last verified March 6, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated October 2, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

688

Fair Market Rent - Chelan County, WA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$981
1 Bedroom	$1,153
2 Bedroom	$1,448
3 Bedroom	$2,003
4 Bedroom	$2,325

Income Limits - Chelan County, WA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $15,000
Very Low (50%): $25,000
Low (80%): $39,950

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $28,550
Low (80%): $45,650

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $32,100
Low (80%): $51,350

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $35,650
Low (80%): $57,050

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $38,550
Low (80%): $61,650

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $41,400
Low (80%): $66,200

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $44,250
Low (80%): $70,750

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $47,100
Low (80%): $75,350

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$15,000	$25,000	$39,950
2 Persons	$17,420	$28,550	$45,650
3 Persons	$21,960	$32,100	$51,350
4 Persons	$26,500	$35,650	$57,050
5 Persons	$31,040	$38,550	$61,650
6 Persons	$35,580	$41,400	$66,200
7 Persons	$40,120	$44,250	$70,750
8 Persons	$44,660	$47,100	$75,350

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Wenatchee, WA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Chelan County, WA is: $981 (Studio), $1153 (1BR), $1448 (2BR), $2003 (3BR), $2325 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Wenatchee Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Wenatchee Housing Authority have?+

Wenatchee Housing Authority has a total of 688 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Wenatchee Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Wenatchee Housing Authority?+

Wenatchee Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5096637421, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Chelan County, WA?+

For a 4-person household in Chelan County, WA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $35,650, Low Income (80% AMI): $57,050. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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