Vancouver Housing Authority

Open: Clark County, Washington Limited Section 8 Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open on a limited basis. Applications are being accepted from October 16, 2015, until further notice.

Please note: According to the VHA, this waiting list is only open to those who qualify for the following preference:

"Housing Solutions Center referral: At the time you apply you must be literally homeless or fleeing domestic violence. Housing Solutions Center will conduct an assessment of your housing status and provide a referral code if you qualify. To begin the assessment and referral process, please call the Housing Solutions Center at 360-695-9677"

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Select "Housing Choice Voucher" from the list, and then select the box that says, "Housing Choice Voucher: Housing Choice Voucher, To Apply You Will Need A Referral Code." The application is available in English, Spanish, and Russian.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• If you, or anyone in your household, is disabled and between 18 and 61 years old.
• If you are homeless, transitioning from a hospital or a care facility, or you will soon be homeless, or you are at risk of institutionalization because you are not able to pay rent.
• There are children in your household under 18 years old
• The head of household or co-head or spouse is 62 or older
• The head of household or co-head or spouse a disabled person
• Applicants who do not currently receive any kind of housing subsidy

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 993-9528.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Clark County, Washington Mainstream Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least March, 2020, until further notice.

Please note: According to the VHA, this waiting list is only open to those who qualify for the following preference:

"Mainstream Vouchers - One or more people in the family must meet all of the following at the time of application and at the time of selection from the waitlist:

• Disabled (if you are not receiving SSI, you will need to be able to verify your disability through a qualified professional at the time you are selected from the waiting list), and
• 18 years or older, and
• Under 62 years old, and
• Homeless. For Mainstream vouchers the definition of homeless includes literally homeless (not living in a place meant for human habitation), or transitioning from a care facility or hospital , or at risk of institutionalization because of a lack of housing, or at risk of homelessness (you have received a notice to move within 14 days), or fleeing domestic violence.

Although Mainstream vouchers allow direct application, please do not apply unless you meet all of the above criteria. If you apply but do not qualify, you will not receive housing assistance."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Select "Housing Choice Voucher" from the list, and then select the box that says, "Housing Choice Voucher: Mainstream." The application is available in English, Spanish, and Russian.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• If you, or anyone in your household, is disabled and between 18 and 61 years old.
• If you are homeless, transitioning from a hospital or a care facility, or you will soon be homeless, or you are at risk of institutionalization because you are not able to pay rent.
• There are children in your household under 18 years old
• The head of household or co-head or spouse is 62 or older
• The head of household or co-head or spouse a disabled person
• Applicants who do not currently receive any kind of housing subsidy

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Clark County, Washington.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 993-9528.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Meriwether Place Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for Studio Section 8 Project Based Voucher apartments at Meriwether Place is currently open. Applications are being accepted from May 2, 2018, until further notice.

Meriwether Place is an apartment building of 30 studio units located at 6221 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Homeless.
• In need of behavioral health services from Lifeline Connections or Community Service Northwest (CSNW).

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the Meriwether Place page, or the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: The Meadows 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project Based Voucher apartments at The Meadows is currently open. Applications are being accepted from May 2, 2018, until further notice.

The Meadows is located at 3303 NE 78th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Homeless
• Transitioning from a shelter

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, read the Meadows Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Camas Ridge Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Camas Ridge is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Camas Ridge Apartments is located at 1420 NW 28th Ave. Camas, WA 98607.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

There are no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, read the Camas Ridge Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Isabella Court I and II Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Isabella Court I and II is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Isabella Court I is located at 3112 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661.

Isabella Court II is located 3020 NE 62nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Isabella I all household members must be 62 years or older (a Live-in aide for a disabled person maybe under 62).
• Isabella II households must be homeless families with children at the time of admission

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, read the Isabella Court I and II Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Mill Creek Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Mill Creek is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Mill Creek Apartments is located at 518 NW 12th Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

There are no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, read the Mill Creek 1 and 2 Bedroom Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Skyline Crest Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Skyline Crest is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Skyline Crest is located at 500 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

There are no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, read the Skyline Crest Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Rhododendron Place Studio Units Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) Rhododendron Place waiting list is currently open. Applications for studio Project Based Voucher units are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Rhododendron Place is an apartment building of 30 studio units located at 9006 NE 15th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661. The property is anticipated to be ready for occupancy September 15, 2019.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Homeless.
• Clients of Columbia River Mental Health (CRMH).

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, read the Rhododendron Place Wait List FAQ, or visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Vista Court Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for Elderly Section 8 Project Based Voucher apartments at Vista Court is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 1, 2019, until further notice.

Vista Court is located at 1405 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA 98660.

To apply during the open period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preference:

• All members of the household must be 62 years or older (a live-in aide may be under 62).

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, read the Vista Court Wait List FAQ page, or visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Azalea Place Apartments Special Needs Project-Based

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for 1-Bedroom Special Needs apartments at Azalea Place Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted from August 15, 2019, until further notice.

According to VHA, "These 1 bedroom units are in a non-smoking building and are designated for persons with chronic mental illness."

Azalea Place, is located at 9002 NE 15th Avenue, Vancouver WA 98665.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period: 

1. Open and print the application online.
2. Pick up the application from the VHA office, located at 2500 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

1. Mailed to the Vancouver Housing Authority, located at 2500 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.
2. Dropped off to the VHA, address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, read the VHA public notice, or visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Fort Vancouver Apartments Special Needs Project-Based

The Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) waiting list for Special Needs apartments at Fort Vancouver Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 16, 2019, until further notice.

Fort Vancouver Apartments is designated for the chronically mentally ill.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period: 

1. Open and print the application online.
2. Pick up the application from the VHA office, located at 2500 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

1. Mailed to the Vancouver Housing Authority, located at 2500 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.
2. Dropped off to the VHA, address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (360) 694-2501.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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