Housing Assistance

Payment Standards & Utility Allowances

Payment standards (PS) are used to calculate housing assistance payments for families receiving housing choice vouchers. The payment standard is the maximum monthly assistance payment…

Press Release / October 9, 2024

Tacoma Housing Authority to Permanently Open Low-Income Housing Waitlists on November 14th

Waitlists will be split by those seeking a Housing Choice Voucher, and those interested in living in one of THA's subsidized units.

September 30, 2024

What’s New with THA’s Waitlist

In September 2024, Tacoma Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners approved changes to how THA will operate our waitlist.

February 20, 2024

Types of Housing Assistance

THA’s housing assistance comes in two different forms: A rental unit owned by THA, or a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) to help you pay…

February 1, 2024

Eligibility Requirements for Housing Choice Vouchers

Citizenship Requirements Social Security Numbers Consent to Release Information Student Eligibility Denial of Assistance Overview of Participant Criteria At least…

Public Comment / January 12, 2024

Proposed Changes to THA’s Low-Income Housing Waitlist

Tacoma Housing Authority is proposing changes to our low-income housing waitlist, and we want to hear your thoughts!

Income Limits

HUD is required by law to set income limits that determine the eligibility of applicants for HUD’s assisted housing programs, including the public housing program.

Press Release / February 23, 2023

Tacoma Housing Authority Opening Low-Income Housing Waitlist on April 3, 2023

This is the first time THA has opened its waitlist to all household sizes since 2015. TACOMA, WA – February 23, 2023—The Tacoma…

Reduced Costs Services Guide

The DSHS Reduced Cost Services Guide highlights products and services available in or near Washington state that are offered at reduced cost.

February 2, 2022

Housing Choice Voucher Briefing

Housing Choice Voucher Briefing Packet – updated February 2, 2022Download…