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Public housing agency · Yakima, WA

HA City of Yakima

HA City of Yakima is the public housing agency based in Yakima, Washington. It runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Yakima County. Call (509) 453-3106 or visit 810 N 6th Ave.

Call (509) 453-3106 Do I qualify? How to apply

Contact HA City of Yakima

  • Phone(509) 453-3106
  • Fax(509) 494-7080
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address810 N 6th Ave
    Yakima, WA 98902
  • CountyYakima County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeWA042

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Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at HA City of Yakima

1,324Section 8 vouchers1,155 in use (87%)
1,000–4,999HUD size category (units)

HA City of Yakima administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.

Income limits for HA City of Yakima

HUD sets the income limits for Yakima County, WA based on the Yakima, WA MSA figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Yakima County, WA.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$20,400$33,950$54,350
2 people$23,300$38,800$62,100
3 people$27,320$43,650$69,850
4 people$33,000$48,500$77,600
5 people$38,680$52,400$83,850
6 people$44,360$56,300$90,050

HUD FY2026 income limits for Yakima, WA MSA. Area median family income: $88,600. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Yakima

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Yakima, WA MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$997
1 bedroom$1,004
2 bedrooms$1,313
3 bedrooms$1,818
4 bedrooms$2,049

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask HA City of Yakima for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at HA City of Yakima

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (509) 453-3106 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only HA City of Yakima can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Yakima

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

Housing Authority of SunnysideSunnyside, WA · 31.5 mi · Public housingHA Of Chelan Co and the City of WenatcheeWenatchee, WA · 55.5 mi · Section 8Housing Authority City of OthelloOthello, WA · 65.6 mi · Public housingHA Of Grant CountyMoses Lake, WA · 68.6 mi · Public housing and Section 8HA City of KennewickKennewick, WA · 71.3 mi · Public housing and Section 8HA City of Pasco and Franklin CountyPasco, WA · 71.5 mi · Public housing and Section 8

All 32 housing authorities in Washington

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of HA City of Yakima?

(509) 453-3106. Fax: (509) 494-7080. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is HA City of Yakima located?

810 N 6th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, in Yakima County.

Does HA City of Yakima offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 1,324 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 1,155 of them in use.

What are the income limits for HA City of Yakima?

In Yakima County, WA, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $33,950 for one person and $48,500 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $77,600 for a family of four.

Is the HA City of Yakima waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (509) 453-3106 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with HA City of Yakima or HUD.