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Public housing agency · Wenatchee, WA

HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Wenatchee, WA, contact HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee at (509) 663-7421. The agency runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from its office at 1555 Methow St.

Contact HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee

  • Phone(509) 663-7421
  • Fax(509) 663-4761
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1555 Methow St
    Wenatchee, WA 98801
  • CountyChelan County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeWA064

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 Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee

703Section 8 vouchers450 in use (64%)
300–999HUD size category (units)

HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee 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 Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee

HUD sets the income limits for Chelan County, WA based on the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, 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 Chelan County, WA.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$20,850$34,700$55,550
2 people$23,800$39,650$63,450
3 people$27,320$44,600$71,400
4 people$33,000$49,550$79,300
5 people$38,680$53,550$85,650
6 people$44,360$57,500$92,000

HUD FY2026 income limits for Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA MSA. Area median family income: $99,100. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Wenatchee

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, 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$1,048
1 bedroom$1,121
2 bedrooms$1,467
3 bedrooms$1,989
4 bedrooms$2,452

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

How to apply at HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee

  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) 663-7421 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 Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee can confirm it.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee?

(509) 663-7421. Fax: (509) 663-4761. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee located?

1555 Methow St, Wenatchee, WA 98801, in Chelan County.

Does HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 703 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 450 of them in use.

What are the income limits for HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee?

In Chelan County, WA, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $34,700 for one person and $49,550 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $79,300 for a family of four.

Is the HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (509) 663-7421 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

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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 Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee or HUD.