King County Housing Authority

Provides affordable rental housing and assistance to low‑ and moderate‑income residents across King County.

500 employees

3 open positions

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Affordable Housing

Homeless Housing

Supportive Services

Housing Finance

Rental Assistance

Housing Repair

Transitional Housing

Housing Stability

Emergency Shelters

Rapid Re-Housing

Manufactured Housing

Senior Housing

Veterans Housing Support

Behavioral Health Housing Support

Developmental Disabilities Housing Support

Youth and Young Adults Housing

Domestic Violence Survivor Housing

Community Development

About King County Housing Authority

Operates a mobile

home community for low

income seniors, among its more unique offerings.

Projects feature mixed

income, transit

linked design, green building, community spaces, and onsite services.

Major developments include Greenbridge, Seola Gardens, and Birch Creek—often redeveloping older sites.

Culture & Values

Work with residents and staff to save water and energy, reduce solid and hazardous waste, and purchase products made with recycled materials and fewer hazardous chemicals.

Employee

led Green Team raises staff awareness of good environmental practices through activities such as local food potlucks, Earth Day clean

ups, efficient driving campaigns, and waste reduction initiatives.

Limit negative impacts on the environment in development projects and building upgrades, using energy

efficient construction and resource

saving features.

Quick Info

Company Size500 employees

Open Positions3 jobs available

IndustriesAffordable Housing, Homeless Housing, Supportive Services +15 more

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Key Highlights

155+ PropertiesProperties OperatedOperates across 37 cities, including public housing and tax-credit rentals.

12,700 UnitsTotal Units AvailableIncludes a mix of public housing and tax-credit rental properties.

14k VouchersHousing Choice Vouchers AdministeredSupports private-market rentals through the Section 8 program.

5-Member BoardVolunteer Board MembersAppointed by the County Executive and Council to guide operations.

50% reductionGarbage Volume ReductionImplemented recycling education programs since 2010 to significantly decrease household waste.

40% less waterWater Usage ReductionInstalled WaterSense fixtures that exceed code requirements, cutting water use by over 40%.

40% Water ReductionWaterSense PlumbingInstalled WaterSense-rated plumbing fixtures, achieving a 40% reduction in water use and saving nearly $1 million.

$20M in Energy UpgradesEnergy Performance ContractsImplemented Energy Performance Contracts across 38 communities, generating $20 million in energy and water upgrades.

50% Waste ReductionRecycling ProgramRecycling program education since 2010 led to a 50% decrease in property garbage volumes.

3-4 Star CertificationsGreen Building RatingsAchieved EnergyStar lighting/roofing and built-green certifications across properties.

Open Positions

3 jobs available

Temporary Student Intern - Birch Creek (Kent)Provide customer service and clerical support for housing authority residents.

Senior Housing SpecialistProvides customer service, mediation, compliance audits, and assistance for Housing Choice Voucher program.