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Online Housing Search offered by King County Housing Authority

Eligibility
No restrictions.
Hours
24 hours daily.
Voice

Application process
Visit website. Select "Find A Home" then "KCHA Housing Search", then scroll down midway on page and click on "Emphasys Software" link. How to find the advanced search options on the website:
  • Click on the link "View the new public listing service here"
  • A list of cities in King County will come up in alphabetical order.
  • Once you have selected an area, a Basic search box will come up
  • The Advanced search tab is to the right of the Basic tab
When using advanced search, two options that many like to use: Under "Optional Filters":
  • Exclude Senior Housing Options
Under "Other Search Options":
  • Exclude properties on Wait List
Fees
None.
Service area
King, WA
Provides searchable, real time, detailed listings of available low and market-rate housing, including senior housing options in King County. The site also provides helpful tools such as a rent checklist, affordability calculator and links to other helpful resources. Website includes different language options.
Providing organization
King County Housing Authority
Administers subsidized, locally and federally funded public housing and Section 8 programs throughout King County, excluding the cities of Seattle and Renton. Priority given to applicants with disabilities and to seniors, ages 62 and older.