Kittitas County, WA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,002/mo | $902 – $1,102/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,108/mo | $997 – $1,219/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,454/mo | $1,309 – $1,599/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,022/mo | $1,820 – $2,224/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,439/mo | $2,195 – $2,683/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Kittitas County, WA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Kittitas County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Kittitas County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Kittitas County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $37,600 |
| 2 people | $43,000 |
| 3 people | $48,350 |
| 4 people | $53,700 |
| 5 people | $58,000 |
| 6 people | $62,300 |
| 7 people | $66,600 |
| 8 people | $70,900 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Kittitas County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
SPURLING COURT APARTMENTS
NKA N RAINIER STREET, ELLENSBURG, WA, 9892648 income-restricted units of 49 total20 1BR, 29 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051KITTITAS RAD AFFORDABLE HOUSING PORTFOLIO
107 W. 11TH AVE, ELLENSBURG, WA, 98926109 income-restricted units of 110 total10 studio, 22 1BR, 40 2BR, 34 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050ALDER TERRACE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLLP
1900 N ALDER ST, ELLENSBURG, WA, 9892650 income-restricted units of 51 total6 1BR, 30 2BR, 15 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050HOPESOURCE SCATTERED SITE PROJECT
401 EAST CHERRY LANE, ELLENSBURG, WA, 9892695 income-restricted units of 98 total72 1BR, 23 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042HOPESOURCE SCATTERED SITE PROJECT
401 E CHERRY LN, ELLENSBURG, WA, 9892695 income-restricted units69 1BR, 24 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041CRESTVIEW TERRACE APARTMENTS
2000 + 2101 NORTH ALDER ST, ELLENSBURG, WA, 98926165 income-restricted units of 168 total95 1BR, 36 2BR, 26 3BR, 11 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038WESTVIEW VILLA
400 DENNY AVE, CLE ELUM, WA, 9892225 income-restricted units of 26 total16 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032BRIARWOOD COMMONS
1001 S CHESTNUT ST., ELLENSBURG, WA, 98926174 income-restricted units of 176 total175 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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