Housing Kitsap office doors remain closed, however, our staff is still fully present. Please contact your Property Manager if you have any immediate concerns and questions. Our main office phones will be answered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 1:30pm-4:30pm. If you reach us outside of those times please leave a detailed message and we will get back to you within 48 business hours.
We will keep this page updated with the newest information regarding Housing Kitsap. Any questions, send us a message!
Housing Kitsap is pleased to announce that in partnership with Washington State Department of Commerce and Kitsap County - Government, we can offer new Emergency Rental Assistance for three months through the ERAP Program.
This rental assistance grant was awarded to Housing Kitsap for current HK residents only.
If you are not an HK resident please contact Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) for other ERAP or rental assistance.
Follow the flow chart to see if you qualify...for more information please click here https://bit.ly/31I0NN2
Any questions please contact your property manager or email rentalassistance@housingkitsap.org
The waitlist for Heritage Apartments is OPEN.
Heritage Apartments is a subsidized apartment community which offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. To be placed on the waitlist, you must complete a waitlist application, meet minimum and maximum occupancy requirements as well as have household income that is at or below 30% AMI for Kitsap County as determined by HUD.
Applications available on our website or by contacting Heritage Apartments Property Manager
Please email or call with questions.
Housing Kitsap CARES
A Housing Kitsap Resident was recently furloughed due to COVID-19 after returning to work from maternity leave. As a single mother of two she had no valid options as she struggled with bills and necessities, including her rent. CARES was able to step in and assist her during this extreme hardship.
With the assistance she has been able to continue to pay rent and was able to acquire a part time job!
We hope to continue to help more Housing Kitsap households as the year goes on and the need for assistance continues.
Check out our website for more information!
Huge shout out to the YWCA Kitsap County for the immense amount of flyers for all of our properties!
As always, it is greatly appreciated!
HK Stories!
A new resident trekked across the United States to find a safe and comfortable home for her and her daughters at Kingston Ridge!
"6 long days from sea to sea East to West we believed we could and we DID! COURAGE anything is possible!"
Welcome Home!
Big shout out to Cover Kitsap for their donation of over 230 children’s masks!
Thank you, this means so much to us and our residents!
Check out some of these adorable designs that were included ❤️
HCV Waitlist opening for Housing Kitsap!
Application link opens November 2nd www.bremertonhousing.org
The HCV waitlist is now OPEN!
Please click below to apply!
https://www.bremertonhousing.org/index.php/19-bha-news/554-housing-kitsap-s8-waitlist-opening
Contact Bremerton Housing Authority with any questions.
Housing Kitsap updated their business hours.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.
In these stressful times a local network group brought smiles and thankfulness to the residents of Golden Tides I. The local networking group donated Holiday bags for each resident of Golden Tides I. Housing Kitsap Public Housing Manager Jackie Brown and Golden Tides II, III and Liberty Bay Property Manager Chuck Brackett delivered them to the delight of the residents on Friday, December 4, 2020. Jackie said that “Some residents didn’t understand. Some were apprehensive. Some were like small children with their eyes all lit up. One stated it would be the only gifts that he would get. In a world full of so much chaos… (She) got to give some smiles because a group of people wanted to give to others.” Housing Kitsap is so grateful for the kind heartedness of the local network group to our residents.
From our Housing Kitsap Family to your family.
From our Housing Kitsap Family to your family.
❄️It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but winter break and the holiday season also can bring stress and unhappiness for some — and adults are not the only ones affected. Social and emotional learning (SEL) can support your students and their families during winter break.❄️
Check out this guide for more details:
https://bit.ly/2JvpyWy
🚩ERAP Update🚩
The 2020 ERAP funds awarded to Housing Kitsap, have already be dispersed. If Housing Kitsap receives more funding for 2021, we will resume accepting applications from those Housing Kitsap residents who qualify based on the requirements of the funding.
FREE Masks for Housing Kitsap school-aged k-6th grade Residents!
The Washington State Emergency Operations Center has established a free cloth mask project through the Kitsap County Operations Center and the Kitsap County Human Services Department! On behalf of our school-aged residents, Housing Kitsap requested masks for each school-aged household member.
The masks are made from 100% micro pique polyester fabric as an outer layer and 100% cotton jersey as the inner layer.
These masks are home washable (Cold wash on low tumble dry)!
These masks are not for medical use, but extra face coverage may help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and larger illness causing particles.
If you are interested in having your school-aged resident receive some masks, please contact your Housing Kitsap Property Manager.
USDA Videographer Phil Eggman captures emotion and stories from Single Family Housing Director Dean Nail, Site Supervisor Joe Guseman and homeowners Tami Schmitz and Anjalee Blackwell.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Z4OjDTTPaYs
YOUTUBE.COM
Mutual Self Help Housing in Washington State
Housing Kitsap is growing our team by adding a Compliance Specialist position.
Do you know someone who is detailed oriented, someone with excellent problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills?
A person who is passionate about affordable housing… Maybe that someone is you?
The position is open and we encourage you to apply or share the link below with anyone you know that would be a great fit for Housing Kitsap. Review begins February 8, 2021.
https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/90380.careers?CareersSearch
Stay safe and warm!
Kirsten Jewell, Housing and Homelessness in Kitsap County
Yesterday at 1:36 PM ·
Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters will be open Friday, 2/12/21, Saturday, 2/13/21, and Sunday, 2/14/21- in Port Orchard and Poulsbo. Rides are available to the Severe Weather Shelters from Kingston or Silverdale. Please help spread the word to anyone who needs shelter tonight!
Stay safe and warm! ❄️
Kirsten Jewell, Housing and Homelessness in Kitsap County
February 10 at 4:48 PM ·
Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters will be open again tonight - Wednesday, 2/10/21 - in Port Orchard and Poulsbo. Shelter is also available at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Silverdale/East Bremerton. Rides are available to the Severe Weather Shelters from Kingston or Silverdale. Please help spread the word to anyone who needs shelter tonight!
Free WiFi in Kitsap!
Free high-speed internet hotspots are available throughout Kitsap County thanks to Kitsap Public Utility District's Drive-In Wi-Fi. Simply drive or walk to one of the hotspot locations listed below, look for KITSAP PUBLIC WIFI under your device’s network settings and click to join.
No password is required. The sites are configured with basic network filters, to ensure responsible and safe Wi-Fi use.
To view an online map of free Wi-Fi locations in the county, including other sites located at branches of Kitsap Regional Library, click here or go to www.kpud.org/KPUDFreeWifi
Stay safe and warm out there!
Kirsten Jewell, Housing and Homelessness in Kitsap County
February 9 at 2:07 PM ·
The Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open tonight - Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Please help spread the word!
Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open tonight!
Stay safe and stay warm!
Kirsten Jewell, Housing and Homelessness in Kitsap County
February 8 at 12:15 PM ·
Please help spread the word that the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelters are open tonight in Poulsbo and Port Orchard!
Housing Kitsap is partnering with Prothman to search for the new Housing Kitsap Executive Director. Please visit https://prothman.com/Open_Recruitments/ViewJob.aspx?job=2830 for more information on the Executive Director position.
Prothman
February 17 at 2:10 PM ·
🏠Housing Kitsap, WA - Executive Director!
For more information, please visit: https://prothman.com/Open_Recruitments/ViewJob.aspx?job=2830
Moving is no small feat, add in COVID-19, traveling from out of state, and being a brand new mom...that brings many more challenges to an already overwhelming transition.
Today Kingston Ridge was able to move in a new mom to a new safe affordable unit to raise her family in.
🎉Congrats all around! Welcome Home!
Kirsten Jewell, Housing and Homelessness in Kitsap CountyBremerton Homeless Community Coalition
February 26 at 12:51 PM ·
Due to freezing temperatures overnight, the Severe Weather Shelters are activated for tonight, Friday, February 26, 2021. Check in is between 6pm - 8pm. Transportation to the shelter from Kingston and Silverdale is available. Please help spread the word!
Free WiFi in Kitsap!
Free high-speed internet hotspots are available throughout Kitsap County thanks to Kitsap Public Utility District 's Drive-In Wi-Fi. Simply drive or walk to one of the hotspot locations listed below, look for KITSAP PUBLIC WIFI under your device’s network settings and click to join.
No password is required. The sites are configured with basic network filters, to ensure responsible and safe Wi-Fi use.
To view an online map of free Wi-Fi locations in the county, including other sites located at branches of Kitsap Regional Library, click here or go to www.kpud.org/KPUDFreeWifi
2021 brings a new chapter to Housing Kitsap as we say goodbye to our Executive Director on February 26, 2021. Stuart Grogan has led the agency through pivotal, character defining moments over the past six years. Although he will be missed; he leaves behind a stronger team with defined goals and a vision of hope.
As the Interim Executive Director, I am proud to serve the community alongside a committed Board and a fantastic team of individuals who share Housing Kitsap’s vision of hope for all. We will form connections and bridge gaps between communities. Together great things lie ahead for Housing Kitsap and the communities we serve.
Respectfully,
Kirsten Yunuba Stephens
Interim Executive Director
📣Housing Kitsap Waitlists are moving online!
Starting today you can now apply directly online for HK Communities. This process will allow you to apply to multiple waitlists at once, save and come back to your application, and check the status!
If you have previously/recently applied, there is no need to reapply. Your application has been received!
For more information and to apply follow the link below
https://www.waitlistcheck.com/WA90
Stay Safe and Warm ❄️
Kirsten Jewell, Housing and Homelessness in Kitsap County
March 10 at 12:52 PM ·
Due to predicted overnight freezing temperatures, the Poulsbo and Port Orchard Severe Weather Shelters are activated tonight - Wednesday, March 10. Transportation to the shelters is available from Silverdale and Kingston. Please spread the word to anyone who needs a safe and warm bed tonight.
Bremerton Housing Authority's Section 8 Housing Waitlist Lottery will be open from 8:00 am Monday, March 22, 2021 until 5:00 pm Friday, March 26, 2021. To apply go online to bremertonhousing.org/waitlist.
Struggling to find a job? Land an interview? Need help making a resume or cover letter?
Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is offering a free job club one a week facilitated by one of our employment & training case managers.
First Job Club is tomorrow (3/19) at 8:30 am in Bremerton!
Kitsap Transit offers free transportation to vaccine clinics!
If you need transportation assistance to a COVID-19 vaccine site, please call Kitsap Transit's ACCESS service at (360) 479-7272 or (800) 422-2877.
To make an appointment for a vaccination, please contact your health-care provider or the clinic. Due to waiting times at clinics, you will need to call ACCESS after you have received your vaccine to request a ride home. Kitsap Transit is waiving fares for these rides. See more COVID-19 updates from Kitsap Transit. #WeAreKitsap #WeCanDoThis
FINAL DAY FOR BHA SECTION 8 APPLICATION IS THIS FRIDAY!
Here's where you can enter your application: www.bremertonhousing.org/waitlist
