Section 8 in Washington: FMR & Landlord Guide
63,446 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 15 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.
Can a Washington landlord refuse Section 8?
No. Washington state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Section 8 markets in Washington
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.
Seattle, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 42660
41,130 vouchersSpokane, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 44060
6,029 vouchersBremerton, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 14740
2,592 vouchersOlympia, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 36500
2,345 vouchersBellingham, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 13380
1,957 vouchersLongview, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 31020
1,912 vouchersKennewick, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 28420
1,516 vouchersYakima, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 49420
1,312 vouchersWalla Walla, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 47460
1,093 vouchersPort Angeles, WA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 38820
900 vouchersMount Vernon, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 34580
730 vouchersWenatchee, WA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 48300
703 vouchersAberdeen, WA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 10140
671 vouchersOak Harbor, WA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 36020
319 vouchersMoses Lake, WA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 34180
237 vouchers
Section 8 landlord tools
Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Washington data feeds directly into the tools below.