During the federal government shutdown, Bremerton Housing Authority offices will remain fully operational, and our staff remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to residents, property owners, and the broader community. A government shutdown occurs when federal agencies experience a lapse in appropriations. This means certain government functions may be reduced or paused until funding is restored. This does not currently impact BHA operations. October rental assistance payments will continue as scheduled.

We encourage you to continue engaging with our staff as you normally would. We will provide updates as we receive them.

This article was last updated on October 2, 2025.

Dear Residents, Voucher Participants, Landlords and Community Members,

We are aware of the proposed 2026 budget released by the President on May 2, 2025. Although the information is unsettling, it is a proposal. The budget will have to be approved by Congress and typically contains significant changes before it goes into effect by October 2025.

Most importantly, BHA is not making any changes at this time based on the proposed budget. If there are any plans or considerations for changes, we will ensure to communicate them with you as soon as possible.

BHA relies heavily on federal funding for many of our programs. We will continue to monitor development of the 2026 federal budget as updates become available. We will also continue to advocate for fully funding HUD.

We know that many households rely on the programs administered by BHA, and we care deeply for the people in need of these programs. We will continue to do our best in service to our community as we responsibly use the resources that we have. Please contact us through one of the options listed on our contact page if you have any further questions.

Jill Stanton, Executive Director
Bremerton Housing Authority

On February 21, 2025, Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) acquired Wheaton Landing, a new 24-unit apartment complex aimed at providing stable housing for families with children in the Bremerton School District who are facing homelessness or housing instability. Enterprise, a national organization dedicated to community development, has accepted the project into its program and will co-lead efforts with Kitsap Strong to bring together key partners and design a tailored program to best serve future residents. With this important purchase, BHA continues to address the unique needs of Bremerton by ensuring that affordable housing is paired with the support necessary for residents to thrive.

“I believe this is an incredible opportunity for our city and county,” said BHA Executive Director Jill Stanton. “We take seriously our mandate to address local needs with our federal resources and believe this local solution to ending homelessness for children is our most viable path forward. We know housing is only a portion of what is needed for success and are grateful for the dedicated stakeholders involved in making this new project possible.”

Wheaton Landing is another significant public-private partnership in which BHA has responded to a recognized need by community partners to reach Bremerton’s most vulnerable residents through housing. In addition to Kitsap Mental Health Services’ Pendleton Place, Kitsap’s first permanent supportive housing complex for 72 chronically homeless individuals, and BHA’s Evergreen Bright Start, Kitsap’s first dedicated housing complex for young adults ages 18-24 exiting foster care or facing homelessness, this new property will also offer access to supportive services tailored specifically to its residents. This project is designed to be a model that can be replicated to help achieve functional zero homelessness for the student body in the Bremerton School District.

In support of its national community development initiatives, Enterprise will lead efforts to bring together key organizations to identify best practices in tenant selection, operations, and services. Wheaton Landing participating stakeholders include:

• Bremerton Housing Authority
• Enterprise
• Kitsap Strong
• Bremerton School District
• Kitsap County Affordable Housing Consortium
• Kitsap County
• City of Bremerton

The goal is to implement a holistic program that addresses the diverse needs of resident families, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Enterprise will also establish key data metrics for tracking and measuring success. Kitsap Strong is co-leading the development of the partnership structure with BHA and serves as the backbone entity.

Successful projects like this require not only good intent, seamless collaboration, specific expertise, and an understanding developer, but also the necessary funding. BHA received crucial support to acquire the newly constructed 24-unit complex located at 3256 Wheaton Way in East Bremerton, which includes:

• An assumable loan from Global Credit Union, marking the first time Global has worked with any public housing authority across the nation.
• Community Investments in Affordable Housing and HOME funds in addition to local funding support from Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton.
• Restricted funds available from the redevelopment of West Park, BHA’s successful effort to improve affordable housing across Bremerton completed in 2015.
• Ongoing rental assistance through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs including Housing Choice Vouchers.

Wheaton Landing represents a major step forward in tackling homelessness and housing instability for families in Bremerton and Kitsap County. By bringing together resources from both the public and private sectors, BHA, Enterprise, Kitsap Strong, the Bremerton School District, and our community partners are reinforcing a continued commitment to building a stronger, more resilient community by focusing on long-term housing solutions.