Income Limits, Payment Standards, Utility Allowances
BHA payment standards are based on the current fair market rents (FMR’s) published by HUD. Payment standards must be set between 90-110% of the published FMR. BHA reviews the payments standards yearly to ensure we are meeting the needs of the families receiving subsidies as well as bringing new families on the program. Payment standards are normally adjusted October 1st of any given year.
HCV Payment Standards Effective January 1, 2025
Please note that there are some separate special programs with different amounts
| Payment Standards by Unit/Bedrooms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Kitsap County | Mason County |
| 0 Bed | $1,691 | $1,217 |
| 1 Bed | $1,879 | $1,225 |
| 2 Bed | $2,466 | $1,608 |
| 3 Bed | $3,220 | $2,254 |
| 4 Bed | $3,706 | $2,447 |
| 5 Bed | $4,262 | $2,814 |
| 6 Bed | $4,818 | $3,181 |
HCV Payment Standards Effective January 1, 2026
Please note that there are some separate special programs with different amounts
| Payment Standards by Unit/Bedrooms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Kitsap County | Mason County |
| 0 Bed | $1,678 | $1,234 |
| 1 Bed | $1,855 | $1,236 |
| 2 Bed | $2,435 | $1,622 |
| 3 Bed | $3,209 | $2,257 |
| 4 Bed | $3,527 | $2,514 |
| 5 Bed | $4,056 | $2,891 |
| 6 Bed | $4,585 | $3,269 |
HUD Income Limits Effective May 1, 2026
| Kitsap County Income Limits by number of persons in household (Click here for full HUD summary) | |||
| Persons in Household | Very Low: 50% | Extremely Low: 30% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | 45,400 | 27,250 | 72,600 |
| 2 Person | 51,850 | 31,150 | 83,000 |
| 3 Person | 58,350 | 35,050 | 93,350 |
| 4 Person | 64,800 | 38,900 | 103,700 |
| 5 Person | 70,000 | 42,050 | 112,000 |
| 6 Person | 75,200 | 45,150 | 120,300 |
| 7 Person | 80,400 | 50,040 | 128,600 |
| 8 person | 85,550 | 55,720 | 136,900 |
| Mason County Income Limits by number of persons in household (Click here for full HUD summary) | |||
| Persons in Household | Very Low: 50% | Extremely Low: 30% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | 37,700 | 22,650 | 60,300 |
| 2 Person | 43,050 | 25,850 | 68,900 |
| 3 Person | 48,450 | 29,100 | 77,500 |
| 4 Person | 53,800 | 33,000 | 86,100 |
| 5 Person | 58,150 | 38,680 | 93,000 |
| 6 Person | 62,450 | 44,360 | 99,900 |
| 7 Person | 66,750 | 50,040 | 106,800 |
| 8 person | 71,050 | 55,720 | 113,700 |
Utility Allowances Effective October 1, 2025
BHA News
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Hybrid Shelter Update from Community Partners
For the past two years, the four local nonprofits we lead, Bremerton Housing Authority, Kitsap Mental Health Services, Kitsap Community Resources, and St. Vincent de Paul, have worked side by side to bring forward a viable Hybrid Shelter proposal in Bremerton to address the need for a 24/7 low-barrier shelter, more transitional housing, and pathways…
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New Property Acquisition Opens Door to Expanded Housing Solutions for Bremerton
BREMERTON, WASHINGTON – On November 14, 2025, Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) took a major step toward strengthening Kitsap’s long-term sustainability by closing on the purchase of five acres of undeveloped land within the City of Bremerton at 1231 Sheridan, Bremerton, WA. Although the final plan for the site is still undecided, it holds the potential…
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Bremerton Housing Authority Acquires New 24-Unit Complex to Provide Stability for Families Facing Homelessness
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…
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Weather Update – February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025: Although power outages continue throughout Kitsap County, Bremerton Housing Authority is operating under normal business hours. February 25, 2025: Due to the severe wind storms in Kitsap County on the evening of February 24, 2025, Bremerton Housing Authority has limited access to power, internet, and our emergency weather phone line. Please be…
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