How to Register for RENTCafé

To register for RENTCafé, BHA’s online portal, follow these steps:

  1. Go to www.bremertonhousing.org/app-portal
  2. Click on the “Applicant Login” link
  3. Click “Register Now” on the bottom right of the screen to make a RENTCafé account
  4. If you received a Registration Code: Click “I have a registration code” button and enter the registration code (you may need to scroll to the top of the screen to see the button)
  5. If you did not receive a Registration Code: Click “I do NOT have a registration code” button (you may need to scroll to the top of the screen to see the button)
  6. Complete the fields
    • First Name, Last Name, and Social Security Number must be associated with Head of Household information and cannot be changed after the account is created
    • If you used a registration code, the Social Security Number must match what BHA has on file
    • Phone Number, Email Address, and Password can be changed after the RENTCafé account is created
  7. Accept the Terms and Conditions
  8. Click “Register”
  9. If a waitlist is open: You may be automatically taken to the “Language Preferences” screen.
    • To learn more about applying to open waitlists, click here.
  10. If a waitlist is not open: You may not be able to do anything but change your profile information.

To see our full tutorial on how to register with detailed screenshots, click here.

Bremerton Housing Authority will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Offices will resume normal business hours Tuesday, October 13, 2026.