A Word From Our Executive Director
It is with both pride and satisfaction that we look back on the accomplishments of Bremerton Housing Authority. We recently noted the 75th anniversary of BHA. Founded on July 17, 1940 by resolution of the Bremerton City Commission, the Authority immediately went to work to meet the intense demands for safe, decent, and affordable housing in a community that was tasked with building up national defense on the eve of World War II. Thousands of shipyard workers and their families streamed into Bremerton, dramatically increasing the population from 15,000 to over 80,000 in the space of a few years. BHA built over 6,000 dwellings in less than four years to address a housing shortage.
In the intervening years and up to the present, BHA has remained steadfast in our mission of ensuring an adequate supply of affordable housing opportunities. The creation of a new neighborhood, Bay Vista, on the site of BHA’s first development, Westpark, remains a successful work in progress. The vision of creating a vibrant community of mixed uses, mixed housing types, and mixed incomes continues to move forward. At the same time, we are always looking for ways to provide affordable housing in other parts of Bremerton. The recent acquisition of Charter House, a 30-unit apartment building for seniors in Manette, is an example of our efforts to preserve and expand affordable housing.
At the same time, we feel an absolute responsibility to assist individuals and families to become economically self-sufficient. From scholarships to training programs to individual case management, we seek to support our residents to thrive and grow. We are grateful for those that support us in our vision to bring positive change to people and communities.
Sincerely,
Kurt Wiest, Executive Director
BHA News
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Save My Spot in RENTCafé due March 29, 2024
If you are on BHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waitlist or know someone who might be, BHA is currently updating our records and needs to know who is interested in staying on the waitlist.
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Bremerton Housing Authority Secures $6.5 Million Grant to Provide Supportive Housing for Vulnerable Young Adults through Evergreen Bright Start Project
On January 18, 2024, Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) received notice from the Washington State Department of Commerce that their Housing Trust Fund grant application was fully funded to receive $6.5 million to acquire a new multifamily property in downtown Bremerton, Washington.
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Letter to Bay Vista Residents RE: Proposed Emergency Shelter Options
On October 31, 2023, Jill Stanton, Executive Director of Bremerton Housing Authority, sent an information-only letter to Bay Vista residents and neighbors regarding the City of Bremerton Mayor’s proposed plans to build an emergency shelter.
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October 19, 2023 – BHA 600 Park Lobby Closed Until Further Notice
The BHA 600 Park lobby will be closed until further notice.
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