WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE RENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY?
The Renton Housing Authority pays a portion of the rent directly to the landlord, after ensuring that the unit meets Housing Quality Standards. RHA is also responsible for making sure tenants follow program rules and remain eligible for the program. Landlords are responsible for enforcing the lease just as they would with any other tenant. Both landlords and tenants have the rights and responsibilities set out under Landlord-Tenant law.
Housing Specialists, according to the Voucher Holder's last name:
A - I: Stephanie at sbu@rentonhousing.org
J - R: Andrea at auc@rentonhousing.org
S - Z: CJ Ramirez at cr@rentonhousing.org
For additional information see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.
What are Payment Standards?
A “Payment Standard” is used to calculate the maximum monthly housing assistance payment for a Family. RHA establishes Payment Standard amounts for each unit size. See Payment Standards for current info. RHA adopts a Payment Standard schedule for each Fair Market Area in RHA’s jurisdiction. The Payment Standard is based on HUD’s published Fair Market Rental, or FMR, in the area.
The Payment Standard for a Family is the
lower
of: (1) the Payment Standard amount for the Family unit size; or (2) the Payment Standard amount for the size of the dwelling unit rented by the Family.
Current Utility Allowance information can be found at the following: Utility Allowances
The Renton Housing Authority (RHA) applicant waitlist is opened and closed depending on the availability of Housing Choice Vouchers.
Payment Standards
At this time, the applicant waitlist is closed.