About our rentals
Housing Resources Bainbridge (HRB) has 73 rental units located in downtown Bainbridge Island, WA. We offer two types of housing. Each type has its own waitlist and requirements:
Affordable housing: This type of housing is considered affordable because the rent is set below market rate. The rent for these units is determined by our government funders and is adjusted annually. It does not change based on income. Tenants must be able to pay the rent as it is charged. (HRB welcomes applicants with Section 8 or Housing Choice Vouchers.) These units serve households earning up to 80% area median income for Kitsap County.
Subsidized housing: These homes have project-based vouchers. Tenants in these units pay approximately 30% of their income toward rent, while the federal government pays the remainder. These units are restricted to households with no income to very low income (below 50% area median income).
HRB fills all vacant units from our waitlists. The application form and process are the same for both types of housing. However, if you wish to join both lists, you must apply to each separately.
All HRB rentals prioritize households on the waitlist who are fleeing domestic violence and/or who are homeless. HRB units with ADA access prioritize households with accessibility needs.
Waitlist qualifications for affordable units
To ensure that tenants can afford to pay rent and still cover the other costs of living, HRB has both income minimums and income maximums for our affordable rentals. To qualify for the affordable rental waitlist, your income must be within this range for your household size. (An active Section 8 or Housing Choice Voucher means you are likely income qualified.)
The waitlist for the affordable rentals is open until further notice.
| Household size | Monthly income minimum 30%* | Monthly income maximum 80%* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $2,270 | $6,505 |
| 2 people | $2,595 | $6,915 |
| 3 people | $2,920 | $7,775 |
| 4 people | $3,240 | $8,640 |
| 5 people | $3,500 | $9,330 |
| 6 people | $3,760 | $10,025 |
*Based on 30% to 80% of HUD area median income for Kitsap County.
Different units have different qualifications. Applicants will not be eligible for every unit.
Waitlist qualifications for subsidized units
The waitlist for subsidized units with project-based vouchers will open Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10:00 am and will remain open until Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm, when it will close until further notice. Click here for more information.
Apply now
To request a paper application, contact [email protected] or visit the HRB office at 730 Ericksen Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 during the hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday – Thursday.
Complete and return the rental waitlist application to HRB by email or placing it in the lockbox outside of the building. Postal mail is acceptable but discouraged.
Complete the application accurately and in its entirety. It is crucial that you provide accurate and complete income and asset information so that you are considered for units for which you qualify.
Wait to hear from HRB. Once we have received your waitlist application, we will review it and let you know if you qualify. When a unit becomes available, we review the applications on our waitlist in the order they were received and according to weighted criteria to find an applicant who meets the specific unit qualifications. If you are selected, you will be required to provide income verification documents and consent to a background check.
Be aware that it is your responsibility to update us if your income, household size, or contact information change. Please also respond to all HRB communications and inquiries, including annual requests for updates, by the specified deadline. If you do not respond, you will be removed from the waitlist.
Rental properties
HRB has 59 affordable units and 14 subsidized units.
Affordable rentals
| Number of bedrooms | Square footage | Number of units | Number of ADA units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 394 – 558 | 38 | 4 |
| 2 | 700 – 827 | 12 | 0 |
| 3 | 953 – 1,344 | 9 | 0 |
Subsidized rentals
| Number of bedrooms | Square footage | Number of units | Number of ADA units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 492 – 558 | 8 | 2 |
| 2 | 800 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 988-1,200 | 5 | 1 |
Different units have different qualifications. Applicants will not be eligible for every unit.
Click here to view our entire portfolio of homes for rent and ownership.
Tenant approval process
The tenant approval process only happens when you are being considered for an available unit. All adults (individuals over the age of 18) must complete the tenant approval process as required by our government funders.
Income qualification, also known as certification. In addition to the initial income certification, all tenants must complete the certification paperwork yearly.
• Applicants are required to complete HRB application forms.
• Applicants are required to provide documentation of all income, assets, and qualifying expenses.
Background check. HRB will consider the following as part of the approval process:
• Criminal background.
• Rental history (including payment history, legal notices, and evictions).
• Credit history (including bankruptcy).
• HRB does not accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports, also known as portable tenant screening reports.
• For subsidized units only, the household must disclose and provide verification of the Social Security numbers of all household members.
HRB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity in access to programs and services.
If you need help with your application or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected].
