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Community Action Center provides a variety of affordable housing programs for community members who need access to safe, available, and affordable housing options. Please explore the page below to discover more about our program offerings.

RENTAL PROPERTIES
SECTION 8 HOUSING

Rental Properties

At this time our HUD subsidized Communities, the Riverview Apartments and Davis Way are the only communities accepting waitlist applications. For more information please contact our Rentals team at rentals@cacwhitman.org or 509-334-9147. Interested in filling out a waitlist application now, see our community drop down for the fillable waitlist applications.

Kenwood Square

Kenwood Square offers carefree apartment living to senior citizens (62 and older)

and people with disabilities in close proximity to grocery and retail stores and essential services.

A large community room provides residents a comfortable place for socializing, and activities such as a monthly pot-luck dinner or BBQ, tenant birthday celebrations, and movie nights

Community Action Center strives to create a warm and safe atmosphere for all Kenwood Square residents.

Kenwood Square is project-based HUD Housing. For persons 62 or older and/or disabled 18 or older. Household income cannot exceed 80% of median income. Rent is based on 30% of gross household income. Security Deposit Required, one pet allowed with Agreement and Deposit.

Unit Features

  • 1 bedroom units
  • Private balconies (No Balconies in Units 001, 002, 003, 107, 108)
  • Air conditioning & baseboard heat
  • Efficiency kitchen
  • Appliances included
  • Emergency call switches in bedroom
  • Water, sewer, garbage & recycling included

Living Room Example                                                                   Kitchen Example

Floor Plan

Building Amenities

    • On-site laundry
    • Elevator
    • Computer Lab with free internet access
    • Book & games library
    • Large recreation room
    • Landscaped patio
    • Fenced outside pet recreation area
    • Assigned tenant parking
    • Visitor parking
    • On-site management assistant

Neighborhood Services

  • 24-hour grocery store with pharmacy & postal outlet
  • Medical offices
  • Restaurants & fast food outlets
  • Hair stylists & a thrift shop
  • Video stores & live theater
  • NW Trailways bus & Pullman City Transit

Palouse Cove

Palouse Cove offers seniors (62 and older) carefree semi-attached, single-level bungalow-style homes just outside the town of Palouse.

Enjoy panoramic view of Kamiak Butte and the rolling Palouse Hills. Delight in the freedom from worry about home maintenance while still living an independent lifestyle. Relax with the knowledge that your home is in a safe, secure and private enclave.

Community Action Center strives to create a warm and safe atmosphere for all Palouse Cove residents.

Gross household income cannot exceed 50% of median income. Rent is based on 30% of gross household income. Security Deposit Required, one pet allowed
with agreement and deposit.

Features

    • Spacious energy efficient one-bedroom units
    • Full kitchen (appliances included)
    • Carpeting & blinds
    • Individually controlled heating & cooling
    • Cable & telephone outlets in living & bedroom
    • Ground-level-single-level units for easy access
    • Water, sewer, & garbage included
    • Community laundry facilities
    • Snow removal (lot & public sidewalks)
    • Off-street parking

Services in Palouse

  • Palouse Health Center
  • Senior/Community Center
  • Churches
  • Cafe, Grocery Store, & Barer/Beauty Shop
  • Public Library
  • Police & Fire Station
  • Banks
  • Auto Repair Shops
  • Museum, Antiques & Gifts

Wheatland Apartments

Wheatland offers an ideal setting for young families in the small Northeast

Whitman County town of Tekoa.

The front-side of the building has a fenced playground and is available to all tenants – providing a safe area for children to play. The lower units also enjoy fenced back yards.

Community Action Center strives to create a warm and safe atmosphere for all Wheatland residents.

For families of 2-5 or disabled individuals with a medical need for a second bedroom. Household income cannot exceed 50% of median income. Rent is based on 30% of gross household income. Security Deposit Required. No Pets.

Floor Plan

Features

    • 8 two-bedroom apartments
    • Heat-Pump cooling and heating, baseboards as secondary source
    • Private balcony (upper units)
    • Fenced back yards (lower units)
    • Water, sewer, garbage & recycling included
    • Community laundry facilities
    • Community picnic area
    • Ample parking for residents and guests

About Tekoa Washington

Tucked away in an incredibly scenic portion of Whitman County, Tekoa is situated at the base of Tekoa Mountain (elevation 2,490 feet), on the extreme eastern end of the rolling hills known as the Palouse, and to the west of the mighty Benewah Range of Idaho. With a population of over 800, Tekoa retains its small town size and charm. Tekoa is 39 miles south of Spokane Valley and 48 miles north of Pullman. Learn more about Tekoa at www.tekoawa.com

Marcus Place

Marcus Place offers carefree apartment living to senior citizens (62 and older) and people with disabilities in close proximity to grocery and retail stores and essential services.

A small private community room provides residents a comfortable place for socializing, and activities.

Community Action Center strives to create a warm and safe atmosphere for all Marcus Place residents.

Marcus Place is project-based HUD Housing. For persons 62 or older and/or disabled 18 or older. Household income cannot exceed 50% of median income. Rent is based on 30% of gross household income. Security Deposit Required, one pet allowed with Agreement and Deposit.

Unit Features

    • 1  and 2 bedroom units (A-4, A-5, B-4, B-5 are the only 2 bedroom units)
    • Private balconies (only in 1 Bedroom units)
    • Heat-Pump Cooling and Heating, baseboard back-up heat
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Appliances included
    • Water, sewer, garbage & recycling included

Building Amenities

    • On-site laundry (one laundry room in each building)
    • Small recreation room
    • Landscaped patio with Gazebo
    • Assigned tenant parking
    • Visitor parking
    • On-site management assistant

Neighborhood Services

  • Late hour grocery store with pharmacy & postal outlet
  • Medical offices
  • Restaurants & fast food outlets
  • Hair stylists & a thrift shop

Living Room and Kitchen at Marcus Place

Bellevue Duplexes

Situated in a country setting on the outskirts of Pullman, the Bellevue Duplexes offer a safe and friendly family environment, in close proximity to schools, essential services, the Village Centre Cineplex, and a Pullman Transit bus stop.

Fourteen buildings containing 28 individual apartments (including one used as an office and community center) comprise the close-knit Bellevue “cul-de-sac” community. Apartments are offered in two layouts, single-level “unit-over-unit” apartments, and two-level townhouse-style apartments.

Community Action Center strives to create a warm and safe atmosphere for all Bellevue residents.

Application Fee and Security Deposit Required. Pets allowed (max): 2 cats or 1 cat and 1 dog with agreement & deposit of $200.00.

Units are rented at Market rates of $1,200.00 when no affordable set-asides are available, only 6 units set-aside for affordable housing at Bellevue.

Features & Amenities

14 Unit-over-unit single-level Apartments

    • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
    • Fireplaces
    • Energy efficient gas forced-air heat
    • Washer/dryer hook-ups
    • Carports
    • Water, sewer, garbage & recycling included
    • Fenced yards (7 units)

14 Side-by-side townhouse-style Apartments

    • 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathrooms
    • Energy efficient gas forced-air heat
    • Washer/dryer hook-ups
    • Carports with extra storage
    • Fenced yards (12 units)

Community Amenities

  • Children’s playground
  • Community Grill
  • Pullman school district bus stop with weather shelter at entrance to Bellevue community

Riverview Apartments

Taking Waitlist Applications

The new Riverview apartments feature views of the Palouse and are located near medical services, restaurants, and a variety of entertainment venues. Restrictions apply including income and no households comprised of all Full Time students (Including members under the age of 18) Per Federal Regulations.

Household income must be at or under 50% AMI, call 509-334-9147 for income limits.

Landlords pays water/sewer/garbage incl. Units have washer/dryer hook-ups, central heat & A/C, all units have eat-in kitchens, community room, decks or patios for most units. One Pet Allowed, some breed limitations apply (requires $350.00 deposit –weight limits apply, under 40 lbs) Assistance Animal exclusions available. Income limits & Rent Limits apply by Household size. 3 accessible units. Housing Choice vouchers welcome. Managed and Owned by CAC

Set-Asides are only available for the following household compositions

    • Families w/Children – 22 units set-aside
    • Survivors of Domestic Violence – 12 units set-aside
    • Households w/ Disabilities – 6 units set-aside
    • Households w/ Multiple Special Needs – 5 units set-aside
    • Veterans of the U.S Armed Forces – 9 units set-aside

Example Unit Photos

Tomason Place I

Community Action Center’s newest low income rental property, located on

the North Side of Pullman Washington, is in close proximity to schools, shopping centers and restaurants; and offers a safe and friendly environment and is an ideal setting for families.

Tomason Place offers 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments; for a community of 26 units.

Pets are welcome, an additional deposit of $200.00 will be required.

Features

    • Washer & Dryer hookups with option to rent appliances
    • Air conditioning
    • Dishwasher
    • Deck or patio
    • Carpeting & blinds
    • Water, sewer, & garbage included

Building Amenities

  • Elevator access,
  • Community Room,
  • Fitness Room,
  • Ample Tenant parking.

  Example Unit Photos

Maple Street

Maple Street Apartments offer affordable urban living – centrally located between

downtown Pullman and the densely populated South College Hill residential neighborhood and historical district.

Maple Street Apartments include two single-level one-bedroom units, and two two-leveled townhouse-style three-bedroom units.

Community Action Center strives to create a warm and safe atmosphere for all Maple Street Apartment residents.

Gross household income cannot exceed 50% of median income. At least one household member must be part-time or non-student. Application Fee and Security Deposit Required, one cat or dog allowed with agreement and deposit of $200.00.

Townhouse-Style Units

    • 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathrooms
    • Energy efficient gas forced-air heat
    • Standing Washer/dryer in unit
    • 2 assigned parking spaces
    • Gas water heaters
    • Water, sewer, garbage included
    • Shared Deck

Single-level Units

    • 1 bedroom, 1-bathroom
    • Energy efficient gas forced-air heat
    • 2 assigned parking spaces
    • Gas water heaters
    • Water, sewer, garbage included
    • Shared yard

Nearby Services

  • Restaurants & fast food outlets
  • Coffee house, gift shops & convenience stores
  • Gladish Community & Cultural Center with college extension courses through the Community Colleges of Spokane
  • Public library
  • City Hall & Police services
  • Pullman City Transit bus stops

Davis Way

The Davis Way community is set-aside for households who are homeless or facing homelessness’.

If you are in need of emergency housing, please note the Davis Way community does NOT provide emergency housing.

The Davis Way community is not permanent housing, leases are short term and initial leases are limited at 1 year with a maximum of 2 years at the community.

Community Action Center strives to create a warm and safe atmosphere for all Davis Way residents.

Gross household income cannot exceed 50% of median income. At least one household member must be part-time or non-student. Application Fee and Security Deposit Required, Pets are NOT permitted on the premise, exceptions can be made for verified service animals.

Waiting list applications are being accepted now, see below.

Nearby Services

  • Restaurants & fast food outlets
  • Coffee house, gift shops & convenience stores
  • Gladish Community & Cultural Center with college extension courses through the Community Colleges of Spokane
  • Public library
  • City Hall & Police services
  • Pullman City Transit bus stops

WAITING LIST APPLICATIONS

The Document below includes the waitlist application for our HUD subsidized Properties

Please note this MUST be emailed back to rentals@cacwhitman.org

CAC HUD Properties Waitlist – Fillable

The Document below includes the waitlist application for our Riverview Apartments (SEE ABOVE )

Please note this MUST be emailed back to rentals@cacwhitman.org

Riverview Apts Waitlist Fillable

The Document below includes the waitlist application for our Davis Way Community (SEE ABOVE )

To Qualify for this wait list your household MUST be homeless or facing homelessness (Third party verification will be requested)

Please note this MUST be emailed back to rentals@cacwhitman.org or brought to the Main CAC office at 350 SE Fairmont Drive Pullman WA 99163.

CAC Davis Way Waitlist

Housing for Residents with Developmental Disabilities

Hillside Court

203-205 Wall Street – Colfax.  has 8 studio apartments and housing the developmentally disabled whose income is at or below 50% of medium income.  DreamWorks provides resident services to our tenants.

Johnson House

201 Wall Street – Colfax.  Was renovated in 2004 and has 4 – 1 bedroom units designated for the developmentally disabled.  2 units are at 50% of the medium income and 2 are at 30% of the medium income.  DreamWorks provides resident services to our tenants.

Hughes House

600 SE McKenzie – Pullman.   Was renovated in 2009, the Hughes House is a group home to 4 Developmentally Disabled tenants whose income does not exceed 50% of the medium income.  The resident services are provided by LMK.

Steptoe Court

225 Hill Street – Pullman   Constructed in 2009, This 4-plex, has 4 studio apartments, located in Pullman directly behind the Hughes House.  The tenant’s income cannot exceed 50% of medium income.  The resident services are provided by LMK.

Grady House

1007 Mill Street – Colfax.  The Grady House was renovated in 2015.  The Grady House has 3 1bedroom units, and 1 studio apartment, tenants income must be at or below 50% of medium income, and DreamWorks provides resident services.

Summer Street House

605 W Summer Street – Pullman.  Summer Street House was constructed in 2016.  The Summer Street House has 4 studio apartments, tenants income must be at or below 50% of medium income, and LMK provided resident services.

Resources for Current Residents

Maintenance Requests

Please complete the fillable PDF below and submit via mail or by email to rentals@cacwhitman.org

If this is an emergency please contact one of our emergency numbers listed in your rule book. Please note for routine maintenance it may take up to 10 Days to respond and complete work on your request.

Maintenance Request

Incident Report

Has something happened on premise that you wish to report to our team, Please complete the fillable PDF below and submit via mail or by email to rentals@cacwhitman.org

Please note that it may take up to a week to investigate your incident report and for staff to follow-up on requests, if you are concerned about receiving a response back, please follow up with an email referencing when you submitted your incident report.

Incident Report

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