Housing resources for Island County. Each listing shows our confidence and when we last checked it.
Island County Department of Human Services
First stop for individuals or families who are struggling with homelessness or at risk of losing their housing
Oxford Houses in Washington State
Operates low-cost, clean and sober housing for those in recovery, providing separate houses for single men and for single women with limited housing for single adults with children.
Washington Department of Corrections
DOC-linked housing assistance pathway connected to release planning and reentry stabilization
Washington State Department of Corrections
Structured residential reentry pathway for eligible incarcerated individuals transitioning back to the community
Reimburses landlords for damage, some unpaid rent, survivor damages; lowers risk of renting to barrier tenants
Live vacancy search + house contacts for interviews
Reentry housing, SUD/mental health treatment, employment
Searchable map of WAQRR-certified residences, Oxford & Tribal homes
Statewide civil legal-aid intake and advice; referral to NJP offices for record relief, LFO, housing
Agapé Unlimited
Permanent housing program for individuals and families that are homeless, disabled, and have substance use disorder
On-campus navigator connecting students to food, housing, childcare, and benefits
Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness-to-Homeownership tracks
Matched savings (up to $2 per $1, max $4,000) for a first home, education, or business, with financial coaching
Statewide phone/online navigation to reentry, housing, food, health, legal; Spanish and other languages
Live referral to food, shelter, benefits, reentry; Coordinated Entry front door
West Sound Treatment
Operates recovery housing with options
Weld Seattle
Provides transitional housing for individuals who are reintegrating post-prison/jail and also willing to actively engage in recovery.
Self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts
Women's transitional house for recovery from drug and alcohol addiction
Offers mediation, tutoring, mentorship, transportation, Drop-In Center, help with IDs and employment, and housing alternatives for youth
Addresses homelessness on Whidbey Island by offering immediate shelter and longer-term housing solutions
Peer-run recovery housing network with Washington houses and online vacancy/application access
Home Advantage, House Key Opportunity, HomeChoice with downpayment assistance; free homebuyer education
Washington DOC
Structured residential reentry pathway for eligible incarcerated individuals transitioning back to the community
Washington State Department of Commerce
Statewide housing and homelessness system resource connected to local coordinated entry, homeless housing programs, rental assistance, and community housing-stability programs
Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Statewide public housing-finance resource connected to affordable housing production, tax-credit housing, multifamily housing, and affordable rental access