Kaila

Seeking: Rental, Temporary Residence (1 – 3 months), H

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1

Pets: No

Occupation: Commercial Fisherman, JCFM Vendor

What makes you a great tennant?: I am quiet, self-aware, and clean. To me, home is a sanctuary, and I care deeply for the spaces I reside in. I always pay rent early.

Short Story: I grew up in Port Townsend and moved back in September of ‘22. In addition to commercial salmon trolling in Alaska during the summer and selling at the market, I nanny my current landlord’s toddler and am busy building a homestead here in PT from raw land. I will also spend part of the Winter working on a permaculture farm on Maui. I have been blessed with a place to live since I moved back, but a 120 sf cabin with an outdoor kitchen and no hot water is no fun this time of year! I will be gone in January and part of February, then gone again for the summer, so I am an idea candidate for someone who has a cabin or ADU that they want to rent out “part-time.” I am open to work-trading with clear communication and expectations.

Target Housing Cost is Under: $700

Wendy

Seeking: Rental

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1

Pets: 1 15-year-old chihuahua mix who is always with me, never left home alone.

Occupation: Behavioral Health Crisis Case Manager

What makes you a great tennant?: I live a quiet life. I am a responsible tenant. I am tidy and respectful. I have excellent rental references, employer, and personal references. I always pay rent on time. I strive for a good relationships with my landlord.

Short Story: I worked as a teacher for 17 years and am now pursuing another career direction working in mental/behavioral health in Port Townsend. I have rented for the last 28 years of my life and have never had a missed or late rent payment. I am a quiet, respectful, responsible tenant. On occasion I like to have a small dinner party or friend visit. My little 8lb dog is 15 years old and is always with me, she is never left home alone.

Target Housing Cost is Under: $1000

Ezra

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent, ADU, RV, or Live-aboard

Location: Anywhere in East Jefferson County

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2

Pets: No

Occupation: Handyman

What makes you a great tennant?: I look out for and take care of the residence I rent. I don’t party or drink or do any drugs. I have a 1st grader aged son and want him to feel safe and at home when he’s with me.

Short Story: Hi, I’m a handyman in Port Townsend. I graduated from the NWSWB this year. I have been keeping busy helping out homeowners in PT. I’m looking for a spot to call my own as I currently live with my ex-wife. This is not an ideal living situation. I’m open to most rental situations as long as I can afford it. I’m also open to working in exchange for partial rent.

Target Housing Cost is Under: $850

Michael

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent, Temporary Residence (1 – 3 months), Land lease for mobile home or tiny home on wheels

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2

Pets: No

Occupation: Self employed carpenter/contractor

What makes you a great tennant?: Responsible, grateful, handyman skills!

Short Story: I’m a kind and considerate hard working person. I have excellent references! Working to bring more housing to the community and recently find myself in need of it also!

Target Housing Cost is Under: $800

Nancy

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent, I’d love to rent to own, but that seems a bit pie in the sky.

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1

Pets: 1 dog, approximately 45 pounds, working toward good citizen certification to be a therapy dog.

Occupation: Paraeducator with special education students.

What makes you a great tennant?: I try to leave everywhere better than I found it. I value the hard work and expense that property owners put in.

Short Story: I am a neurodivergent individual who has courageously moved to PT to seek joy through community, good works, simple living, volunteering, and time spent in nature with my young (but fully-grown) dog. Helping my father through his end-of-life transition brought to light the need for less money and more quality of life. I am ready to be a great tenant and community member. I want to help you to keep your place nice and am fond of doing collaborative garden and yard work. Please help me to give my friends back their space that they are hosting me in!

Target Housing Cost is Under: $850

Mercedes

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent, Temporary Residence (1 – 3 months)

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1

Pets: No

Occupation: Plant nursery gardener

What makes you a great tennant?: I’m clean quiet and friendly

Short Story: I’ve worked at a lot of local farms as one of my two jobs and like to bring extra produce to share at the hospital and food bank and around different local places, I like to try to uplift and support my community members and educate myself so I can provide resources as needed

Target Housing Cost is Under: $650

Jessamine

Seeking: Rental

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2

Pets: I do not have pets. My boyfriend has a dog, but this pet does not have to visit my home.

Occupation: Caregiver, designer, student

What makes you a great tennant?: My integrity, quiet living, responsibility.

Short Story: I am a behind the scenes worker who is liked by many in my own quiet way. I have rented here in Port Townsend for 19 years.

Target Housing Cost: $1100 or less

Dan

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1

Pets: No

Occupation: Support staff for CCH Indivisulized Support Services of Port Townsend

What makes you a great tennant?: I am a quiet person by nature, well, mannered I have also never missed a rent payment or being late with the rent payment.

Short Story: I have been living and working in Port Townsend for a number of years. I really like this area, this is my home. I need to find a new place to live. It doesn’t have to be a big place. I don’t need a lot of room. I’m a quiet person and I keep to myself I’m very respectable and I make a very good tenant. Although I do not make a lot of money, I have a stable income. Just to let you know I am using my sister‘s email address. I am old-school and I have very limited knowledge with computers but I understand in order for me to find a new place to live. I have to use technology.

Target Housing Cost: $1000.00 max

Mikal

Seeking: Land lease for tiny house on skids

Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio

Pets: One 5 year old dog. A very sweet and mellow Australian Kelpie..

Occupation: Youth and Adult Arts Educator

What makes you a great tennant?: I pay rent on time, love kids, keep to myself, and am very quiet.

Short Story: I am an arts educator and teacher. Currently I run Wild Child Arts Education seasonal kids camps, afterschool programs, substitute teach and independently contract in specialty subjects and classes . I was born and raised in Western Washington. I dearly love this land, the local youth, vibrant community and culture. I have lived in small structures for most of my life and enjoy simple living. I am seeking long term housing stability so that I may continue to invest my time and energy in supporting this community.

Target Housing Cost: 350-700

Heather

Seeking: Rental

Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County

Tenants: 3

Number of Bedrooms: 2

Pets: No

Occupation: College student

What makes you a great tennant?: I’m clean, pay rent on time I love gardening, The yard will stay beautiful .

Short Story: Hello, I’m a single mom with two teenage girls. My husband died last year and since then it has been hard finding a house that I can afford. We have been staying at my sisters but I am ready to be on my own. I am a good tenant, as I always make sure bills are payed on time. I hate a messy house, and I am respectful. Thank you so much for reading this and have a good day.

Target Housing Cost: 800