Emma

Short Story: Hi, I am 24 years old and looking for a long-term rental while I study hospitality and business at Peninsula College. My goal is to become a business owner in our community. I would love to own a thrift store, and I am currently working at Goodwill to get the experience I need. Having stable housing would make a tremendous difference as I manage a busy schedule. I am a good roommate with professional housekeeping experience, and I respect house rules. I am not opposed to sharing spaces with pets. My hobbies are thrifting, gaming, and traveling.

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent
Location: Port Townsend
Tenants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: None
Occupation: Retail / Student
What makes you a great tenant?: I am clean, organized, and I pay my rent on time.

Target Housing Cost is Under: $1000

Helen

Short Story: I am looking for an affordable, long-term rental (600 sf minimum) with plenty of natural light, a full kitchen, closets/storage space. W/D in unit or on-site. Easy access to the outdoors via door, deck, patio. Room for a small garden a plus.I enjoy wildlife, hiking, walking and sharing time with friends. I use eco-friendly, fragrance free products. I do not smoke, use drugs or alcohol, or have a pet (though I love dogs!). I look forward to hearing from you.



Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent
Location: Port Townsend
Tenants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2
Pets: no
Occupation: retired from careers in Movement Studies and Somatic Education
What makes you a great tenant?: Excellent rental history and references. Reliable, Quiet, clean and stable. Friendly and cooperative.

Target Housing Cost is Under: $1600

Mina

Short Story: I’m a creative soul, mom, grandmother, and lifelong maker who loves turning ordinary things into something beautiful. I work in retail management and have a particular love for artful displays, vintage treasures, crafting, gardening, and all things cottage, woodland, and a little bit magical. I’m happiest outdoors—hiking, exploring, dreaming up homesteads, and finding beauty in the simple things. I’m building a new chapter in Jefferson County and hope to find a small place of my own where I can put down roots, create, and contribute to the community around me. I’m hardworking, dependable, and excited for what comes next.

Seeking: Rental, Land lease for mobile home or tiny home on wheels
Location: Anywhere in East Jefferson County
Tenants: 4
Number of Bedrooms: 2
Pets: Small 5 pound chihuahua
Occupation: Manager of PT Goodwill
What makes you a great tenant?: Reliable work, vehicle

Target Housing Cost is Under: $1700

Aurora

Short Story: I am the daughter of musicians spanning 4 generations back. I moved here with my mom when I was 15, and have been living and working in town for years. I am a skilled musician trying to get out there as I can afford to. I am very happy with my current employment learning to landscape, as well as starting to teach guitar lessons on the side. I have aspirations to start a music school here in town to keep the joy and art of making and connecting through music alive and well. I have lived a very hard life growing up in poverty, and have been recovering from traumatic events for years that left me less than able to function at the same success as others. I rely on kindhearted people that can afford to rent at below market value to people like me who are respectful, responsible, and just doing their best. Affordable housing for me is survival, and means that I can continue to share with this beloved community the music and the medicine that I was put on this Earth to share.

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent, Land lease for mobile home or tiny home on wheels, Work-trade living arrangement
Location: Port Townsend
Tenants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: No
Occupation: Landscaper, guitar teacher, petsitter, musician
What makes you a great tenant?: I am kind, respectful, and mostly keep to myself. I always pay rent on time. I love to share my music when it’s appreciated and foster community cooperation when possible.

Target Housing Cost is Under: $600

Jennifer

Short Story: Dear Prospective Home Provider, my name is Jennifer M and I am a 54 year old person who brings art, death work, and support services to Jefferson County. My life’s work is to bridge art + science for the nature-centered, creative peoples and communities, so that we may all be emboldened to live more connected to this world and each living thing.

Seeking: Rental, Work-trade living arrangement
Location: Port Townsend
Tenants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: 6 year old female feline, Emotional Support Animal
Occupation: Studio Operations Manager + Death Worker
What makes you a great tenant?: kind, organized, meticulously clean, wise, artist, compassionate, experienced

Target Housing Cost is Under: $700

The Truth About Upzoning

I have heard it stated locally that upzoning increases housing prices: by allowing more units on a lot it becomes more desirable to developers who are now willing to pay more in pursuit of favorable returns. I have also heard it stated that upzoning will decrease property values: a multiunit building built next to my … Read more

Ana

Short Story: Our family recently moved to the area for work and are currently renting a lovely place in uptown. My spouse is moving here full time in the fall and our two bed one bathroom rental is too small for us parents and a teenager. We love this community and would love a larger home with a fenced yard for all of us to be comfortable.

Seeking: Rental
Location: Port Townsend
Tenants: 3
Number of Bedrooms: 3
Pets: 1 dog a 5 year old golden retriever
Occupation: Accountant
What makes you a great tenant?: We understand the value of a home and treat it with respect. e are a family of three plus retriever. Our dog is one of the best dogs ever! We are well employed and never miss a payment.

Target Housing Cost is Under: $3000

Necessity of Trust

Necessity Of Trust As ballots are being cast for the District 3 County Commissioner Primary, and Port Townsend prepares for a transition in its most senior leadership role, the City Manager, it is a good time to reflect on the responsibilities of public officials. Their job is not only to make decisions and deliver services, … Read more

Kai

Short Story: I grew up in Port Townsend! I usually fish in Alaska in the summer time but this year I’m focusing on other things! I am looking for a mold-free, light filled space with wood floors. I enjoy dancing, hiking,

And anything outdoors. 🙂

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent, Temporary Residence (1 – 3 months), Work-trade living arrangement
Location: Port Townsend
Tenants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: No
Occupation: Commercial fisherwoman
What makes you a great tenant?: Quiet, clean, early to bed, early to rise!

Target Housing Cost is Under: $800

Helen

Short Story: Greetings! I moved to PT over 10 years ago to ease the urgency and stress of urban life. I’ve lived in the same PT ADU for over 9 years. Unfortunately my landlords intend to sell and I’ll have to move (date is flexible). I am a stable and reliable tenant with excellent references and rental history. I carry rental insurance. My nature is quiet, clam and uncluttered with my home environment reflecting these qualities. I am a cheerful, helpful neighbor. I am an active volunteer with many PT organization and a member of the Olympic Peninsula Timebank.

I am looking for an affordable, long-term rental (600 sf minimum) with plenty of natural light, a full kitchen, closets/storage space. W/D in unit or on-site. Easy access to the outdoors via door, deck, patio. Room for a small garden a plus.I enjoy wildlife, hiking, walking and sharing time with friends. I use eco-friendly, fragrance free products . I do not smoke, use drugs or alcohol, or have a pet (though I love dogs!). I look forward to hearing from you.



Seeking: Rental
Location: Port Townsend
Tenants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2
Pets: no
Occupation: retired form careers in movement studies and somatic education
What makes you a great tenant?: reliable, stable, clean, quiet, friendly, cooperative

Target Housing Cost is Under: $1600