Anna
Seeking: Rental
Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Port Ludlow, Quilcene
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2
Pets: 2 cats
Occupation: Jefferson County EM
What makes you a great tennant?: Anything outdoors!
Short Story: Recently moved from Texas to work for Jefferson County and am looking for a rental to call home! I am very quiet and clean, and have 2 very well-behaved cats.
Target Housing Cost : $1200-1500
Catherine
Seeking: Rental, Home-share, Land lease for RV or tiny house on wheels
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Anywhere in Jefferson County
Tenants : 3
Number of Bedrooms: 1, 2
Pets: Brindle med dog.
Occupation: Horticultural landscaper
Interests: Community, connection and safety.
Short Story: My small family is looking for a welcoming community that would like to benefit from having amazing people in their lives. I am a hard-working and passionate person for community and family. I have been here in PT since the beginning of May. I have already achieved full time work, with one of the best in the community, Wild Brassica, childcare, healthcare and have already presented a small glimmer of what I can give back to the community by attending the Fort Warden Field day event with providing DIY tye-dye. I have made solid connections to well known and respected people of the Jefferson community and I have references. Thank you for your consideration. My family appreciate your time and look forward to spending more time with the community.
Target Housing Cost : $600-800
Susan
Seeking: Rental
Location: Port Townsend
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: 1
Pets: no
Occupation: work from home – IT and billing for chiropractor
What makes you a great tennant?: I am reliable, honest, quiet, take good care of my place and always pay rent on time.
Short Story: I am a 71 year old single woman who works remotely from home. I am a member of the QUUF church and am becoming more active. I have lived in PT for the past year. I am trustworthy, honest, reliable and a great tenant.
Target Housing Cost : $1300 max
Karla
Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent, Land lease for RV or tiny house on wheels
Location: Port Townsend
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: 1, Treeing Walker Coon Hound, 5 y.o., 100lbs
Occupation: Intake Specialist Jefferson Healthcare
What makes you a great tennant?: Courteous, clean, quiet, reliable, non smoker
Short Story: I have recently relocated to the area from Oregon, because my partner of three years lives here. I was offered an amazing job opportunity, and now I need to find housing in order to serve the community while working in healthcare.
Target Housing Cost : $800-$1000 month
Marshall
Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent
Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: not necessarily – but 1 cat if it works out
Occupation: Marketing, retail, graphic design
What makes you a great tennant?: Responsible, conscientous,
Short Story: I’m a marketing guy, musician, radio personality, and all around good guy. My partner and I are splitting up – we’ve been living in a house we own in Chimacum for the last 3 years – and she is buying out my share in the property. I’m 60 years old, responsible, mostly-employed and would make a fine tenant. Thanks for your consideration.
Target Housing Cost : $1000
Heidi
Seeking: Brinnon home to buy and put roots down for a single income teacher’s salary
Location: Quilcene
Tennants: 3 children and one adult; however, two children come home a lot from college.
Number of Bedrooms: 3
Pets: no; but, we would like two chickens and a dog possibly
Occupation: Teacher
What makes you a great tennant?: I am vested in the community
Short Story: I am a 5-12 ELA teacher at the Brinnon Elementary School. I am a single mother raising 5 boys in the community. Two of my children have recently gone to college and come home during the holidays and summer. I have come to know many people here and have made a decision to stay as a career move. It is challenging to live here in the post-covid19 economy. Brinnon has no grocery store, limited internet access, and the bad driving conditions in the winter over Mount Walker, especially for teens who play sports and go to school in Quilcene. Given all that, the struggles have brought us all together; and I would prefer to remain in Brinnon.
Target Housing Cost : $1100 and under
Daniel
Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent
Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: 1 dog, medium-sized shepherd mix
Occupation: Farm worker
What makes you a great tennant?: I’m low maintenance, no drama, respectful and easy going. I pay my bills on time and care for and respect the space that I’m in.
Short Story: I’ve lived for many years in the PNW, different parts of Washington and Oregon. This will be my second year working as field crew for Red Dog Farm in Chimacum. I have a lot going on in my life–my partner and my child live in Chihuahua, Mexico and I’m currently supporting them financially. As an American without a Mexican visa, I don’t have many options in Mexico at the moment. I’ve also been trying to get my coffee roasting business off the ground for a few years now. I have a small coffee roaster and specialize in single-origin, natural process Mexican coffee. My finances are tight but I’m determined to make big changes this year. Just need some dignified housing. I spent most of last year in a damp, cold, moldy camper trailer and would prefer something a little more dry after spending long-hours outside working in the elements.
Target Housing Cost : $700-800 rent or $1000 max including utilities
Tyler
Seeking: Rental
Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: No
Occupation: Bartender/Tattoo Appreciate
What makes you a great tennant?: I’m clean, quiet, respectful, Buddhist, sober (no parties,) an artist, hard worker, educated, friendly and kind, and overall strive to be a good person.
Short Story: My name is Tyler and I love Port Townsend and the Peninsula in general. I am a bartender in fine dining and have been pursuing a tattoo apprenticeship for a year.
When I’m not working I love to go for long runs, read, bicycle, paint traditional tattoo images using ink and brush, and enjoy community. I have a Buddhist practice that I use as my compass and believe that kindness and compassion are the best ways to approach life. I received my BFA in photography and still enjoy getting out to take photos.
Target Housing Cost : $800/month
Ruby
Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent
Location: Port Townsend
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: No
Occupation: Bicycle mechanic
What makes you a great tennant?: I am quiet, neat, and Midwestern nice. Despite being a 20-something, I don’t drink or do drugs or party, and I really like crosswords and tea.
Short Story: I am originally from Nebraska, and I recently graduated college in SoCal. I just got a job as a bicycle mechanic in PT, so I am looking for a reasonably priced room with access to a kitchen. My personality is rather reserved with new people, and I like to spend time alone, though I do have a good sense of humor and enjoy sharing meals.
Target Housing Cost : $800
Dee
Seeking: Rental
Location: Port Townsend
Tennants: 2
Number of Bedrooms: 2, 3
Pets: 24 lb. Swedish vallhund
Occupation: retired teacher, currently tutor and sub
What makes you a great tennant?: I enjoy keeping things tidy and clean, very quiet neighbors
Short Story: I taught for 42 years, primarily middle school. My previous school, Jefferson Community School was closed by the pandemic. I write the weekly newsletter for Recovery Cafe. I have a widespread network of friends, former students and their families, and I supported my neighbors during a difficult, stressful time in our neighborhood.
Target Housing Cost : $2,000 – $2,500
John
Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent
Location: Port Townsend
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: No pets but I love animals
Occupation: Cook of 15 years
What makes you a great tennant?: Im a quiet, organized and a hard worker. No criminal record and I don’t do drugs.
Short Story: I’ve lived here all my life in a middle class family of cooks and artists. I’m in my late 30’s ride a bicycle, work constantly and volunteer for many of the local events. I love this town and just want to keep living my meek existence but am being kicked out of my mobile home so they can build luxury units.
Target Housing Cost : $800.00 -1200.00
Janine
Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent
Location: Port Townsend
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: 1 mature cat
Occupation: Housekeeper
What makes you a great tennant?: I am prompt paying my rent, respectful of your property, considerate of how I impact others if in a shared space, and overall, a solid individual who can carry on a decent conversation if desired.
Short Story: I’m a 66 y/o woman working full-time at the hospital in PT. I don’t smoke or do drugs but do enjoy an adult beverage after work. I eat at least one meal at the hospital so I don’t do a lot of cooking. I moved up here in early 2020 to live with my sister and rented a room in her home. It worked out very well for us and she felt that I was respectful of her home. She passed away in early October and I have since moved into temporary quarters as of February, 2023. I would ideally like to rent a studio for just me and my senior cat but it may not be affordable. I have much experience sharing spaces with others respectfully. Who am I in the community? Right now I’m mostly a worker keeping the hospital habitat clean and safe for the patients and staff. Otherwise, I appreciate and listen to local radio, am presently taking the Restorative Yoga class at Madrona Mind Body studio and like to hear live music and theater when time and my budget permit. I do so enjoy the beautiful outdoors and kind people here as well.
Target Housing Cost : Under $1000
Natalie (Mikal)
Seeking: Land lease for RV or tiny house on wheels
Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: 1
Pets: Dog
Occupation: Arts Educator/Teacher
What makes you a great tennant?: Responsible, quiet, private, keep property tidy, work exchange for childcare possible
Short Story: Seeking stable housing situation so I can focus on being a dedicated teacher for children in the community. I work with Centrum and local schools to provide arts education and support for local families with after and seasonal break programs. I also teach adult art classes at Northwind Arts. My adult dog is very well-behaved and friendly with people, children, and other dogs.
Target Housing Cost : $500
Jessica
Seeking: place to buy – land or a home
Location: Port Townsend
Tennants: 2
Number of Bedrooms: 2, 3
Pets: no
Occupation: veterinarian
What makes you a great tennant?: tidy and conscientious
Short Story: We moved here in 2019 and I accepted a dvm position with a local clinic. We tried to purchase a home during COVID, but the market was bonkers. Even though we had cash and bid higher than asking price on multiple places, we were still unable to buy a home. Feeling hopeless, we left for 6 months to explore other options. We’ve recently returned and are in a temporary rental while I help out at the clinic which had to close multiple days due to having no dvm. We’re giving it another go and trying to purchase a home here.
Target Housing Cost : $600k or less
Eamon
Seeking: Home-share or Room for Rent
Location: Port Hadlock
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Open to whatever
Pets: N/A
Occupation: Guiding for Olympic Kayak Tours
What makes you a great tennant?: I am responsible when it comes to both household duties, and paying my rent on time. I enjoy living in clean spaces and am very good at picking up after my own messes. I enjoy a good mix of socialization and alone time.
Short Story: I will be starting a guiding position with Olympic Kayak Tours at the start of May, and I’m seeking housing for the season which runs till mid-October. I’ve lived in Western Washington most of my life but haven’t spent any time down in the Peninsula, so I’m very excited to get to know the area. Connection in a community and respect for the new places I go to are very important to me. When I’m not at work, I enjoy getting outdoors to hike or rock climb, going to social dances (especially salsa dancing), and cooking at home.
Target Housing Cost : $500-$700/Month, going slightly more for utilities if needed
Alexandra
Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent, Temporary Residence (1 – 3 months)
Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County
Tennants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Pets: Yes, one 2.5 yr old dog, black lab mix. Friendly and nondestructive.
Occupation: Shop Tech at Port Townsend School of Woodworking
What makes you a great tennant?: I am reasonable, respectful, and caring. Very conscious of my impact on the space and open to feedback if something is not working.
Short Story: I moved to Port Townsend in 2021 after recieving a scholarship to study for 9 months at PTSW. After finishing my studies, I decided to stick around this community of craftsman to begin a career in woodworking. As someone without a college degree, I am on a determined path to improve my life by building a career, and leaving behind many years of scraping by on minimum wage. Unfortunately, this pursuit has brought me to one of the most expensive places I have lived. I long to find stable long term housing so I’m able to focus on building a meaningful life in this community.
Target Housing Cost : Up to $750/month
Traci
Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent
Location: Port Townsend
Tenants: 1
Number of Bedrooms: Studio
Pets: Cat
Occupation: Program Manager for IDD
What makes you a great tennant?: Clean, quiet, work oriented, non smoker
Short Story: I work in the an Adult Family Home for Individuals with Development Disabilities. We are the only home in Jefferson county and are a non profit organiziatuon. I am a quiet, work oriented tenant who pays their bills on time, has no drama and keeps life simple. Thr town is under a serious crisis for strong employees and I’d like to stay in this community to continue working with my company.
Target Housing Cost: $800 to $1200
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