Seeking: Rental

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1

Pets: No

Occupation: Journeyman Carpenter

What makes you a great tennant?: Good attitude, Timely with bills, Keep to myself, No drugs, drinking, or parties

Short Story: I work as a carpenter. I am very skilled and can do most things around the property. No pets but I do enjoy them. I have lived and worked in Jefferson County for the last 12 years. Have the ability to do work trade as well.

Target Housing Cost: 800

Seeking: Rental

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 2

Number of Bedrooms: 2

Pets: One small dog

Occupation: Retired now Park Aide for state parks

What makes you a great tennant?: Always pay on time, care for rental as if my own. Maintenance skills and honesty.

Short Story: I retired 6 years ago from a life as a pharmacist. We have owned houses and now rent. My wife is retired from a life of environmental work and art.We moved to Port Townsend in 1991Moved away to the SW and moved back 8 years ago. Our last rental was turned into an airb and b rental,and our present lease is up in July when the owners return from Alaska. We love Port Townsend and do not want to leave the area.

Target Housing Cost: 1800-2200

Seeking: Rental

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1, but maybe 2 depending on price and availability

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2

Pets: N/A

Occupation: Firefighter/EMT

What makes you a great tennant?: I’m a great tenant because I am respectful to my neighbors, pay rent on time, and keep my living space extremely well maintained.

Short Story: I just got hired as a firefighter at EJFR. I moved from Wenatchee and am currently renting a room but seeking a more permanent place.

Target Housing Cost: $1200 or less

Seeking: Rental

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1

Pets: No

Occupation: Receive Social Security

What makes you a great tennant?: I have all the right yeses and noes: Yes to quietude, stability, neighborliness, self-sufficiency, reliable income, and excellent references; no to drugs (incl. tobacco), psychodrama, and pets (but I enjoy and get on well with them). I maintain a simple, low-impact lifestyle and value good communication skills. If helpful, I can offer responsible, protective presence in a landlord’s absence.

Short Story: I’ve lived in PT for 17+ years and have appreciated the diversity of friends, neighbors, acquaintances, community, and visitors. I don’t maintain high visibility, but rather prefer to live a quiet life of service and Buddhist practice.

Target Housing Cost: $1000-$1200.00

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent

Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2

Pets: I am hoping to adopt a cat this summer

Occupation: Farmer and food security advocate

What makes you a great tennant?: I am organized, communicative, and clean. I seek to be respectful and caring of the spaces that I occupy, and I pay my bills on time.

Short Story: I consider myself to be an artist, farmer, and food system advocate in the community. In each space that I enter, whether it is a public space or a home, I practice respect and care for the space in which I find myself. I moved out to Western Washington a little over a year ago and am seeking to become more fully integrated into the Jefferson County farming community. Connecting with landlords or landowners who want to support local farmers and food systems is important to me, and I would feel very supported if someone from this service wanted to connect with me.

Target Housing Cost: Somewhere between $500-$1200

Seeking: Rental, Land lease for RV or tiny house on wheels

Location: Chimacum

Tenants: 1

Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1

Pets: None

Occupation: Caregiver

What makes you a great tennant?: Honesty, integrity, goodwill

Short Story: Hello. I am an artist and caregiver looking for housing. I work full time as a caregiver in Port Townsend. I am seeking a rental or land lease. I am interested in finding a place of rest.

Target Housing Cost: 700

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

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

Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County

Tenants: 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

Seeking: Home-share or Room for Rent

Location: Port Hadlock

Tenants: 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

Seeking: place to buy – land or a home

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 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

Seeking: Land lease for RV or tiny house on wheels

Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County

Tenants: 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

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 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

Seeking: Rental

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 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

Seeking: Rental, Home-share or Room for Rent

Location: Port Townsend

Tenants: 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

Seeking: Rental

Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County

Tenants: 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