Are you seeking housing?
Do you have housing to offer?
Our new Housing Link project is an effort to introduce Home Seekers with Home Providers. Folks in need of housing are able to post a simple description of what they’re looking for, and those who have housing to share will be able to review the listings to find a potential match for what they have to offer. HSN will make the initial introduction, after which it is up to each party to decide whether to move forward together.
Housing Solutions Network does not provide any screening of either the Home Seekers or Home Provider and we are encouraging sensitive information remain undisclosed until both parties consent to being introduced. The Housing Link is completely free.
Housing Link profiles will be prioritized by the following criteria:
-People who work for employers or small business owners who serve Jefferson County
– People who are seeking rentals under $2,000/mo and purchases under $300,000
If your profile does not meet this criteria, it is subject to review and may not be posted.
ALL postings will have an expiration of 60 days. Home seekers can resubmit their forms after that period.
Housing Solutions Network cannot be held responsible for the conduct of renters or landlords. This is simply a service to introduce people who may enter into a housing relationship.
Home Seekers interested in posting can fill out this form to start, and once completed, will be contacted by an HSN representative.
Home Seekers
Step One: Fill out this form to start your post
Step Two: Review the Housing Link post for accuracy; profiles are valid for 60 days and will automatically be removed unless otherwise communicated by seeker.
Step Three: Wait to be contacted by HSN about an inquiry
Home Providers
Step One: Review the Housing Link posts
Step Two: Contact HSN to inquire about a post
Step Three: Provide housing to a community member
Current Home Seekers
Jess
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental
Preferred Location: Port Townsend
Number of Bedrooms: 1 or room in home
Price Range: $500
Pets: 0
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Functional art, people, veganism
Short Story: I am a very responsible renter, never missing a rental payment. I live quietly, and spend a lot of my personal time on art projects. I am calm and grounded, and love people.
Liz + Willie
Tenants: 2
Seeking: Purchase
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Chimacum, Quilcene, Anywhere in Jefferson County
Number of Bedrooms: 2 – 3 bedroom
Price Range: <$450,000
Pets: 2 large breed dogs
Vehicles: 2
Interests: We are interested in space for outdoor gardening, we love hiking and riding our bikes, and playing with our pups.
Occupation: One of us is a local non-profit exec. and the other works for the County.
Short Story: We love this area + community and want to stay- our next step in that process is home ownership/security. We are young, working professionals looking for our first home. We have been priced out of the current market and are looking for an opportunity to stay (and thrive) in this community!
Phil
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental with garage workspace and temporary parking for customer’s cars. Or land lease for RV.
Preferred Location: Chimacum, Port Hadlock
Number of Bedrooms: 1, or RV site with electricity, water and gray water hookups
Price Range: $450/month if I need to keep my storage unit or $750/month if there’s a work space I can use
Pets: none
Vehicles: 1 motorcycle
Interests: Surfing the internet, tinkering on various engineering experiments, car repair
Occupation: Mechanic & dishwasher at Finnriver in Chimacum, working 4 days a week a little over two years now
Short Story: I’m in my 50’s and usually not making much of a disturbance in the neighborhood. A jack of all trades, McGyver & tinkerer, able to repair or make all manner of things. I usually do everything around the house, from cleaning moss off roofs, pruning & mowing the grass, shoveling snow, painting fences, fixing garage doors, gates, plumbing, appliances, house wiring. I don’t watch TV, smoke or use drugs. Drink a little beer & cider now & then. My best references are at work, as that’s where anyone has been around me the most.
Landis
Tenants: 4
Seeking: Rental, Purchase
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Port Ludlow, Quilcene, Anywhere in Jefferson County
Number of Bedrooms: 3, 3+ or other alternative, flexible space.
Price Range:Rent: <$2000/mo, Purchase: <$400,000
Pets: 2 dogs, 2 cats
Vehicles: 2
Interests: Permaculture, restoration, wildlife habitat, beekeeping, growing medicinal herbs + gardening
Occupation: Professionals
Short Story: Middle aged professionals with two older kids looking for solid, affordable housing, in Jefferson County
Holly
Tenants: 3
Seeking: Rental, Home-share
Preferred Location: Port Townsend
Number of Bedrooms: 1
Price Range: $1,000-$1,400
Pets: No
Vehicles: 0
Interests: Learning English
Occupation: Pharmacist but looking for a position that will help with English acquisition.
Short Story: We are an Afghan family seeking refuge in the US. A Sponsorship Circle brought us to Port Townsend and supports our efforts to be part of this community. Storya (wife) was a teacher and our 2.5 year old daughter is an eager learner.
Janet
Tenants: 2
Seeking: Rental
Preferred Location: Port Townsend
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2
Price Range: $1,000-1,900
Pets: 2 neutered cats
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Reading, gardening, news
Occupation: Retired writer and wildlife rehabilitation, housemate works at O’Reillys.
Short Story: My housemate and I live very quietly, entertained principally by the cats and the internet.
Abbi
Tenants: 2
Seeking: Rental, ADU, Apartment
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Port Ludlow, Anywhere in Jefferson County
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2
Price Range: $850-1,100
Pets: No
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Flowers, beaches, natures, activities outside
Occupation: Care giving and bartending/serving
Short Story: Escaped abusive ex fiancé 1year ago, been in turmoil searching for housing for my daughter (1.5) years old, have limited family but my mother does stay in Port Townsend and that is why I want to be in the area and I want to raise my daughter in a great community like this. I work basically everyday except Fridays. I have referrals from dove house and olycap and grants and funds to help me get into a place. I have been able to save some money up while living at bayside not much but some but also need to purchase a reliable car soon. I have never rented I lived in my exes house for years.
I have zero credit because I wasn’t allowed to have control over my finances.
I’ve worked really hard to build us a new life. I also go to school part time at PCC online right now.
Carol
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental, Home-share
Preferred Location: Port Townsend
Number of Bedrooms: 1-2
Price Range: <$1,200
Pets: One, Cutest 2 y/0 Sheltie with vision problems
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Knitting, photography, design, exercise classes, singing, handbells
Occupation: Assistant to Executive Director of arts nonprofit, also freelance web design and training
Short Story: Retired Maine sheep farmer without a farm or sheep. Came to Port Townsend 10 years ago, worked on the ferry dock for five years. I now live in an adequate rental, quasi-substandard, but in a good place. Just found out my rent is going up astronomically, but my income isn’t. I’m very handy and love to mow the yard and garden.
Hayley
Tenants: 2
Seeking: Rental, Temporary Residence (1-3 months)
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Port Ludlow, Quilcene, Anywhere in Jefferson County, Clallam County
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, trailer/tiny home/RV, cottage
Price Range: <$2,000
Pets: No
Vehicles: 1
Interests: I like nature and art and cooking
Occupation:
Short Story: I am 27 years old, my boyfriend and I are in recovery and enrolled in chemical dependency treatment while in the middle of a cps dependency case. All we need is housing then we will be able to get our 7 month old daughter back.
Kimberley
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental, Purchase
Preferred Location: Port Townsend
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, or 2
Price Range: $800
Pets: 1 well behaved cat
Vehicles: 0
Interests: Cycling
Occupation: Currently working full time as a human resources generalist
Short Story: Clean, respectful, responsible individual, who returned to Port Townsend to care for an elderly parent, but would appreciate having a space of her own to call home.
Carolina
Tenants: 3
Seeking: Rental
Preferred Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County, Sequim
Number of Bedrooms: 1
Price Range: $1,000/month
Pets: 1 Hamster in a cage
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Waldorf education, nature, art, music, homesteading, natural health, being good people.
Occupation: Teacher, detoxification specialist, nanny, artist, writer, mother.
Short Story: My small family is seeking our home sweet Home. We have excellent references and spotless rental history. We are honest, thoughtful, kind, genuine, responsible, and tidy human beings. We just want to create a loving home for our family to live and thrive in.
Dori
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Port Ludlow
Number of Bedrooms: 1-2
Price Range: $1,000-$1,200/month (depending on size)
Pets: 1 ESA (cat)
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Reading , Walking on local trails
Occupation: Retired
Short Story: Quiet, N/S, No drugs Excellent professional local references. Stellar rental history.
Current landlord selling my place. Have 90 days to find a place.
Cheryl
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental, Home-share, Short term or Long Term
Preferred Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Price Range: $750-850/mo depending on situation + utilities
Pets: No
Vehicles: 1
Interests:
Occupation:
Short Story: After 7 years, my elderly landlords need their ADU now and I’m looking for a long-term rental. I have all the right yeses and noes: Yes to quietude, stability, friendliness and self-sufficiency, reliable income, excellent references; no to drugs (incl. tobacco), psychodrama, pets (but I enjoy and get on well with them and other animals). 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. I am available for an extended home-sit, and would be open to discuss a mutually beneficial arraignment.
Emmy Joy
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental, Partial Work Trade
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Price Range: $300-800
Pets: No
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Singing, dancing, gardening, meditation, cold plunging, qi gong, earth gym, animals, baking, forest time
Occupation: Gardener
Short Story: I desire to have privacy while also connection with home/land owners that are on site, to share like minded approaches to caring for the Land and one another, in gathering for gardening, music, dance, meditation, qi gong, meals, or animal care. Ideally, I am wanting to be in good relationship with land/home owner so that I trust my ability to stay on the Land for the rest of my life. I want to create deep roots with the right family or community in this area.
Terry
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Home-share, Temporary Residence (1-3 months)
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock,
Number of Bedrooms: 1,2
Price Range: $500/mo
Pets: 1 Dog, 13 y/o
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Permaculture, creating community, art
Occupation: Teacher children
Short Story: I am a 66yo female and I have previously lived in Port Townsend for four years, moved away during COVID-19 because my housing sold. Now I am back because I missed my community.
Elaine
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental, Home-Share
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Ludlow
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, 2
Price Range: $1700/mo
Pets: 1 Dog
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Pilates, gardening, hiking, reading
Occupation: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Short Story: I am currently living in lovely 2100 sq ft house. My husband and I have rented for 5 years. He died this past year and I am looking to downsize.
Lindsey
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental, Home-Share
Preferred Location: Port Townsend
Number of Bedrooms: 1,2, 3
Price Range: If I’m renting a one bedroom no more than $1200, if I’m renting a room out no more than $2200
Pets: Yes, a sweet and clean/housebroken Great Dane.
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Outdoor activities, watching series, cooking, yoga
Occupation: Server/massage therapist, soon to be a real estate broker
Short Story: I grew up in this town and provide help with service jobs that are needed in this town. My family lives here and I moved to help out with my moms care and to be close to family and friends.
Violet
Tenants: 2
Seeking: Rental, Home-share, Temporary Residence (1 – 3 months), Land lease for RV or tiny house on wheels, Purchase
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Chimacum, Anywhere in Jefferson County
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, or 2
Price Range: $400 for land rent, $750 for yurt, apartment, or co-housing
Pets: None
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Hiking, photography, permaculture, growing food forests, medicinal herb gardening, growing food as medicine for my family and community.
Occupation: I am a behavioral therapist, researcher, content writer, photographer and reiki practitioner.
Short Story: I am a single mother with great personal and professional references, reliable income and access to housing grants. I have experience living in community as well as experience managing rentals and co-housing with compassionate communication. My small family is looking for a family friendly ADU, tiny home, cabin, apartment, yurt, apartment or co-housing community space.
Arianna
Tenants: 3
Seeking: Rental
Preferred Location: Anywhere in Jefferson County
Number of Bedrooms: 2
Price Range: $1,800
Pets: 1 Well-behaved cat
Vehicles: 1
Interests: I enjoy cooking, cleaning, ALL forms of art and being a mommy to my 4 month old and my husband is a musician, the BEST cook, and enjoys working to provide for our family.
Occupation: I am currently a full time stay at home mother and occasionally babysit for others! My husband is our provider.
Short Story: My husband and I are clean, rather quiet, and very respectful people. We have a 4 month old son and are mainly focused on finding a comfortable, clean, and safe environment for him to grow up in!
Erin
Tenants: 3
Seeking: Rental, Purchase
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum
Number of Bedrooms: 2,3
Price Range: $2,000
Pets: 1 Dog, 1 Cat
Vehicles: 2
Interests: Herbal medicine, gardening, hiking, dancing
Occupation: Naturopathic Doctor
Short Story: Single mom with 2 kids every other week. They go to school in PT and we want to be somewhere on the bus route. In town would be great but we would be happy on the outskirts like Disco Bay or Kala point too.
Tracey
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Port Ludlow
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Price Range: $1,600
Pets: 2 Indoor cats
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Gardening, reading, crafting
Occupation: Multiple
Short Story: I am 56 year old female. Moved from Everett to be close to mom in Port Hadlock due to failing health. Currently Airbnb with positive rating in Sequim. Responsible, quiet, independent and resourceful. Excellent work and rental history.
Hal-Wayne
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Chimacum
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Price Range: $1,000
Pets: 1 cat (ESA)
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Singing, Music, Outdoors, Food
Occupation: Environmental Public Health
Short Story: I am a respectful and courteous individual looking to relocate closer to my place of work after spending my first few months commuting from Kitsap. I’ve always loved the area and look forward to living here.
Courtney + Felix
Tenants: 4
Seeking: Rental, Purchase
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Port Ludlow, Anywhere in Jefferson County
Number of Bedrooms: 2,3,4
Price Range: $1,500-rent, <$400,000- purchase
Pets: 0
Vehicles: 2
Interests: Soccer, gardening, reading, community organizing, exploring nature with our kids
Occupation: Fisherman and mom
Short Story: We are a young family, have lived in Jefferson County for 6 years. My husband and his son immigrated from Mexico. We love it here and love raising our two children (6 months and 9 years old) here by the water and the woods. Our current trailer rental is not a sound structure, health hazards for our kids. We are seeking a better place to live that we can afford. We would love, love to buy a home, but are also very open to a new rental of that makes more sense for the time being.
Tawny
Tenants: 2
Seeking: Rental; Section 8 Fed. Assistance
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Anywhere in Jefferson County
Number of Bedrooms: 2, or 1+ bonus room
Price Range: <$1300; dependent on housing type, Section 8 Voucher covered
Pets: 2 beloved cats yet moving is of paramount importance
Vehicles: 0
Interests: I’m a 59 yr old Praying Grandma of 8, single mom of 7. I’ve been a survivor all my life. Retired RN I love being a homemaker, voracious reader & ancient history buff, cooking, family time and quality improvement in life! Kindness is vital to all relationships.
Occupation: Retired healthcare professional, long-term care + grandmother
Short Story: I’ve been blessed to have the awesome landlords I’ve had over 2 yrs. They are selling all their rentals but have kindly allowed my son and I to extend our stay nearly a year due to severe health concerns & present circumstances. I was diagnosed w/ bowel cancer just days after turning 59 last December.
Elena
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Temporary Rental (1-3 months)
Preferred Location: Port Townsend, Chimacum
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1
Price Range: <$1,000
Pets: No
Vehicles: 1
Interests: Anything outdoor related! Reading and Art!
Occupation: Wildland Firefighter
Short Story: I’m a seasonal wildland firefighter for the Washington DNR looking for a place to stay for the summer season!
Logan
Tenants: 1
Seeking: Rental, Home-Share, Temporary Residence (1-3 months)
Preferred Location: Port Townsend
Number of Bedrooms: Studio, 1, trailer/tiny home/RV, cottage
Price Range:$400 (room) – $1000 (1 bdrm)
Pets: No
Vehicles: Not at this time, but possible
Interests: Animation, Disability Justice, Art, Physics, and other science and justice oriented things
Occupation: Teacher, Student
Short Story: Student at the PT school of woodworking for 9 months. I am quiet and clean. I like to farm, cook, and watch cartoons. I hope to get outdoors more. I love to help people. That’s me in a nutshell; sometimes I’m the nut, other times, the shell.
Housing Definitions
Rental: This can be renting a whole house, an apartment, or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
Home-Share: This refers to the renting of bedrooms in a house and sharing amenities.
Temporary Stay: This is a one to three month stay in a traditional rental or home-share.
Land Lease: This is the act of leasing a portion of land for a self-contained RV or tiny house on wheels to park.
Purchase: This is for those looking to support our local economy by selling to an existing community member or someone who will be working in a local job.
Find resources on how to rent out spaces, here.
Remember: Do not share sensitive and personal information via email or phone.
Fair Housing Laws 101: It is illegal to discriminate against a tenant (deny housing) on the basis of their:
- Race
- Color
- National Origin
- Creed
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Veteran / Military Status
- Disability
- Marital Status
- Familial Status (families with children under the age of 18, or who are expecting a child)
Fair housing laws in Washington State are governed by the federal Fair Housing Act and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Federal laws are enforced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and state laws by the Washington State Human Rights Commission. Read more here.
What is affordable in Jefferson County?
A person making minimum wage ($13.69/hour) and working full time should be paying just $711 for their total monthly housing costs, including all utilities, for those costs to be affordable.
The median wage in Jefferson County in 2019 was $21.84. Half of all local wages were equal to or greater than this number, and half were equal to or less than this number. A full-time worker making the median wage should pay no more than $1,135 for their total housing costs.
Please use this table to determine what is deemed affordable by the US government and Washington State.
HUD Jefferson County, WA FY 2021 & FY 2020 Fair Market Rents By Unit Bedrooms | |||||
| Year | Efficiency (Studio) | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four-Bedroom |
| FY 2021 FMR | $638 | $771 | $964 | $1,380 | $1,663 |
| FY 2020 FMR | $693 | $781 | $1,020 | $1,471 | $1,663 |
