CCS and CHS provides a continuum of care for some of the most vulnerable populations, in partnership with local, state and federal government agencies, public funders and private lenders, and dedicated staff and volunteers. Together, CCS and CHS provide a full spectrum of housing with 22 shelters, 17 transitional housing facilities and 52 permanent housing properties in Western Washington.
CCS and CHS housing programs serve low-income individuals, families, seniors, and persons with special physical and mental needs, offering resident support services in addition to a clean and safe place to live. CCS and CHS are equal opportunity housing providers.
How to Apply for Housing
Information and questions about the application process, criteria and waiting list should be directed to the individual program director/staff of properties of interest. We accept Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Reports. For more information click here.
CCS/CHS housing properties are in compliance with the rights of applicants and tenants under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). To review the Notice of Occupancy Rights under VAWA and the Certification Form, click here.
Call the property number listed on the link and staff will assist you.
Permanent Housing
Our Permanent Housing Properties include housing for homeless, low-income and special needs individuals, and families. We are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty by providing subsidized housing coupled…
Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing gives residents an opportunity to save money for permanent housing and get back on their feet. Many of our transitional housing properties offer a variety of essential supportive…
Senior Housing
Aging in place can be a daunting task for people who don’t have a safety net of family or other supports. Our Senior Housing projects provides rental subsidies from HUD,…
Housing Initiatives
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services have implemented initiatives that focus on Communities of Concern, which are communities of color and rural communities that are disproportionately affected by poverty…
Clare’s Place
A big THANK YOU to our community members’ continued support of Clare’s Place! Clare’s Place provides 65 units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless and vulnerable households in Snohomish County. Catholic…
Dorothy Day House
Who We Are The Dorothy Day House is a residence for homeless women, managed by Catholic Housing Services. The Seattle residence provides 41 single units for low-income adult women, many…
Drexel House
About Drexel House In 2005 a work group was formed to develop a 10-Year Homeless Housing plan, designed to reduce homelessness in Thurston County by 50 percent by July 2015. At…
Elizabeth Thomas Homes
Catholic Housing Services and FAME-Equity Alliance of Washington are pleased to partner on the development of 119 units of affordable housing in the Rainier Beach neighborhood. Elizabeth Thomas Homes features studio, one,…
Guadalupe Vista
Guadalupe Vista is a 50 unit housing program that provides affordable housing to families and individuals in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. One Bedroom ApartmentsOccupancy limit of two people per…
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) – King County
What is HEN? The Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program provides access to essential needs items, transportation assistance, and potential rental and utility assistance for low-income individuals who are unable…
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) – Kitsap County
The Kitsap County Housing and Essential Needs Program is a program operated by Catholic Community Services. Our office number is (360) 373-0638 and our office is open Monday through Friday from…
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) – Thurston County
The Thurston County Housing and Essential Needs Program is a program operated by Catholic Community Services. Our office number is (360) 583-3410 and our office is open Monday through Friday from…
Katharine’s Place
Katharine’s Place provides 25 units of low-income family housing in Seattle’s Rainier Valley, with some units set aside for families with special needs. Fifteen (15) units are subsidized by Seattle…
Katherine’s and Rita’s Houses
Katherine’s and Rita’s Houses are transitional housing programs for homeless, adult women in recovery from substance abuse. We offer structured, family style living designed to assist women to return to…
Martha’s Place
Martha’s Place provides 70 units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for households experiencing homelessness and low-income households at risk of homelessness in Skagit County. Catholic Community Services of Western Washington provides…