The King County Housing Authority provides rental housing and rental assistance to more than 19,000 households. We serve low-income people in 33 cities—not including Seattle and Renton—as well as in unincorporated areas of King County. The county, named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is home to more than 1.8 million residents and covers more than 2,000 square miles. KCHA's service area includes 1.2 million of the county's residents and the majority of its low-income households. KCHA owns and manages 4,269 units of federally funded housing for families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. An additional 6,000 units of low- and moderate-income housing are financed through tax credits or tax-exempt bonds. Federally funded Section 8 Vouchers help more than 10,000 households rent affordable housing on the private market. Through partnerships with communities and nonprofits, KCHA's housing and supportive services combine to reach 55,000 people who earn less than the county median income. The combination of housing and services put self-sufficiency within most families' reach, usually within six years. KCHA understands that residents need more than safe, affordable housing to gain self-sufficiency. In partnership with local communities and nonprofits, we offer many types of support services. These include Head Start classes for preschoolers, job counseling for adults, and referrals for seniors and people with disabilities. An AmeriCorps team provides educational services and promotes civic and environmental engagement. KCHA spends more than $5 million each year on resident programs.