Founded in 1971 by the City of Spokane, Spokane Housing Authority provides a variety of affordable housing options to families of low income. Based in Spokane, Wash., the organization serves Spokane, Lincoln, Pend Orielle, Stevens and Whitman counties. It annually provides housing assistance to over 5,000 families through a combination of tenant based rental assistance, Spokane Housing Authority owned apartment communities and scattered site housing. Its rental assistance programs include Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. Spokane Housing Authority partners with several landlords and property owners through its programs. Some of its properties include McDonald Manor, Heritage Heights and Newark Apartments.