Catalina Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Tacoma, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Catalina Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Tacoma, WA with 43 units reporting 77% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $417/month on average.
43
total units
77%
occupancy
$417
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1616 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,556/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,917/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Catalina Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1616 Yakima Ave, Tacoma; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$417/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor View Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tacoma | 0.8 km |
| 1400 Market St PB Section 8 | Tacoma | 0.8 km |
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| New Tacoma Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | Tacoma | 0.8 km |
| Fawcett Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tacoma | 1.1 km |
| Mercy Rosa Franklin Place §202 Senior | Tacoma | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Catalina Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Catalina Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $417/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Catalina Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1616 Yakima Ave in Tacoma. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.