Colonial Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Tacoma, WA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Colonial Square Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Tacoma, WA with 43 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

43
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address738 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units43
Placed in service1994
Affordability term40 years

How to apply at Colonial Square 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 738 Commerce Street, Tacoma; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Tacoma

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Fawcett Street LIHTCPB Section 8Tacoma0.8 km
Mercy Rosa Franklin Place §202 SeniorTacoma0.8 km
Rosa Franklin Place LIHTCTacoma0.8 km
Rutland Woodstock LIHTCTacoma0.8 km
Wright Park House LIHTCPB Section 8Tacoma0.8 km
Conservatory Place Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Tacoma0.8 km
Harbor View Manor LIHTCPB Section 8Tacoma1.1 km
1400 Market St PB Section 8Tacoma1.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Colonial Square Apartments have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Colonial Square Apartments?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Colonial Square Apartments?
Contact the management office at 738 Commerce Street 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.