Cowlitz Villa Public Housing Kelso, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cowlitz Villa is a Public Housing community in Kelso, WA with 116 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $486/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 25 months.
116
total units
95%
occupancy
$486
avg resident rent
25 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 Cowlitz Villa, Kelso, WA 98626 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,075/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,858/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Cowlitz Villa
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 73 Cowlitz Villa, Kelso; 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 (~$486/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Kelso
- Country Run Apartments LIHTC
- Villa San Martin LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cowlitz Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Village PB Section 8 | Longview | 5.6 km |
| New Westside Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Longview | 6.1 km |
| Hemlock Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Longview | 6.1 km |
| 1615 20th Ave LIHTC | Longview | 6.1 km |
| Parkland Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Longview | 6.7 km |
| Westgate Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Longview | 6.7 km |
| Dororthy Street LIHTC | Longview | 6.7 km |
| Parkland Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Longview | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Kelso
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cowlitz Villa have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Cowlitz Villa?
Residents report average rents near $486/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 Cowlitz Villa?
Contact the management office at 73 Cowlitz Villa in Kelso. 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.