Desert Villa Apartments PB Section 8 Kennewick, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Desert Villa Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Kennewick, WA with 80 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $402/month on average.
80
total units
93%
occupancy
$402
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 635 S Auburn St, Kennewick, WA 99336 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,238/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,977/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Desert Villa Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 635 S Auburn St, Kennewick; 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 (~$402/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quail Ridge Apartments LIHTC | Kennewick | 0.8 km |
| Vincent Village LIHTC | Kennewick | 0.8 km |
| Kennewick Garden Court PB Section 8 | Kennewick | 0.8 km |
| Bishop Skylstad Commons LIHTC | Pasco | 3.3 km |
| Kent Manor LIHTC | Kennewick | 4.2 km |
| The Brentwood Apartments PB Section 8 | Kennewick | 4.3 km |
| Kennewick Perry Suites §811 | Kennewick | 4.3 km |
| Tepeyac Haven LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pasco | 4.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Desert Villa Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Desert Villa Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $402/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 Desert Villa Apartments?
Contact the management office at 635 S Auburn St in Kennewick. 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.