Esther Short Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Vancouver, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Esther Short Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Vancouver, WA with 160 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 555 West 8th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 139 |
| Placed in service | 2005 |
| Affordability term | 40 years |
How to apply at Esther Short Commons
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 555 West 8th Street, Vancouver; 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 West Apartments LIHTC | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| Smith Tower PB Section 8 | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| 13 West Apartments LIHTC | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| Miles Terrace LIHTC | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| Lewis & Clark Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| Lewis + Clark Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| Columbia House PB Section 8 | Vancouver | 1.4 km |
| Evergreen Retirement LIHTC | Vancouver | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Esther Short Commons 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 Esther Short Commons?
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 Esther Short Commons?
Contact the management office at 555 West 8th Street in Vancouver. 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.