Fern Hill Terrace PB Section 8 Tacoma, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fern Hill Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Tacoma, WA with 25 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average.
25
total units
88%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98408 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,513/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,359/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Fern Hill Terrace
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 210 S 80th St, 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 (~$333/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Villa §202 Senior | Tacoma | 1.1 km |
| Tahoma View LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tacoma | 2.2 km |
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| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Tacoma | 2.2 km |
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| Southern Pines LIHTC | Lakewood | 3.4 km |
| Parkland Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tacoma | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fern Hill Terrace 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 Fern Hill Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $333/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 Fern Hill Terrace?
Contact the management office at 210 S 80th St 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.