Ferndale Square PB Section 8 Ferndale, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ferndale Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Ferndale, WA with 30 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $388/month on average.
30
total units
83%
occupancy
$388
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2254A Main St, Ferndale, WA 98248 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,092/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,863/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Ferndale Square
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 2254A Main St, Ferndale; 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 (~$388/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ferndale
- Beacon Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ferndale Villa PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lummi Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellingham | 6.9 km |
| Millworks Family Housing LIHTC | Bellingham | 9.3 km |
| Pacific Rim Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellingham | 9.5 km |
| Meadows, the LIHTC | Bellingham | 9.5 km |
| Vintage at Bellingham LIHTC | Bellingham | 9.5 km |
| Villa Santa Fe LIHTC | Bellingham | 9.5 km |
| Meadow Wood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellingham | 10.1 km |
| Meadow Wood Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellingham | 10.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ferndale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ferndale Square 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 Ferndale Square?
Residents report average rents near $388/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 Ferndale Square?
Contact the management office at 2254A Main St in Ferndale. 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.