Homestead Apartments PB Section 8 Kent, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Homestead Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Kent, WA with 53 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $462/month on average.
53
total units
96%
occupancy
$462
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $19,321/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,720/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Homestead 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; 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 (~$462/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Kent
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- Birch Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grandview Apartments LIHTC
- Silver Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ovation at Meeker Apartments LIHTC
- Alderbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ventana Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Appian Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Radcliffe Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Green River Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead North + South LIHTC | Kent | 1.1 km |
| Benson East Duplexes PB Section 8 | Kent | 2.4 km |
| Valli-kee Homes Public Housing | Kent | 3.3 km |
| Mardi Gras Ii Public Housing | Kent | 3.3 km |
| Vantage Point LIHTCPublic Housing | Renton | 3.4 km |
| Good Shepherd Ii PB Section 8 | Renton | 3.4 km |
| Stonebrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Renton | 3.7 km |
| Stonebrook Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Renton | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Homestead 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 Homestead Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $462/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 Homestead Apartments?
Contact the management office in Kent. 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.