Smith Tower PB Section 8 Vancouver, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Smith Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Vancouver, WA with 108 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $380/month on average.
108
total units
99%
occupancy
$380
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 Washington St, Vancouver, WA 98660 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,018/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,871/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Smith Tower
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 515 Washington St, 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 (~$380/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esther Short Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| Van Vista Assisted Living LIHTC | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| Vista Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| Kirkland Union Plaza §202 Senior | Vancouver | 0.8 km |
| Columbia House PB Section 8 | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| Evergreen Retirement LIHTC | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| Anthem Park at Uptown Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| Central Park Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vancouver | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Smith Tower 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 Smith Tower?
Residents report average rents near $380/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 Smith Tower?
Contact the management office at 515 Washington St 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.