Sun Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 Yakima, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sun Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Yakima, WA with 97 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $361/month on average.
97
total units
94%
occupancy
$361
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 N 6th St, Yakima, WA 98901 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,993/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,084/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sun Tower
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 6 N 6th St, Yakima; 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 (~$361/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonewood Ii Apartments LIHTC | Yakima | 0.8 km |
| Chestnut Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Yakima | 0.8 km |
| Naches House PB Section 8 | Yakima | 1.1 km |
| Providence House - Yakima PB Section 8 | Yakima | 1.1 km |
| East Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Yakima | 1.1 km |
| Meadows LIHTC | Yakima | 1.4 km |
| Meadows, the PB Section 8 | Yakima | 1.4 km |
| Meadows Annex LIHTCPB Section 8 | Yakima | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sun Tower have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Sun Tower?
Residents report average rents near $361/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 Sun Tower?
Contact the management office at 6 N 6th St in Yakima. 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.