Winddrift PB Section 8 Lakewood, CO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Winddrift is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lakewood, CO with 48 units reporting 77% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average.
48
total units
77%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1490 S Reed St, Lakewood, CO 80232 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,101/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,882/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Winddrift
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 1490 S Reed St, Lakewood; 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 (~$366/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avenida Del Sol LIHTCPB Section 8 | Denver | 2 km |
| Dispersed West Public Housing | Denver | 2 km |
| Belmar Groves LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lakewood | 2.4 km |
| Belmar Groves LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lakewood | 2.4 km |
| Del Corazon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Denver | 2.8 km |
| The Salvation Army Denver Residence §202 Senior | Denver | 2.8 km |
| Dispersed South Public Housing | Denver | 3.4 km |
| Westwood Homes LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Denver | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lakewood
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Winddrift 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 Winddrift?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Winddrift?
Contact the management office at 1490 S Reed St in Lakewood. 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.