Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Auburn, WA
There are 30 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Auburn with roughly 3,424 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $262 to $581 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Auburn
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Auburn
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Gate LIHTC | 500 | — | — |
| Seasons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 332 | — | — |
| Reserve at Auburn LIHTC | 297 | — | — |
| Auburn Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 296 | — | — |
| Villas at Auburn, the LIHTC | 295 | — | — |
| Promenade Apartments LIHTC | 294 | — | — |
| Watermark Apartments LIHTC | 221 | — | — |
| Legacy Plaza Senior Living LIHTC | 166 | — | — |
| Estates at Hillside Gardens, the LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Wayland Arms Public Housing | 102 | $326 | — |
| Meadows on Lea Hill, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Colonial Village LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Plaza Seventeen Ii Public Housing | 70 | $331 | — |
| Valley Park East + West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Green River Homes LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Burndale Homes Public Housing | 50 | $581 | — |
| Firwood Circle Public Housing | 50 | $554 | — |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Homewood Terrace Iii PB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Auburn Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | $543 | — |
| Northwood Square Apartments Public Housing | 24 | $382 | — |
| White River Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Homewood Terrace I PB Section 8 | 21 | $351 | — |
| Homewood Terrace Ii PB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Apartments PB Section 8 | 17 | $333 | — |
| Ames Apartments PB Section 8 | 12 | $262 | — |
| Valleywood Apartments PB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Homewood Terrace Iii PB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Thompson Homes LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Auburn (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 332 | — | — |
| Auburn Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 296 | — | — |
| Meadows on Lea Hill, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Valley Park East + West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Homewood Terrace Iii PB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Auburn Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | $543 | — |
| White River Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Homewood Terrace I PB Section 8 | 21 | $351 | — |
| Homewood Terrace Ii PB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Buena Vista Apartments PB Section 8 | 17 | $333 | — |
| Ames Apartments PB Section 8 | 12 | $262 | — |
| Valleywood Apartments PB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Homewood Terrace Iii PB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Auburn
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Arms Public Housing | 102 | $326 | — |
| Plaza Seventeen Ii Public Housing | 70 | $331 | — |
| Burndale Homes Public Housing | 50 | $581 | — |
| Firwood Circle Public Housing | 50 | $554 | — |
| Northwood Square Apartments Public Housing | 24 | $382 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Auburn
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Gate LIHTC | 500 | — | — |
| Reserve at Auburn LIHTC | 297 | — | — |
| Villas at Auburn, the LIHTC | 295 | — | — |
| Promenade Apartments LIHTC | 294 | — | — |
| Watermark Apartments LIHTC | 221 | — | — |
| Legacy Plaza Senior Living LIHTC | 166 | — | — |
| Estates at Hillside Gardens, the LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Colonial Village LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Green River Homes LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Thompson Homes LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: King County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for King County: studio $2,074, 1-BR $2,146, 2-BR $2,501, 3-BR $3,272, 4-BR $3,847.
Full FMR table for King County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Auburn
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Bellevue, WA
- Bothell, WA
- Burien, WA
- Covington, WA
- Des Moines, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Issaquah, WA
- Kenmore, WA
- Kent, WA
- Kirkland, WA
- Maple Valley, WA
- Redmond, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.