Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bellevue, WA
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bellevue with roughly 2,676 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $291 to $697 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Bellevue
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bellevue
Section 8 apartments in Bellevue (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadian Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | — | — |
| Pacific Inn Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Somerset Gardens West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Evergreen Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Evergreen Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Glendale Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| Brandenwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Garden Grove + Wildwood Court- Scattered Site Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Garden Grove & Wildwood Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Vasa Creek Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Elbert House PB Section 8 | 49 | $291 | — |
| Eastwood Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $463 | — |
| Andrew's Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Wildwood Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 36 | $482 | — |
| Chalet Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Bellevue
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Place Public Housing | 101 | $697 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bellevue
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris at Eastgate LIHTC | 360 | — | — |
| Highland Village Somerset Gardens LIHTC | 286 | — | — |
| Somerset Gardens East LIHTC | 198 | — | — |
| Crossroads Senior Living LIHTC | 185 | — | — |
| Spiritwood Manor LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Plymouth Crossing LIHTC | 95 | — | — |
| 30bellevue LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| August Wilson Place LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Summerfield Apartment Homes LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Ashwood Court Apartments LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
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 Bellevue
- 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
- Auburn, 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.