Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bismarck, ND
There are 39 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bismarck with roughly 1,541 assisted units — including 25 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 29 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $325 to $664 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bismarck
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bismarck
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Manor Public Housing | 135 | $331 | 5 mo |
| Boulevard Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Patterson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | $325 | — |
| Washington Court Lllp PB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Alberta Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Brandon Heights Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Park Century Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Ithica Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Crescent West Public Housing | 46 | $406 | 6 mo |
| Breton Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Tatley Public Housing | 44 | $520 | 9 mo |
| Century View Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Edwinton Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Sierra Court LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 37 | $664 | 8 mo |
| Brandon Heights Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Century Cottages LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| 100 West Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Heritage Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Nodak Homes - Bismarck PB Section 8 | 28 | $363 | — |
| Calgory Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Calgory Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Calgory Iapartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Century East Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Century East Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Century East Apts Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Century East Apts V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Century East Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Independence Pointe LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| United Tribes Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Washington Heights Apts Iv LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Washington Heights Apts V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Washington Heights Apts Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Washington Heights Apts Vii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Washington Heights Apts Viii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Boulevard Avenue PB Section 8 | 21 | $355 | — |
| Dakota Apartments Public Housing | 9 | — | — |
| Community Homes of Bismarck Ii §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Sahnish Housing §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bismarck (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | $325 | — |
| Washington Court Lllp PB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Alberta Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Brandon Heights Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Park Century Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Ithica Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Breton Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Brandon Heights Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| 100 West Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Heritage Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Nodak Homes - Bismarck PB Section 8 | 28 | $363 | — |
| Calgory Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Calgory Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Calgory Iapartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Century East Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Bismarck
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Manor Public Housing | 135 | $331 | 5 mo |
| Crescent West Public Housing | 46 | $406 | 6 mo |
| Tatley Public Housing | 44 | $520 | 9 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 37 | $664 | 8 mo |
| Dakota Apartments Public Housing | 9 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bismarck
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Century View Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Edwinton Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Sierra Court LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Century Cottages LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Independence Pointe LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Washington Heights Apts Iv LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Burleigh County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Burleigh County: studio $961, 1-BR $1,030, 2-BR $1,175, 3-BR $1,634, 4-BR $1,884.
Full FMR table for Burleigh County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bismarck
- 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
- Fargo, ND
- Grand Forks, ND
- Minot, ND
- West Fargo, ND
- Devils Lake, ND
- Dickinson, ND
- Fort Yates, ND
- Williston, ND
- Jamestown, ND
- Wahpeton, ND
- Belcourt, ND
- Mandan, ND
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.