How many low income apartments are in Burien, WA?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Burien with approximately 807 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Burien?

Tenant-paid rents in Burien's assisted buildings typically range from about $331 to $443 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Burien?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Burien?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for King County: about $2,146/mo for one-bedroom and $2,501/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Burien, WA

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Burien with roughly 807 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $331 to $443 per month.

assisted properties

807

subsidized units

$387

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Burien

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Burien

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Larc @ Burien LIHTC	161	—	—
Veranda Green LIHTCPB Section 8	150	—	—
Yardley Arms Public Housing	127	$331	—
Burien Park Apartments Public Housing	102	$386	—
Vintage at Burien LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Bloomside LIHTC	95	—	—
Franciscan Apartments PB Section 8	38	$395	—
Burien Haus Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	33	$443	—

Section 8 apartments in Burien (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
Veranda Green LIHTCPB Section 8	150	—	—
Vintage at Burien LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Franciscan Apartments PB Section 8	38	$395	—
Burien Haus Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	33	$443	—

Public housing developments in Burien

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
Yardley Arms Public Housing	127	$331	—
Burien Park Apartments Public Housing	102	$386	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Burien

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
Larc @ Burien LIHTC	161	—	—
Bloomside LIHTC	95	—	—

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 Burien

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.