Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Burlington, WA
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Burlington with roughly 510 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Burlington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Burlington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boh Preservation Portfolio LIHTCPB Section 8 | 166 | — | — |
| Villa Kathleen, Evergreen Manor, and Fircrest Apartments LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Raspberry Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Norris Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Woodgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Raspberry Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| 450 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 458 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 466 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 474 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 498 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 490 Norris Pl LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 482 Norris Pl LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Burlington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boh Preservation Portfolio LIHTCPB Section 8 | 166 | — | — |
| Raspberry Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Norris Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Woodgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Raspberry Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Burlington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Kathleen, Evergreen Manor, and Fircrest Apartments LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| 450 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 458 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 466 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 474 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 498 Norris Pl LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 490 Norris Pl LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 482 Norris Pl LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Skagit County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Skagit County: studio $1,186, 1-BR $1,311, 2-BR $1,720, 3-BR $2,392, 4-BR $2,599.
Full FMR table for Skagit County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Burlington
- 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
- Anacortes, WA
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Mt Vernon, WA
- Sedro Woolley, WA
- Sedro-woolley, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.