Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Centralia, WA
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Centralia with roughly 712 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $353 to $419 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Centralia
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Centralia
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Los Milagros LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Brindlewood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $419 | — |
| Southcreek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Southcreek Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Villa San Juan Bautista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lewis & Clark Apts PB Section 8 | 47 | $355 | — |
| La Casa de La Familia Santa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Candlewood LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cambridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Reliable Homes LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Virginia Station Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Harrison Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Russell Road Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Centralia Manor PB Section 8 | 25 | $353 | — |
| Russell Road Ii Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Corridor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Providence Blanchet House §202 Senior | 20 | $401 | — |
| Providence Rossi House §202 Senior | 15 | $389 | — |
| Cascade Court Apartments §811 | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Centralia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brindlewood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $419 | — |
| Southcreek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Southcreek Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Villa San Juan Bautista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lewis & Clark Apts PB Section 8 | 47 | $355 | — |
| La Casa de La Familia Santa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Cambridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Virginia Station Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Harrison Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Russell Road Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Centralia Manor PB Section 8 | 25 | $353 | — |
| Russell Road Ii Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Corridor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Centralia
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 Los Milagros LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Candlewood LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Reliable Homes LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lewis County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lewis County: studio $882, 1-BR $975, 2-BR $1,279, 3-BR $1,688, 4-BR $1,832.
Full FMR table for Lewis County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Centralia
- 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
- Chehalis, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Bellingham, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Renton, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.