Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ellensburg, WA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ellensburg with roughly 861 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $341 to $372 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Ellensburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ellensburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Crestview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 163 | $341 | — |
| Kittitas Rad Affordable Housing Portfolio LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Hopesource Scattered Site Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Hopesource Scattered Site Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Alder Terrace Affordable Housing Lllp LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Spurling Court Apartments LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Brookwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $372 | — |
| 700 N Cle Elum LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Huntington Court LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cascade Manor LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ellensburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Crestview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 163 | $341 | — |
| Hopesource Scattered Site Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Hopesource Scattered Site Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Brookwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $372 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ellensburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittitas Rad Affordable Housing Portfolio LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Alder Terrace Affordable Housing Lllp LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Spurling Court Apartments LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| 700 N Cle Elum LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Huntington Court LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cascade Manor LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kittitas County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kittitas County: studio $1,002, 1-BR $1,108, 2-BR $1,454, 3-BR $2,022, 4-BR $2,439.
Full FMR table for Kittitas County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ellensburg
- 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
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Bellingham, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Renton, WA
- Bellevue, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.