Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Federal Way, WA
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Federal Way with roughly 3,274 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $339 to $391 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Federal Way
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Federal Way
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Square LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Park 16 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 293 | — | — |
| Crestview West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 246 | — | — |
| Kitts Corner LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Parkway Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 208 | — | — |
| Meridian Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Traditions at Federal Way LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Mariposa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 194 | — | — |
| Celebration Senior Living East LIHTC | 189 | — | — |
| Celebration Senior Living West LIHTC | 189 | — | — |
| Redondo Heights Tod Phase I LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Barkley Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Willamette Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| L and S Willow Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Laurelwood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Villa Capri LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Villa Capri LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Southridge House Public Housing | 80 | $339 | — |
| La Madera Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Senior City LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 61 | $391 | — |
| Mitchell Place Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| William J. Wood Veterans House LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Villa Esperanza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Federal Way (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park 16 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 293 | — | — |
| Crestview West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 246 | — | — |
| Parkway Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 208 | — | — |
| Meridian Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Mariposa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 194 | — | — |
| Barkley Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Willamette Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| L and S Willow Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Laurelwood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Villa Capri LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Villa Capri LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| La Madera Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Senior City LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 61 | $391 | — |
| Mitchell Place Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Villa Esperanza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Federal Way
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southridge House Public Housing | 80 | $339 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Federal Way
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Square LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Kitts Corner LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Traditions at Federal Way LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Celebration Senior Living East LIHTC | 189 | — | — |
| Celebration Senior Living West LIHTC | 189 | — | — |
| Redondo Heights Tod Phase I LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| William J. Wood Veterans House LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
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 Federal Way
- 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
- Auburn, WA
- Bellevue, WA
- Bothell, WA
- Burien, WA
- Covington, WA
- Des Moines, WA
- Issaquah, WA
- Kenmore, WA
- Kent, WA
- Kirkland, WA
- Maple Valley, WA
- Redmond, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.