Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kennewick, WA
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kennewick with roughly 2,510 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $341 to $483 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Kennewick
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kennewick
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherstone Preservation LIHTC | 455 | — | — |
| Kamiakin Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 236 | — | — |
| Copper Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 232 | — | — |
| Heatherstone LIHTC | 225 | — | — |
| Sunny Slope Homes Public Housing | 190 | $483 | 18 mo |
| Desert Villa + Desert Villa East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | — | — |
| Meadow Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | — | — |
| Sandstone Apartments LIHTC | 121 | — | — |
| Parkview Apartments LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Parkview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | — | — |
| The Brentwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 102 | $363 | — |
| Desert Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $402 | — |
| Desert Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 67 | $375 | — |
| Kent Manor LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Quail Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Vincent Village LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Edison Terrace West §202 Senior | 44 | $434 | — |
| Nueva Vista Phase Ii LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Kennewick Garden Court PB Section 8 | 26 | $356 | — |
| Edison Terrace South §811 | 14 | $461 | — |
| Kennewick Perry Suites §811 | 14 | $341 | — |
| Nueva Vista LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Nueva Vista Ii §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kennewick (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 236 | — | — |
| Copper Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 232 | — | — |
| Desert Villa + Desert Villa East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | — | — |
| Meadow Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | — | — |
| Parkview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | — | — |
| The Brentwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 102 | $363 | — |
| Desert Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $402 | — |
| Desert Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 67 | $375 | — |
| Kennewick Garden Court PB Section 8 | 26 | $356 | — |
Public housing developments in Kennewick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Slope Homes Public Housing | 190 | $483 | 18 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kennewick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherstone Preservation LIHTC | 455 | — | — |
| Heatherstone LIHTC | 225 | — | — |
| Sandstone Apartments LIHTC | 121 | — | — |
| Parkview Apartments LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Kent Manor LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Quail Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Vincent Village LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Nueva Vista Phase Ii LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Nueva Vista LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Benton County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Benton County: studio $1,122, 1-BR $1,268, 2-BR $1,538, 3-BR $2,071, 4-BR $2,385.
Full FMR table for Benton County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kennewick
- 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
- Prosser, WA
- Richland, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Bellingham, WA
- Federal Way, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.