Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kent, WA
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kent with roughly 3,559 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $324 to $598 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Kent
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kent
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-court Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 378 | — | — |
| Birch Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 262 | — | — |
| Grandview Apartments LIHTC | 261 | — | — |
| Silver Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 251 | — | — |
| Ovation at Meeker Apartments LIHTC | 218 | — | — |
| Alderbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 207 | — | — |
| Ventana Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 171 | — | — |
| Appian Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Radcliffe Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| Green River Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Larc @ Kent LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Park Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Valli-kee Homes Public Housing | 115 | $598 | — |
| Cascade Apartments Public Housing | 107 | $578 | — |
| Southwood Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Titus Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Scenic Vista Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Harrison House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Webster Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Kent Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Homestead North + South LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Mardi Gras Ii Public Housing | 61 | $324 | — |
| Homestead Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $462 | — |
| Park Place Apartments LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Park Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Benson East Duplexes PB Section 8 | 32 | $491 | — |
| Titusville Station LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Shelcor Apts Public Housing | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kent (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-court Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 378 | — | — |
| Birch Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 262 | — | — |
| Silver Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 251 | — | — |
| Alderbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 207 | — | — |
| Ventana Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 171 | — | — |
| Appian Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Radcliffe Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| Green River Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Park Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Southwood Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Titus Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Scenic Vista Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Harrison House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Webster Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Homestead Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $462 | — |
Public housing developments in Kent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valli-kee Homes Public Housing | 115 | $598 | — |
| Cascade Apartments Public Housing | 107 | $578 | — |
| Mardi Gras Ii Public Housing | 61 | $324 | — |
| Shelcor Apts Public Housing | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Apartments LIHTC | 261 | — | — |
| Ovation at Meeker Apartments LIHTC | 218 | — | — |
| Larc @ Kent LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Kent Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Homestead North + South LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Park Place Apartments LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Titusville Station LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
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 Kent
- 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
- Federal Way, WA
- Issaquah, WA
- Kenmore, 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.