Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kirkland, WA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kirkland with roughly 936 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $309 to $361 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Kirkland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kirkland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland Heights LIHTC | 276 | — | — |
| Grata at Totem Lake 4% LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Woodlands at Forbes Lake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Athene LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Casa Juanita Public Housing | 80 | $361 | — |
| Plum Court Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Francis Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Velocity Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Kirkland Plaza PB Section 8 | 24 | $309 | — |
| Crestline Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Houghton Apartments Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
| Kirkland Place Public Housing | 9 | — | — |
| Village Plaza Apartments Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kirkland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands at Forbes Lake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Plum Court Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Francis Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Velocity Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Kirkland Plaza PB Section 8 | 24 | $309 | — |
| Crestline Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Kirkland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Juanita Public Housing | 80 | $361 | — |
| Houghton Apartments Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
| Kirkland Place Public Housing | 9 | — | — |
| Village Plaza Apartments Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kirkland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland Heights LIHTC | 276 | — | — |
| Grata at Totem Lake 4% LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Athene LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
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 Kirkland
- 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
- Kent, 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.