How many low income apartments are in Lapwai, ID?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Lapwai with approximately 57 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lapwai?

Most assisted households in Lapwai pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Lapwai?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Lapwai?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Nez Perce County: about $931/mo for one-bedroom and $1,220/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lapwai, ID

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lapwai with roughly 57 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

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Map of subsidized housing in Lapwai

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lapwai

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Nez Perce Housing I LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Sundown Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	15	—	—
Sundown Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Lapwai (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
Nez Perce Housing I LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Sundown Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	15	—	—
Sundown Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	12	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Nez Perce County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Nez Perce County: studio $925, 1-BR $931, 2-BR $1,220, 3-BR $1,697, 4-BR $2,037.

Full FMR table for Nez Perce County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lapwai

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.