Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lynnwood, WA
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lynnwood with roughly 4,460 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $333 to $400 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lynnwood
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lynnwood
Section 8 apartments in Lynnwood (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Pines Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Woodland Greens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Alderwood Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Garden Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Oxford Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Bristol Square Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Douglas, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | $400 | — |
| Lincoln Way Apartments - Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lincoln Way Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Plaza 44 PB Section 8 | 40 | $346 | — |
| Lynn Woods Senior Apartments PB Section 8 | 37 | $333 | — |
| Pepperwood Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Parkview Apartments PB Section 8 | 15 | $380 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lynnwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Center Apartments LIHTC | 395 | — | — |
| Citycenter Apartments LIHTC | 347 | — | — |
| Lynnwood City Center Senior Living LIHTC | 308 | — | — |
| Ravenswood Apartments LIHTC | 295 | — | — |
| Reserve at Lynnwood LIHTC | 295 | — | — |
| Scriber Creek LIHTC | 276 | — | — |
| Novo on 52nd LIHTC | 242 | — | — |
| Ywca Snohomish Portfolio LIHTC | 219 | — | — |
| Vantage Apartments LIHTC | 201 | — | — |
| Madison Way Apartments LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Vantage Ii LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Beaver Creek Apartment Homes LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Beaver Cove Apartment Homes LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Snohomish County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Snohomish County: studio $2,074, 1-BR $2,146, 2-BR $2,501, 3-BR $3,272, 4-BR $3,847.
Full FMR table for Snohomish County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lynnwood
- 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
- Arlington, WA
- Edmonds, WA
- Everett, WA
- Marysville, WA
- Mill Creek, WA
- Stanwood, WA
- Tulalip, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Kent, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.