Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mount Vernon, WA
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mount Vernon with roughly 1,181 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $397 to $400 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Park Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Vintage at Mt. Vernon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 154 | — | — |
| Summerglen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | — | — |
| Mount Vernon Manor PB Section 8 | 85 | $400 | — |
| Ridgeview Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Skagit County Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Alpine Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Hasc Family Housing LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Highland Greens Senior Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| La Casa de San Jose LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Salem Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Ww - La Venture Workforce Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Kulshan Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Skagit Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $397 | — |
| Laventure Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Villa Santa Maria - Mount Vernon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Milwaukee Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| La Casa Del Padre Miguel LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mount Vernon (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Park Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Vintage at Mt. Vernon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 154 | — | — |
| Summerglen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | — | — |
| Mount Vernon Manor PB Section 8 | 85 | $400 | — |
| Ridgeview Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Alpine Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Highland Greens Senior Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Salem Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Ww - La Venture Workforce Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Kulshan Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Skagit Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $397 | — |
| Laventure Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Villa Santa Maria - Mount Vernon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Milwaukee Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| La Casa Del Padre Miguel LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mount Vernon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit County Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Hasc Family Housing LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| La Casa de San Jose LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Skagit County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Skagit County: studio $1,186, 1-BR $1,311, 2-BR $1,720, 3-BR $2,392, 4-BR $2,599.
Full FMR table for Skagit County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
- 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
- Anacortes, WA
- Burlington, WA
- Mt Vernon, WA
- Sedro Woolley, WA
- Sedro-woolley, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.