Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oak Harbor, WA
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oak Harbor with roughly 858 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $397 to $432 per month. Median reported wait: about 71 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Oak Harbor
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oak Harbor
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sag Preservation Portfolio 1 LIHTC | 298 | — | — |
| Brookhaven Public Housing | 110 | $432 | 71 mo |
| Oak Bay Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Madrona Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Oak Harbor Estates LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Chelsea Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Cambridge Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Harbor Heights LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Harbor Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Fir Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Harbor Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | $397 | — |
| Lexy Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| 300 West LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Newport Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Victorian Village LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Oak Harbor (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bay Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Madrona Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Chelsea Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Cambridge Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Harbor Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Fir Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Harbor Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | $397 | — |
| Lexy Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Newport Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Oak Harbor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Public Housing | 110 | $432 | 71 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Oak Harbor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sag Preservation Portfolio 1 LIHTC | 298 | — | — |
| Oak Harbor Estates LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Harbor Heights LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| 300 West LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Victorian Village LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Island County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Island County: studio $1,172, 1-BR $1,356, 2-BR $1,671, 3-BR $2,324, 4-BR $2,733.
Full FMR table for Island County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Oak Harbor
- 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
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Bellingham, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Renton, WA
- Bellevue, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.