Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Olympia, WA
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Olympia with roughly 2,531 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $311 to $433 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Olympia
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Olympia
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 284 | — | — |
| Copper Trail LIHTCPB Section 8 | 260 | — | — |
| Courtside Apartments LIHTC | 211 | — | — |
| Evergreen Village PB Section 8 | 180 | $433 | — |
| Evergreen Villages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Olympic Heights LIHTC | 178 | — | — |
| Crowne Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Olympia Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 141 | — | — |
| Evergreen Vista I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Ashwood Downs LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Casa Madrona Ii Public Housing | 70 | $349 | — |
| Unity Commons LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Lotus Court LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Landing, the LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Providence St Francis House §202 Senior | 59 | $391 | — |
| Evergreen Vista Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Stuart Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Drexel House Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Fern Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Olympian Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $311 | — |
| Fern Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Fleetwood Apartments LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Stuart Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Drexel House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Uptown/bettmen House LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Billy Frank Jr Place LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | $324 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Olympia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 284 | — | — |
| Copper Trail LIHTCPB Section 8 | 260 | — | — |
| Evergreen Village PB Section 8 | 180 | $433 | — |
| Evergreen Villages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Crowne Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Olympia Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 141 | — | — |
| Evergreen Vista I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Evergreen Vista Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Stuart Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Fern Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Olympian Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $311 | — |
| Fern Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Stuart Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Drexel House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Olympia
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 Madrona Ii Public Housing | 70 | $349 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Olympia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtside Apartments LIHTC | 211 | — | — |
| Olympic Heights LIHTC | 178 | — | — |
| Ashwood Downs LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Unity Commons LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Lotus Court LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Landing, the LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Drexel House Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Fleetwood Apartments LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Uptown/bettmen House LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Billy Frank Jr Place LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | $324 | — |
Voucher rent limits: Thurston County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Thurston County: studio $1,538, 1-BR $1,682, 2-BR $1,960, 3-BR $2,613, 4-BR $3,288.
Full FMR table for Thurston County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Olympia
- 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
- Lacey, WA
- Yelm, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Bellingham, WA
- Federal Way, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.