How many low income apartments are in Othello, WA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Othello with approximately 347 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Othello?

Tenant-paid rents in Othello's assisted buildings typically range from about $394 to $685 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Othello?

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 Othello?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Adams County: about $863/mo for one-bedroom and $1,133/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Othello, WA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Othello with roughly 347 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $394 to $685 per month. Median reported wait: about 38 months.

assisted properties

347

subsidized units

$540

typical rent

38 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Othello

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Othello

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Guadalupe Haven LIHTC	86	—	—
Othello Housing Authority Public Housing	55	$685	38 mo
Harvest Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Oasis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
Pheasant Run LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Washington Square Apts PB Section 8	30	$394	—
Desert Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Desert Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Parkview Apartments PB Section 8	22	$425	—

Section 8 apartments in Othello (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
Harvest Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Oasis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
Pheasant Run LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Washington Square Apts PB Section 8	30	$394	—
Desert Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Desert Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Parkview Apartments PB Section 8	22	$425	—

Public housing developments in Othello

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
Othello Housing Authority Public Housing	55	$685	38 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Othello

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
Guadalupe Haven LIHTC	86	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Adams County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Adams County: studio $795, 1-BR $863, 2-BR $1,133, 3-BR $1,576, 4-BR $1,901.

Full FMR table for Adams County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Othello

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.