How many low income apartments are in Pasco, WA?

HUD administrative data tracks 14 subsidized properties in Pasco with approximately 1,389 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Pasco?

Tenant-paid rents in Pasco's assisted buildings typically range from about $307 to $748 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 Pasco?

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 Pasco?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Franklin County: about $1,268/mo for one-bedroom and $1,538/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pasco, WA

There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pasco with roughly 1,389 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $307 to $748 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.

assisted properties

1,389

subsidized units

$528

typical rent

13 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Pasco

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pasco

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Silver Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	315	—	—
Silver Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	242	—	—
Stonegate LIHTCPB Section 8	200	—	—
Scattered Sites Public Housing	120	$307	13 mo
Scattered Sites Public Housing	92	$486	8 mo
Scattered Sites Public Housing	68	$748	19 mo
Bishop Skylstad Commons LIHTC	60	—	—
Tri Cities Vista Low Cost Housing PB Section 8	48	$434	—
Vineyards, the LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Tepeyac Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Tepeyac Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Bishop Topel Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Varney Court LIHTC	38	—	—
Pinecrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	28	$419	—

Section 8 apartments in Pasco (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
Silver Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	315	—	—
Silver Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	242	—	—
Stonegate LIHTCPB Section 8	200	—	—
Tri Cities Vista Low Cost Housing PB Section 8	48	$434	—
Vineyards, the LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Tepeyac Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Tepeyac Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Bishop Topel Haven LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Pinecrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	28	$419	—

Public housing developments in Pasco

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
Scattered Sites Public Housing	120	$307	13 mo
Scattered Sites Public Housing	92	$486	8 mo
Scattered Sites Public Housing	68	$748	19 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pasco

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
Bishop Skylstad Commons LIHTC	60	—	—
Varney Court LIHTC	38	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Franklin County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Franklin County: studio $1,122, 1-BR $1,268, 2-BR $1,538, 3-BR $2,071, 4-BR $2,385.

Full FMR table for Franklin County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Pasco

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.