Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Port Angeles, WA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Port Angeles with roughly 602 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Port Angeles
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Port Angeles
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Plaza LIHTC | 218 | — | — |
| Sea Ridge LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Highland Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Fairchild Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Lee Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Highland Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Evergreen Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hilltop Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Lower Elwha Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Lower Elwha Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Mt. Angeles View §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Port Angeles (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Fairchild Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Lee Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Highland Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Evergreen Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hilltop Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Lower Elwha Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Lower Elwha Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Port Angeles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Plaza LIHTC | 218 | — | — |
| Sea Ridge LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clallam County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clallam County: studio $880, 1-BR $966, 2-BR $1,266, 3-BR $1,761, 4-BR $2,026.
Full FMR table for Clallam County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Port Angeles
- 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
- Forks, WA
- Sequim, 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.