Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Port Orchard, WA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Port Orchard with roughly 577 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $321 to $386 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Port Orchard
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Port Orchard
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewmont East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $373 | — |
| Conifer Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Heritage Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | $321 | — |
| Olympic Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Olympic Pointe Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Cedar Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $367 | — |
| Village Green Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $358 | — |
| Port Orchard Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Madrona Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Kitsap Peninsula PB Section 8 | 27 | $386 | — |
| Olympic Pointe Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Lund Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Horning Project LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Port Orchard (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewmont East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $373 | — |
| Conifer Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Heritage Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | $321 | — |
| Olympic Pointe Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Cedar Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $367 | — |
| Village Green Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $358 | — |
| Port Orchard Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Madrona Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Kitsap Peninsula PB Section 8 | 27 | $386 | — |
| Olympic Pointe Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Lund Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Port Orchard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Horning Project LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kitsap County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kitsap County: studio $1,400, 1-BR $1,548, 2-BR $2,031, 3-BR $2,676, 4-BR $2,941.
Full FMR table for Kitsap County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Port Orchard
- 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
- Bainbridge Island, WA
- Bremerton, WA
- Kingston, WA
- Poulsbo, WA
- Silverdale, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.