Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Redmond, WA
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Redmond with roughly 1,395 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $306 to $450 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Redmond
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Redmond
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at Overlake Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 308 | — | — |
| Capella at Esterra Park 4% LIHTC | 212 | — | — |
| Polaris at Together Center LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Summerwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Redmond Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Horizon Housing at Together Center LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Providence John Gabriel House LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Heritage Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Avondale Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Capella at Esterra Park 9% LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Parkway Apartments PB Section 8 | 41 | $450 | — |
| Forest Glen Public Housing | 40 | $372 | — |
| Emma Mcredmond Manor PB Section 8 | 31 | $306 | — |
| Ywca Family Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Redmond (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at Overlake Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 308 | — | — |
| Summerwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Heritage Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Avondale Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Parkway Apartments PB Section 8 | 41 | $450 | — |
| Emma Mcredmond Manor PB Section 8 | 31 | $306 | — |
| Ywca Family Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Redmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Glen Public Housing | 40 | $372 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Redmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capella at Esterra Park 4% LIHTC | 212 | — | — |
| Polaris at Together Center LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Redmond Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Horizon Housing at Together Center LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Providence John Gabriel House LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Capella at Esterra Park 9% LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: King County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for King County: studio $2,074, 1-BR $2,146, 2-BR $2,501, 3-BR $3,272, 4-BR $3,847.
Full FMR table for King County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Redmond
- 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
- Auburn, WA
- Bellevue, WA
- Bothell, WA
- Burien, WA
- Covington, WA
- Des Moines, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Issaquah, WA
- Kenmore, WA
- Kent, WA
- Kirkland, WA
- Maple Valley, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.