How many low income apartments are in Richland, WA?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Richland with approximately 1,032 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Richland?

Tenant-paid rents in Richland's assisted buildings typically range from about $365 to $454 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 Richland?

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 Richland?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Benton 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 Richland, WA

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Richland with roughly 1,032 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $365 to $454 per month.

assisted properties

1,032

subsidized units

$410

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Richland

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Richland

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Copper Mountain LIHTC	276	—	—
Vintage at Richland LIHTCPB Section 8	150	—	—
Orchard Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	142	—	—
Columbia Park LIHTCPB Section 8	138	$454	—
Mcmurray Park Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Luther Senior Center I PB Section 8	74	$384	—
Tri-city Terrace I §202 Senior	59	$400	—
Three Rivers Village LIHTCPB Section 8	40	$379	—
Tricities Terrace Ii §202 Senior	39	$430	—
Tricities Terrace South §811	14	$365	—
Luther Senior Center East §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Richland (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
Vintage at Richland LIHTCPB Section 8	150	—	—
Orchard Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	142	—	—
Columbia Park LIHTCPB Section 8	138	$454	—
Mcmurray Park Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Luther Senior Center I PB Section 8	74	$384	—
Three Rivers Village LIHTCPB Section 8	40	$379	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Richland

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
Copper Mountain LIHTC	276	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Benton County Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Benton County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Richland

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.