How many low income apartments are in Sandpoint, ID?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Sandpoint with approximately 410 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Sandpoint?

Tenant-paid rents in Sandpoint's assisted buildings typically range from about $336 to $336 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 Sandpoint?

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 Sandpoint?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Bonner County: about $958/mo for one-bedroom and $1,257/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sandpoint, ID

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sandpoint with roughly 410 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $336 to $336 per month.

assisted properties

410

subsidized units

$336

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Sandpoint

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sandpoint

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ponderosa LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Milltown LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Schweitzer Ranch Senior LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Oak Street LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
6th Street Senior LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Chestnut LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Northwood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	34	—	—
Bristlecone Apartments PB Section 8	30	$336	—
Meadowridge Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Pine Meadow LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Syringa Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Sandpoint (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
Ponderosa LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Milltown LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Schweitzer Ranch Senior LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Oak Street LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
6th Street Senior LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Chestnut LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Northwood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	34	—	—
Bristlecone Apartments PB Section 8	30	$336	—
Meadowridge Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Pine Meadow LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Syringa Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Bonner County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bonner County: studio $952, 1-BR $958, 2-BR $1,257, 3-BR $1,748, 4-BR $1,903.

Full FMR table for Bonner County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Sandpoint

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.