How many low income apartments are in Sparks, NV?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Sparks with approximately 1,145 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Sparks?

Tenant-paid rents in Sparks's assisted buildings typically range from about $357 to $357 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 Sparks?

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 Sparks?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Washoe County: about $1,489/mo for one-bedroom and $1,870/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sparks, NV

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sparks with roughly 1,145 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $357 to $357 per month.

assisted properties

1,145

subsidized units

$357

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Sparks

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sparks

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Parkside Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	285	—	—
Home Suites Apts LIHTC	249	—	—
Spanish Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	152	—	—
Banbridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Sierra Crest Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Grace Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Lincoln Way LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Aspen Village LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
City Hall Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Truckee Heights LIHTC	40	—	—
John Mcgraw Court Public Housing	34	$357	—

Section 8 apartments in Sparks (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
Parkside Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	285	—	—
Spanish Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	152	—	—
Banbridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Sierra Crest Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Grace Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Lincoln Way LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Aspen Village LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
City Hall Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—

Public housing developments in Sparks

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
John Mcgraw Court Public Housing	34	$357	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sparks

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
Home Suites Apts LIHTC	249	—	—
Truckee Heights LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Washoe County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washoe County: studio $1,289, 1-BR $1,489, 2-BR $1,870, 3-BR $2,539, 4-BR $2,949.

Full FMR table for Washoe County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Sparks

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.