Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sunnyside, WA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sunnyside with roughly 722 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $308 to $505 per month. Median reported wait: about 44 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Sunnyside
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sunnyside
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopesource Iii Rural Preservation Portfolio LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 140 | $505 | 44 mo |
| Cristo Rey LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| South Hill I Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $428 | — |
| Rainier Park LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Willow Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Edison Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Valley Commons Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Casa Del Sol LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Wescott, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Sunnyview LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Valley Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Parkwood Twinhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Sunridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Sunnyside Manor Ii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Vista Del Sol §811 | 12 | $308 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Sunnyside (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| South Hill I Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $428 | — |
| Willow Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Edison Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Valley Commons Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Casa Del Sol LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Wescott, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Valley Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Parkwood Twinhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Sunridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Sunnyside
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 140 | $505 | 44 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sunnyside
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopesource Iii Rural Preservation Portfolio LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Rainier Park LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Sunnyview LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Sunnyside Manor Ii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Yakima County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Yakima County: studio $1,040, 1-BR $1,047, 2-BR $1,374, 3-BR $1,911, 4-BR $2,093.
Full FMR table for Yakima County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sunnyside
- 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
- Grandview, WA
- Toppenish, WA
- Wapato, WA
- Yakima, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
- Auburn, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.