Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Vancouver, WA
There are 71 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Vancouver with roughly 6,406 assisted units — including 32 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 56 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $326 to $448 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Vancouver
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Vancouver
Section 8 apartments in Vancouver (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 290 | — | — |
| Prairie View Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 284 | — | — |
| Parklane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 260 | — | — |
| Brandt Norwest and Brandt Terrace PB Section 8 | 214 | $352 | — |
| Marketplace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 173 | — | — |
| Cedar Portfolio PB Section 8 | 164 | $408 | — |
| Plum Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 162 | — | — |
| Esther Short Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Columbia House PB Section 8 | 151 | $414 | — |
| Maple Knoll LIHTCPB Section 8 | 148 | — | — |
| Quail Run Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 129 | — | — |
| Central Park Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Teal Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Steeple Chase Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Smith Tower PB Section 8 | 108 | $380 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Vancouver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Place LIHTC | 249 | — | — |
| Copper Lane Apartments LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| K West Apartments LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Vintage at Vancouver LIHTC | 154 | — | — |
| 1st Street Apartments LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Skyline Crest Apartments LIHTC | 137 | — | — |
| Columbia Gardens LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| 15 West Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Atherton Woods LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Van Vista Assisted Living LIHTC | 95 | — | — |
| 13 West Apartments LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Orchard Glen LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Evergreen Retirement LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Vancouver Family Housing LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Columbia Heights LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clark County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clark County: studio $1,570, 1-BR $1,677, 2-BR $1,922, 3-BR $2,619, 4-BR $3,109.
Full FMR table for Clark County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Vancouver
- 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
- Battle Ground, WA
- Washougal, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Bellingham, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Renton, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.