How many low income apartments are in Wapato, WA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Wapato with approximately 427 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Wapato?

Tenant-paid rents in Wapato's assisted buildings typically range from about $474 to $474 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 Wapato?

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 Wapato?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Yakima County: about $1,047/mo for one-bedroom and $1,374/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wapato, WA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wapato with roughly 427 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $474 to $474 per month.

assisted properties

427

subsidized units

$474

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Wapato

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wapato

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ynha Tax Credit 6 LIHTC	88	—	—
Adams View LIHTC	68	—	—
Adams View LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Blessed Kateri Village LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Autumn Ridge LIHTC	30	—	—
Ynha Tax Credit 1r LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Ynha Tax Credit 2r LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Autumn Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Harmony Park LIHTC	24	—	—
Wapato Gardens Apartments PB Section 8	24	$474	—

Section 8 apartments in Wapato (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
Adams View LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Blessed Kateri Village LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Ynha Tax Credit 1r LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Ynha Tax Credit 2r LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Autumn Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Wapato Gardens Apartments PB Section 8	24	$474	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Wapato

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
Ynha Tax Credit 6 LIHTC	88	—	—
Adams View LIHTC	68	—	—
Autumn Ridge LIHTC	30	—	—
Harmony Park LIHTC	24	—	—

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 Wapato

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.