How many low income apartments are in Williston, ND?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Williston with approximately 433 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Williston?

Tenant-paid rents in Williston's assisted buildings typically range from about $257 to $456 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 Williston?

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 Williston?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Williams County: about $1,068/mo for one-bedroom and $1,196/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Williston, ND

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Williston with roughly 433 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $257 to $456 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

433

subsidized units

$357

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Williston

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Williston

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Norpark Public Housing	126	$401	15 mo
Waters Edge LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Legacy at Central Place LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Nokota Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Williston Senior Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Brookeland Homes PB Section 8	34	$257	—
Prairie View Ii PB Section 8	30	$328	—
Williston Senior Apt Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—
Bethel Heritage Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Williston Senior Apts PB Section 8	19	$456	—
Missouri View Heights §811	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Williston (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
Waters Edge LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Legacy at Central Place LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Nokota Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Williston Senior Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Brookeland Homes PB Section 8	34	$257	—
Prairie View Ii PB Section 8	30	$328	—
Williston Senior Apt Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—
Bethel Heritage Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Williston Senior Apts PB Section 8	19	$456	—

Public housing developments in Williston

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
Norpark Public Housing	126	$401	15 mo

Voucher rent limits: Williams County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Williams County: studio $1,042, 1-BR $1,068, 2-BR $1,196, 3-BR $1,578, 4-BR $1,745.

Full FMR table for Williams County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Williston

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.