Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Yakima, WA
There are 36 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Yakima with roughly 1,993 assisted units — including 24 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 29 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $295 to $384 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Yakima
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Yakima
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Yakima Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Cornerstone Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Mabel Swan Manor PB Section 8 | 99 | $370 | — |
| Sun Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $361 | — |
| Yakima Affordable Housing LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Bicycle Apartments, the LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Sagewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Rivard Central Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Beech Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Stonewood I LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Fruitvale Housing LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Viola Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Grand Hotel, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Naches House PB Section 8 | 50 | $330 | — |
| Providence House - Yakima PB Section 8 | 47 | $351 | — |
| Mable Swan North §202 Senior | 45 | $377 | — |
| Stonewood Ii Apartments LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Chuck Austin Place LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Meadows LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Meadows, the PB Section 8 | 40 | $340 | — |
| Rose of Mary Terrace §202 Senior | 39 | $384 | — |
| Glenn Acres Apts PB Section 8 | 38 | $373 | — |
| Spruce Street Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Willows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | $295 | — |
| Chestnut Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| East Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Maple Leaf Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | $318 | — |
| Mariposa Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Pear Tree Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Spruce Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Viola Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Meadows Annex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Willows Annex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Central Park Place LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Lemon Projects LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Yakima (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Yakima Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Mabel Swan Manor PB Section 8 | 99 | $370 | — |
| Sun Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $361 | — |
| Sagewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Rivard Central Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Beech Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Viola Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Grand Hotel, the LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Naches House PB Section 8 | 50 | $330 | — |
| Providence House - Yakima PB Section 8 | 47 | $351 | — |
| Meadows, the PB Section 8 | 40 | $340 | — |
| Glenn Acres Apts PB Section 8 | 38 | $373 | — |
| Spruce Street Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Willows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | $295 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Yakima
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Yakima Affordable Housing LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Bicycle Apartments, the LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Stonewood I LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Fruitvale Housing LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Stonewood Ii Apartments LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Chuck Austin Place LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Meadows LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Central Park Place LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Lemon Projects LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
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 Yakima
- 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
- Sunnyside, WA
- Toppenish, WA
- Wapato, 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.