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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Yakima, WA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Yakima County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Yakima, WA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Yakima County, WA$78,600Very Low Income (50%)$31,500$36,000$40,500$45,000$48,600
Extremely Low Income (30%)$18,900$21,600$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $50,400$57,600$64,800$72,000$77,800

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Yakima, WA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Yakima, WA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Yakima, WA Yakima County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$990Estimated $297.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$997Estimated $299.10 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1310Estimated $393.00 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1846Estimated $553.80 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Yakima, WA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Lemon Projects

113 Cherry Ave
Yakima, WA - 98909
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
Years In Service Since: 1988

Meadows

718 S Sixth Ave
Yakima, WA - 98902
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
Years In Service Since: 1988

Willows

718 N Sixth Ave
Yakima, WA - 98902
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
Years In Service Since: 1988

Central Park Place (yakima)

110 N Ninth St
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
Years In Service Since: 1990

Englewood Gardens

3601 Fairbanks Ave
Yakima, WA - 98902
Total Apartment Units: 256
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 256
1 Bedroom apartments 256
Years In Service Since: 1992
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Meadows Annex

1010 S 9th Street
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1993

Cornerstone Apartments

1210 South 72nd
Yakima, WA - 98908
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
2 Bedroom apartments 69
3 Bedroom apartments 39
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES

Maple Leaf Townhouses

1205 North Second Street
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 14
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES

Mariposa Park

314 Cherry Avenue
Yakima, WA - 98902
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 9
4 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Willows Annex

608 Willow Street
Yakima, WA - 98902
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
1 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1999
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Grand Hotel, The

310 East Yakima Avenue
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
1 Bedroom apartments 23
2 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2001
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Chestnut Court

211 South Fair Avenue
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

East Ridge Apartments

825 East D Street, #101
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
3 Bedroom apartments 17
4 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pear Tree Place

2900 Powerhouse Rd
Yakima, WA - 98902
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Viola Apartments

1121 East Viola
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Spruce Street Apartments

1302 E Spruce Street
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
3 Bedroom apartments 14
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Viola Ii Apartments

1121 East Viola
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2011

Spruce Street Ii Apartments

1302 E. Spruce St
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 16
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2012

Beech Street Apartments

1402 E. Beech St
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2012

Sagewood Apartments

1604 E Beech St
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 34
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2013

Rivard Central Apartments

1004 South 3rd Ave
Yakima, WA - 98902
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 60
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2014
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Yakima Family Housing

1212 S 9th St
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 56
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Yakima Affordable Housing

15 North 37th Ave
Yakima, WA - 98902
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
Years In Service Since: 2016

Sun Tower

6 N. 6th Street
Yakima, WA - 98901
Total Apartment Units: 142
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 142
Years In Service Since: 2017
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Yakima, WA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Yakima County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Rose Of Mary Terrace

5401 W Walnut St
Yakima, WA - 98908
Phone: (509) 965-0540
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Maple Leaf Townhouses

1205 N. 2nd St.
Yakima, WA - 98901
Phone: 509-453-3454
Total Apartment Units: 26
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Willows Apartments

718 N 6th Ave
Yakima, WA - 98902
Phone: (509) 457-6463
Total Apartment Units: 35
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Meadows, The

1010 S 9th St
Yakima, WA - 98901
Phone: 509-453-0943
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Sun Tower

6 N 6th St
Yakima, WA - 98901
Phone: 509-248-3191
Total Apartment Units: 141
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Providence House-yakima

312 N 4th St
Yakima, WA - 98901
Phone: (509) 452-5017
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Naches House

314 N Naches Ave
Yakima, WA - 98901
Phone: (206) 881-0646
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Mabel Swan Manor

10 S 8th Ave
Yakima, WA - 98902
Phone: (509)248-5151
Total Apartment Units: 99
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Glenn Acres Apts

15 N 37th Ave
Yakima, WA - 98902
Phone: (509) 966-9400
Total Apartment Units: 38
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Mabel Swan North

8 S 8th Ave
Yakima, WA - 98902
Phone: (509)248-5151
Total Apartment Units: 45
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


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