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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Renton, WA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the King 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 Renton, WA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
King County, WA$147,400Very Low Income (50%)$52,700$60,250$67,800$75,350$81,400
Extremely Low Income (30%)$31,650$36,200$40,700$45,200$48,850
Low Income (80%) $77,700$88,800$99,900$110,950$119,850

King County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in King County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest King County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Seattle Housing Authority

907 Nw Ballard Way, Suite 200
Seattle, WA - 98107
King County
Website: http://www.seattlehousing.org/
Phone Number: 206-239-1500

Kings County Housing Authority Wa

600 Andover Park West
Tukwila, WA - 98188
King County
Website: http://www.kcha.org/
Phone Number: (206) 214-1100

Seattle Housing Authority

907 NW Ballard Way, Suite 200
Seattle, WA - 98107
King County
Website: http://www.seattlehousing.org/
Phone Number: 800-833-6388

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Renton, 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 Renton, WA King County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$2211Estimated $663.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2269Estimated $680.70 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2645Estimated $793.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3510Estimated $1,053.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Renton, 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.

Wasatch Hills

510 Stevens Ave Sw
Renton, WA - 98057
Total Apartment Units: 356
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 356
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 203
3 Bedroom apartments 137

Spencer Court Apartments

334 Wells Ave S
Renton, WA - 98055
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
1 Bedroom apartments 74
Years In Service Since: 1993
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Cedar River Court Apartments

130 Main Ave S
Renton, WA - 98057
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 100
Years In Service Since: 1995
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Heritage Grove Apartments

1100 Sunset Blvd Ne
Renton, WA - 98056
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1995

Sunset Pointe Apartments

330 Vuemont Place Ne
Renton, WA - 98056
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 34
Years In Service Since: 1995

Fairwood Apartments

14300 Se 171st Way
Renton, WA - 98058
Total Apartment Units: 176
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 176
1 Bedroom apartments 108
2 Bedroom apartments 68
Years In Service Since: 1997

Renton Family Housing

1000 Jefferson Ave Ne
Renton, WA - 98059
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Stonebrook Apartments

12210 Se Petrovitsky Rd
Renton, WA - 98058
Total Apartment Units: 140
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 140
1 Bedroom apartments 38
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 30
4 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Stonebrook Ii

12210 Se Petrovitsky Rd
Renton, WA - 98058
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Liberty Square Apartments

415 Williams Ave S
Renton, WA - 98057
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
1 Bedroom apartments 54
2 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2008
Disabled Apartments: YES

Reserve At Renton, The

495 Rainier Ave S
Renton, WA - 98057
Total Apartment Units: 219
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 219
Years In Service Since: 2015
Senior Apartments: YES

Vantage Point Apartments

17901 105th Place Se
Renton, WA - 98055
Total Apartment Units: 77
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 77
1 Bedroom apartments 72
2 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2015
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Golden Cedars

2901 Ne 10th St
Renton, WA - 98056
Total Apartment Units: 369
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 369
Years In Service Since: 2018

Royal Hills Apartments

3000 Se Royal Hills Drive
Renton, WA - 98058
Total Apartment Units: 284
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 284
1 Bedroom apartments 44
2 Bedroom apartments 156
3 Bedroom apartments 68
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Sunset Court Apartments

1146 Harrington Ave Ne
Renton, WA - 98056
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
Years In Service Since: 2018

June Leonard Place

215 Whitworth Avenue South
Renton, WA - 98057
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
Years In Service Since: 2019

Renton Crest

3151 Ne 16th Street
Renton, WA - 98056
Total Apartment Units: 274
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 274
Years In Service Since: 2019


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Renton, 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 King 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.

Sunset Court

1144 Harrington Ave Ne
Renton, WA - 98056
Phone: 425-776-1294
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Royal Hills Apartments

3000 Se Royal Hills Drive
Renton, WA - 98058
Phone: 425-228-4488
Total Apartment Units: 284
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Good Shepherd Ii

16642 113th Ave Se
Renton, WA - 98055
Phone: 425-277-8767
Total Apartment Units: 12
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

Good Shepherd I

1025 Olympia Ave Ne
Renton, WA - 98056
Phone: 425-277-8767
Total Apartment Units: 12
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

Golden Pines

2901 Ne 10th
Renton, WA - 98055
Phone: (425) 255-0846
Total Apartment Units: 53
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Cedar River Terrace

51 Burnett Ave. So.
Renton, WA - 98055
Phone: 425-226-8451
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in WA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.