Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Kennewick, WA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Benton 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 2023 in Kennewick, WA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Benton County, WA$101,700Very Low Income (50%)$41,600$46,200$49,900$53,600$57,300
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,950$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $66,550$73,900$79,850$85,750$91,650

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, WA Benton County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$855Estimated $256.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1060Estimated $318.00 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1423Estimated $426.90 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1792Estimated $537.60 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Kennewick, 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.

Sandstone Apartments

1212 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 121
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 121
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Heatherstone

1114 W. 10th Ave.
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 225
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 225
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES

Parkview Apartments (kennewick)

1138 W Tenth Ave
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 107
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 107
1 Bedroom apartments 26
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Parkview Apartments

1138 West 10th, Bldg A-k
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 110
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 110
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Heatherstone Preservation

1114 W. 10th Ave.
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 455
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 455
Years In Service Since: 1996

Vincent Village

402 E Tenth Ave
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 47
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 47
Years In Service Since: 1997

Quail Ridge Apartments

1026 West 10th Ave.
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
2 Bedroom apartments 21
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Kent Manor

1001 West 5th
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Kamiakin Apartments

4711 W Metaline Ave
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 236
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 236
1 Bedroom apartments 212
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2006

Meadow Park Apartments

1001 West 4th Ave
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 155
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 155
1 Bedroom apartments 124
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Copper Ridge Apartments

5501 W Hildebrand Blvd.
Kennewick, WA - 99338
Total Apartment Units: 232
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 232
1 Bedroom apartments 44
2 Bedroom apartments 126
3 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Desert Villa And Desert Villa East

635 S Auburn St
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 155
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 155
1 Bedroom apartments 147
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2013
Senior Apartments: YES

Nueva Vista

360 N. Union Street
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
Years In Service Since: 2015
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Nueva Vista Phase Ii

334 N. Union
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
Years In Service Since: 2018


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Kennewick, 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 Benton 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.

Nueva Vista 2

334 North Union Street
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Phone: 509-497-2377
Total Apartment Units: 23
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Nueva Vista

386 N Union St
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Phone: 503-682-7788 ext. 118
Total Apartment Units: 4
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Desert Villa Apartments

635 S Auburn St
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Phone: (509) 586-6424
Total Apartment Units: 155
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Kennewick Perry Suites

66 N Perry St
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Phone: (509) 396-9955
Total Apartment Units: 14
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

Edison Terrace West

520 N Edison St
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Phone: 509-736-0800
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

The Brentwood Apartments

3204a W 4th Ave
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Phone: 206-334-5018
Total Apartment Units: 105
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Kennewick Garden Court

955 W 5th Ave
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Phone: (509) 586-4678
Total Apartment Units: 27
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Edison Terrace South

524 N Edison St
Kennewick, WA - 99336
Phone: (509) 736-0800
Total Apartment Units: 15
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


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.