Highland Commons I — Income-Restricted Housing in Port Angeles, WA 98362
1703 Melody Circle, Port Angeles, WA 98362
55 units · 54 income-restricted · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1998
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 48 1 bedroom · 6 2 bedrooms
Map loads here…
This buildingNearbyOpen a pin for the building name.
Nearby income-restricted buildings
Highland Commons II
1701 Melody Circle, Port Angeles, WA 98362
0 mi away
44 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Wildwood Terrace
934 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362
0.9 mi away
56 units · 1–2 BR
- 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Mt Angeles View
2603 South Francis Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
1.1 mi away
65 units · 63 income-restricted · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Public Plaza
401 E 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
1.5 mi away
218 units · Studio–2 BR · People with disabilities
Lee Plaza
112 West First Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
1.8 mi away
48 units · 47 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR · People with disabilities
Hilltop Ridge
1914 S Pine St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
2.3 mi away
35 units · 1–3 BR
- 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Pine Road Village
528 W Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362
2.4 mi away
35 units · 1–2 BR
- 5 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Evergreen Court Apartments
2202 West 16th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98363
4.1 mi away
40 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
Rents and income limits in 98362
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,390/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $55,600/yr
- Renters in 98362 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 57%
Income limits (2026)
Clallam County, WA area · median family income $98,900. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,800 | $34,650 | $55,400 |
| 2 | $23,750 | $39,600 | $63,300 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $44,550 | $71,200 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $49,450 | $79,100 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $53,450 | $85,450 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $57,400 | $91,800 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $61,350 | $98,100 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $65,300 | $104,450 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 98362 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $1,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $1,098 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,429 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,973 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,230 | $2,289 |
Wider area = Clallam County, WA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,260 (98376) to $1,640 (98368).
Census figures for 98362 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,146. Median household income $70,123. 33% of homes are rented. 57% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 28% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 98362's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 98362Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Highland Commons I?
No phone is listed for Highland Commons I. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Highland Commons I Section 8 housing?
Highland Commons I is listed as income-restricted housing in Port Angeles, WA 98362 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Highland Commons I?
Public records list 55 units at Highland Commons I in Port Angeles, WA 98362. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Highland Commons I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 98362 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Highland Commons I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Highland Commons I in Port Angeles, WA 98362. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Port Angeles, WA 98362?
Most income-restricted buildings in Port Angeles, WA 98362 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $34,650, and $49,450 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($55,400 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Port Angeles, WA 98362?
For many programs in Port Angeles, WA 98362, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,650 a year for 1 person and $49,450 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $55,400 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Port Angeles, WA 98362?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Port Angeles, WA 98362, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Port Angeles, WA 98362 is $1,390 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Highland Commons I take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Highland Commons I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Port Angeles, WA 98362 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Highland Commons I.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.