Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Acme, WA 98220
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 98220 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Acme, WA 98220. 16 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 13 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 98220
Logan Park
701 Sapp Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
11.5 mi away
47 units · 46 income-restricted · 2–3 BR · People with disabilities
Hillsview
830 Township St, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
12.6 mi away
60 units · 1 BR
- Apply through HA City of Sedro Woolley
- Residents waited about 8 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
2150 Texas St
2150 Texas St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.6 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
2130 Texas St
2130 Texas St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.6 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Cedar Grove I
804 Bingham Pl, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
12.6 mi away
20 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through HA City of Sedro Woolley
2316 Valencia St
2316 Valencia St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.6 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
2320 Valencia St Apts
2320 Valencia St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.6 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
2324 Valencia St Apts
2324 Valencia St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.6 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Puget Street
1337 Puget St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.6 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
2328 Valencia St Apts
2328 Valencia St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.6 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
1740 Texas St Project
1740 Texas St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.8 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
1730 Texas St Project
1730 Texas St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.8 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
1720 Texas St Project
1720 Texas St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.8 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
1710 Texas St Project
1710 Texas St, Bellingham, WA 98229
12.8 mi away
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 98220
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,620/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $64,800/yr
- Renters in 98220 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 0%
Income limits (2026)
Bellingham, WA area · median family income $123,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25,050 | $41,700 | $66,750 |
| 2 | $28,600 | $47,700 | $76,300 |
| 3 | $32,200 | $53,650 | $85,850 |
| 4 | $35,750 | $59,600 | $95,350 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $64,400 | $103,000 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $69,150 | $110,650 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $73,950 | $118,250 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $78,700 | $125,850 |
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 | 98220 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,320 | $1,489 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 | $1,529 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,872 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,545 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 | $3,129 |
Wider area = Bellingham, WA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,700 (98284) to $1,960 (98229).
Census figures for 98220 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $92,266. 15% of homes are rented. 0% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 0% pay half or more.
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 98220's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 98220Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Acme, WA 98220?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Acme, WA 98220, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Acme, WA 98220 have openings?
These lists for Acme, WA 98220 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Acme, WA 98220?
Use the phone number on each building card in Acme, WA 98220. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Acme, WA 98220?
In Acme, WA 98220, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 98220?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 98220 right now. 16 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 98220?
Yes — this page also lists 16 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Acme, WA 98220 (within about 13 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Acme, WA 98220?
Most income-restricted buildings in Acme, WA 98220 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 $41,700, and $59,600 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($66,750 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 Acme, WA 98220?
For many programs in Acme, WA 98220, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $41,700 a year for 1 person and $59,600 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $66,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Acme, WA 98220?
There is no single waiting list for Acme, WA 98220. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Acme, WA 98220?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Acme, WA 98220?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Acme, WA 98220, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Acme, WA 98220 is $1,620 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Acme, WA 98220?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Acme, WA 98220. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Acme, WA 98220?
This page may still list buildings in Acme, WA 98220 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, 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.
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