Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Poulsbo, WA 98370

5 affordable buildings in 98370 · 17 more within 10 mi

Poulsbo, WA 98370 has 5 income-restricted buildings: 3 tax credit, 1 Section 8, 2 senior, and 3 usda rural. 17 more are listed within 10 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

In 98370

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  • Kingston Ridge Apartments

    26659 Myrtle Lane, Kingston, WA 98346

    6.5 mi away

    Tax credit

    43 units · 22 income-restricted · 1–3 BR

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Village Green

    26150 Dulay Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346

    6.6 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    35 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Time Square

    26234 Illinois Ave NE, Kingston, WA 98346

    6.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    16 units

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Warrior Ridge Supportive Housing Project

    29920 Fighter Drive NE, Kingston, WA 98346

    7.1 mi away

    Tax credit

    29 units · Studio–1 BR · People experiencing homelessness

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Vintage at Silverdale

    3291 NW Mount Vintage Way, Silverdale, WA 98383

    7.4 mi away

    Tax creditSeniors

    240 units · 237 income-restricted · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Silvercrest Apts

    9725 Danwood Ln NW, Silverdale, WA 98383

    7.7 mi away

    USDA rural

    42 units · 1 BR

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Danwood

    9701 Danwood Ln NW, Silverdale, WA 98383

    7.8 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA rural

    40 units · 1–3 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Golden Tides III

    9225 Bayshore Drive NW, Silverdale, WA 98383

    8 mi away

    Tax creditSeniors

    18 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Golden Tides II

    9239 Bayshore Dr NW, Silverdale, WA 98383

    8 mi away

    Tax creditSeniors

    45 units · 44 income-restricted · 1–2 BR

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Park Place Apartments

    110 NE Brookdale Lane, Bremerton, WA 98311

    8.6 mi away

    Tax credit

    86 units · 52 income-restricted · 2–3 BR

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Cottage Bay Apartments

    2500 NE McWilliams Road, Bremerton, WA 98311

    9.2 mi away

    Tax credit

    172 units · 169 income-restricted · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Virginia Villa

    200 High School Rd NE, Bainbridge Isla, WA 98110

    9.5 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    40 units · 1–2 BR

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Rhododendron

    235 High School Road, Bainbridge Isl., WA 98110

    9.6 mi away

    USDA rural

    50 units · 1–2 BR

    • 6 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Island Terrace

    821 High School Rd NE, Bainbridge Isl., WA 98110

    9.8 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA rural

    48 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Griffin Glen

    5163 Mariah Lane NE, Bremerton, WA 98311

    10 mi away

    Tax credit

    96 units · 95 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Finch Place

    215 Finch Place S.W., Bainbridge Isl., WA 98110

    10.2 mi away

    USDA ruralSeniors

    28 units · 1 BR

    • 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Winslow Arms Apartments

    220 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

    10.3 mi away

    Section 8Seniors

    60 units · Studio–2 BR

Rents and income limits in 98370

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,040/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$81,600/yr
Renters in 98370 paying 30% or more of income on rent
49%

Income limits (2026)

Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA area · median family income $129,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$27,250$45,400$72,600
2$31,150$51,850$83,000
3$35,050$58,350$93,350
4$38,900$64,800$103,700
5$42,050$70,000$112,000
6$45,150$75,200$120,300
7$50,040$80,400$128,600
8$55,720$85,550$136,900

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.

Size98370Wider area
Studio$1,420$1,370
1 bedroom$1,590$1,535
2 bedrooms$2,040$1,967
3 bedrooms$2,740$2,637
4 bedrooms$2,910$2,804

Wider area = Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 10 nearby ZIPs range from $1,830 (98392) to $2,540 (98315).

Census figures for 98370 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,852. Median household income $116,756. 25% of homes are rented. 49% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 29% 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 98370's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 98370

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Poulsbo, WA 98370?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Poulsbo, WA 98370, 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 Poulsbo, WA 98370 have openings?

These lists for Poulsbo, WA 98370 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 Poulsbo, WA 98370?

Use the phone number on each building card in Poulsbo, WA 98370. 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 Poulsbo, WA 98370?

In Poulsbo, WA 98370, 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 98370?

This directory lists 5 income-restricted buildings in Poulsbo, WA 98370. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.

Is there affordable housing near 98370?

Yes — this page also lists 17 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Poulsbo, WA 98370 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Poulsbo, WA 98370?

Most income-restricted buildings in Poulsbo, WA 98370 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 $45,400, and $64,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($72,600 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 Poulsbo, WA 98370?

For many programs in Poulsbo, WA 98370, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $45,400 a year for 1 person and $64,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $72,600 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 Poulsbo, WA 98370?

There is no single waiting list for Poulsbo, WA 98370. 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 Poulsbo, WA 98370?

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. This page lists project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Poulsbo, WA 98370. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Poulsbo, WA 98370?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Poulsbo, WA 98370, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Poulsbo, WA 98370 is $2,040 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 Poulsbo, WA 98370?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Poulsbo, WA 98370. 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 Poulsbo, WA 98370?

Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Poulsbo, WA 98370. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.

Nearby ZIP codes

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.

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