Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Pierce County, Washington
Pierce County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,064 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,806 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $39.69 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,064
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- About the same as in Washington
- Typical rent
- $1,806
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 3% more than in Washington
- Wage needed
- $39.69
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $82,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in Washington
Only here
Renting in Pierce County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Lewis County, the typical rent is $1,097: 39% less than in Pierce County ($1,806).
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At $1,806, Pierce County ranks 4th among the 39 counties in Washington for the highest typical rent.
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At $99,564, Pierce County ranks 4th among the 39 counties in Washington for the highest typical household income.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Pierce County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Pierce County was $1,955 a month in September 2026: 2% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,491 | $28.67 | $59,640 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,682 | $32.35 | $67,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,064 | $39.69 | $82,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,849 | $54.79 | $113,960 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,219 | $61.90 | $128,760 |
HUD area: Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 62 ZIP codes in Pierce County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,780 in 98304 to $2,770 in 98332. 32 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,064).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 98303 | Tacoma, WA | $1,610 | $1,820 | $2,230 | $3,080 | $3,490 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98304 | Lewis County, WA | $1,300 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,800 |
| 98304 | Tacoma, WA | $1,300 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,800 |
| 98321 | Tacoma, WA | $1,510 | $1,700 | $2,090 | $2,880 | $3,260 |
| 98323 | Tacoma, WA | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,880 | $2,590 | $2,930 |
| 98327 | Tacoma, WA | $1,900 | $2,140 | $2,630 | $3,630 | $4,100 |
| 98328 | Tacoma, WA | $1,290 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,800 |
| 98329 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,540 | $1,730 | $2,130 | $2,930 | $3,310 |
| 98329 | Tacoma, WA | $1,540 | $1,730 | $2,130 | $2,930 | $3,310 |
| 98330 | Lewis County, WA | $1,490 | $1,680 | $2,060 | $2,840 | $3,210 |
| 98330 | Tacoma, WA | $1,490 | $1,680 | $2,060 | $2,840 | $3,210 |
| 98332 | Tacoma, WA | $2,000 | $2,260 | $2,770 | $3,820 | $4,320 |
| 98333 | Tacoma, WA | $1,890 | $2,130 | $2,620 | $3,620 | $4,090 |
| 98335 | Tacoma, WA | $1,710 | $1,920 | $2,360 | $3,260 | $3,680 |
| 98338 | Tacoma, WA | $1,630 | $1,830 | $2,250 | $3,110 | $3,510 |
| 98349 | Tacoma, WA | $1,420 | $1,600 | $1,960 | $2,710 | $3,060 |
| 98351 | Tacoma, WA | $1,410 | $1,580 | $1,940 | $2,690 | $3,020 |
| 98354 | Seattle-Bellevue, WA | $1,820 | $2,010 | $2,440 | $3,320 | $3,800 |
| 98354 | Tacoma, WA | $1,820 | $2,010 | $2,440 | $3,320 | $3,800 |
| 98360 | Tacoma, WA | $1,930 | $2,180 | $2,670 | $3,690 | $4,160 |
| 98371 | Tacoma, WA | $1,430 | $1,610 | $1,980 | $2,730 | $3,090 |
| 98372 | Tacoma, WA | $1,560 | $1,760 | $2,160 | $2,980 | $3,370 |
| 98373 | Tacoma, WA | $1,570 | $1,780 | $2,180 | $3,010 | $3,400 |
| 98374 | Tacoma, WA | $1,660 | $1,870 | $2,300 | $3,170 | $3,590 |
| 98375 | Tacoma, WA | $1,860 | $2,090 | $2,570 | $3,550 | $4,010 |
| 98385 | Tacoma, WA | $1,590 | $1,790 | $2,190 | $3,030 | $3,420 |
| 98387 | Tacoma, WA | $1,570 | $1,780 | $2,180 | $3,010 | $3,400 |
| 98388 | Tacoma, WA | $1,480 | $1,670 | $2,050 | $2,830 | $3,200 |
| 98390 | Tacoma, WA | $1,640 | $1,850 | $2,270 | $3,130 | $3,540 |
| 98391 | Tacoma, WA | $1,880 | $2,120 | $2,600 | $3,590 | $4,050 |
| 98394 | Tacoma, WA | $1,380 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,630 | $2,950 |
| 98396 | Tacoma, WA | $1,290 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,800 |
| 98402 | Tacoma, WA | $1,430 | $1,610 | $1,980 | $2,730 | $3,090 |
| 98403 | Tacoma, WA | $1,290 | $1,450 | $1,780 | $2,460 | $2,800 |
| 98404 | Tacoma, WA | $1,290 | $1,460 | $1,790 | $2,470 | $2,800 |
| 98405 | Tacoma, WA | $1,350 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,580 | $2,920 |
| 98406 | Tacoma, WA | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,860 | $3,230 |
| 98407 | Tacoma, WA | $1,570 | $1,780 | $2,180 | $3,010 | $3,400 |
| 98408 | Tacoma, WA | $1,370 | $1,540 | $1,890 | $2,610 | $2,950 |
| 98409 | Tacoma, WA | $1,440 | $1,620 | $1,990 | $2,750 | $3,100 |
| 98416 | Tacoma, WA | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,860 | $3,230 |
| 98418 | Tacoma, WA | $1,370 | $1,550 | $1,900 | $2,620 | $2,960 |
| 98421 | Tacoma, WA | $1,350 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,590 | $2,930 |
| 98422 | Seattle-Bellevue, WA | $1,810 | $2,040 | $2,500 | $3,450 | $3,900 |
| 98422 | Tacoma, WA | $1,810 | $2,040 | $2,500 | $3,450 | $3,900 |
| 98424 | Tacoma, WA | $1,560 | $1,760 | $2,160 | $2,980 | $3,370 |
| 98430 | Tacoma, WA | $1,550 | $1,750 | $2,150 | $2,970 | $3,360 |
| 98433 | Tacoma, WA | $1,630 | $1,840 | $2,260 | $3,120 | $3,520 |
| 98438 | Tacoma, WA | $1,370 | $1,540 | $1,900 | $2,620 | $2,960 |
| 98439 | Tacoma, WA | $1,390 | $1,560 | $1,920 | $2,650 | $2,990 |
| 98443 | Tacoma, WA | $1,420 | $1,600 | $1,960 | $2,710 | $3,060 |
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA | $1,390 | $1,570 | $1,930 | $2,660 | $3,010 |
| 98445 | Tacoma, WA | $1,480 | $1,670 | $2,050 | $2,830 | $3,200 |
| 98446 | Tacoma, WA | $1,640 | $1,850 | $2,270 | $3,130 | $3,540 |
| 98447 | Tacoma, WA | $1,390 | $1,570 | $1,930 | $2,660 | $3,010 |
| 98465 | Tacoma, WA | $1,290 | $1,460 | $1,790 | $2,470 | $2,800 |
| 98466 | Tacoma, WA | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,070 | $2,860 | $3,230 |
| 98467 | Tacoma, WA | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,880 | $2,590 | $2,930 |
| 98498 | Tacoma, WA | $1,350 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,580 | $2,920 |
| 98499 | Tacoma, WA | $1,320 | $1,490 | $1,830 | $2,530 | $2,850 |
| 98558 | Tacoma, WA | $1,540 | $1,710 | $2,080 | $2,850 | $3,270 |
| 98580 | Tacoma, WA | $1,550 | $1,740 | $2,140 | $2,950 | $3,340 |
- 98303 · Tacoma, WA $2,230$3,080
- 98304 · Lewis County, WA $1,780$2,460
- 98304 · Tacoma, WA $1,780$2,460
- 98321 · Tacoma, WA $2,090$2,880
- 98323 · Tacoma, WA $1,880$2,590
- 98327 · Tacoma, WA $2,630$3,630
- 98328 · Tacoma, WA $1,780$2,460
- 98329 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,130$2,930
- 98329 · Tacoma, WA $2,130$2,930
- 98330 · Lewis County, WA $2,060$2,840
- 98330 · Tacoma, WA $2,060$2,840
- 98332 · Tacoma, WA $2,770$3,820
- 98333 · Tacoma, WA $2,620$3,620
- 98335 · Tacoma, WA $2,360$3,260
- 98338 · Tacoma, WA $2,250$3,110
- 98349 · Tacoma, WA $1,960$2,710
- 98351 · Tacoma, WA $1,940$2,690
- 98354 · Seattle-Bellevue, WA $2,440$3,320
- 98354 · Tacoma, WA $2,440$3,320
- 98360 · Tacoma, WA $2,670$3,690
- 98371 · Tacoma, WA $1,980$2,730
- 98372 · Tacoma, WA $2,160$2,980
- 98373 · Tacoma, WA $2,180$3,010
- 98374 · Tacoma, WA $2,300$3,170
- 98375 · Tacoma, WA $2,570$3,550
- 98385 · Tacoma, WA $2,190$3,030
- 98387 · Tacoma, WA $2,180$3,010
- 98388 · Tacoma, WA $2,050$2,830
- 98390 · Tacoma, WA $2,270$3,130
- 98391 · Tacoma, WA $2,600$3,590
- 98394 · Tacoma, WA $1,910$2,630
- 98396 · Tacoma, WA $1,780$2,460
- 98402 · Tacoma, WA $1,980$2,730
- 98403 · Tacoma, WA $1,780$2,460
- 98404 · Tacoma, WA $1,790$2,470
- 98405 · Tacoma, WA $1,870$2,580
- 98406 · Tacoma, WA $2,070$2,860
- 98407 · Tacoma, WA $2,180$3,010
- 98408 · Tacoma, WA $1,890$2,610
- 98409 · Tacoma, WA $1,990$2,750
- 98416 · Tacoma, WA $2,070$2,860
- 98418 · Tacoma, WA $1,900$2,620
- 98421 · Tacoma, WA $1,870$2,590
- 98422 · Seattle-Bellevue, WA $2,500$3,450
- 98422 · Tacoma, WA $2,500$3,450
- 98424 · Tacoma, WA $2,160$2,980
- 98430 · Tacoma, WA $2,150$2,970
- 98433 · Tacoma, WA $2,260$3,120
- 98438 · Tacoma, WA $1,900$2,620
- 98439 · Tacoma, WA $1,920$2,650
- 98443 · Tacoma, WA $1,960$2,710
- 98444 · Tacoma, WA $1,930$2,660
- 98445 · Tacoma, WA $2,050$2,830
- 98446 · Tacoma, WA $2,270$3,130
- 98447 · Tacoma, WA $1,930$2,660
- 98465 · Tacoma, WA $1,790$2,470
- 98466 · Tacoma, WA $2,070$2,860
- 98467 · Tacoma, WA $1,880$2,590
- 98498 · Tacoma, WA $1,870$2,580
- 98499 · Tacoma, WA $1,830$2,530
- 98558 · Tacoma, WA $2,080$2,850
- 98580 · Tacoma, WA $2,140$2,950
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pierce County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Washington, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
123,930 households rent in Pierce County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Pierce 53%
- Washington 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Pierce County
HUD lists 108 properties with homes for low-income households in Pierce County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 77
- HUD-assisted
- 33
- public housing
- 5
9,726 homes in all; 9,280 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Renew Tha Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple, Tacoma 98405 456 low-income homes · 1 bd: 353 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 39 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, families
- Westside Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 922 N Pearl St, Tacoma 98406 448 homes, 441 low-income · 1 bd: 386 · 2 bd: 62 · In service since 1997
- Shag Affordable Senior Living Communities Tax credit (LIHTC) 203 S G St, Tacoma 98405 431 homes, 423 low-income · 1 bd: 373 · 2 bd: 58 · In service since 2016 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- View By Vintage, the Tax credit (LIHTC) 21916 State Road 410 East, Bonney Lake 98391 408 low-income homes · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 244 · 3 bd: 82 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Woodmark Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2425 96th St S, Tacoma 98444 288 homes, 286 low-income · 1 bd: 120 · 2 bd: 168 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities
- Sunset Garden Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 27th Ave SE, Puyallup 98374 279 homes, 273 low-income · 1 bd: 166 · 2 bd: 113 · In service since 2002 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Mckinley Terrace Properties Redevelopment Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple, Per Site, Multiple Per Site 98404 233 homes, 229 low-income · 1 bd: 167 · 2 bd: 51 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, families
- Vintage at Tacoma Tax credit (LIHTC) 4028 S Lawrence St, Tacoma 98409 231 homes, 229 low-income · 1 bd: 117 · 2 bd: 112 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Glenbrooke Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 43rd Ave SE, Puyallup 98374 225 homes, 223 low-income · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 136 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Copper Valley Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 12111 104th Ave E, Puyallup 98374 220 homes, 217 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 128 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2017 · For people with disabilities, families
- Gateway By Vintage Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 20002 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway 98387 216 homes, 215 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 126 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2019 · For families
- South Hill Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 14104 Meridian E, Puyallup 98373 216 homes, 214 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 123 · 3 bd: 75 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Hidden Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 3213 - 72nd Avenue Court West, University Place 98466 216 homes, 211 low-income · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 122 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2002
- Redwood Juniper Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3015 N Pearl St, Tacoma 98407 215 homes, 210 low-income · 1 bd: 81 · 2 bd: 116 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2005 · For families · (253) 759-9711
- Winthrop, the Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 776 Commerce St, Tacoma 98402 200 homes, 198 low-income · Studio: 78 · 1 bd: 122 · In service since 2016 · For families · (253) 272-9329
- Orchard Hills Apts (TACOMA) Tax credit (LIHTC) 5701 Orchard St W, Tacoma 98467 176 low-income homes · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 82 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities
- Scenic Pines Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5701 Orchard St W, Tacoma 98467 176 homes, 175 low-income · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 82 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities
- Summit Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 11016 Waller Rd E, Tacoma 98446 171 homes, 169 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Lakewood Meadows Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5228 112th St SW, Lakewood 98499 168 homes, 165 low-income · 1 bd: 86 · 2 bd: 82 · In service since 2002 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Harbor View Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 919 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma 98402 169 homes, 159 low-income · Studio: 91 · 1 bd: 78 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Golden Hemlock HUD-assisted 5939 N 26th St, Tacoma 98407 150 homes, 149 low-income · For older adults · (206) 382-2909
- Market Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1314 Market St, Tacoma 98402 125 low-income homes · 1 bd: 125 · In service since 2015 · For older adults · (253) 272-9475
- Wisteria Walk Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3615 112th St SW, Lakewood 98499 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 49 · In service since 2008
- Alder Ridge Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2800 Alder St, Milton 98354 116 low-income homes · 1 bd: 74 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Mckinley Terrace HUD-assisted 807 E Wright Ave, Tacoma 98404 107 homes, 106 low-income · For older adults · (253) 272-8440
- Legacy Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3502 92nd St S, Lakewood 98499 107 homes, 105 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 62 · 3 bd: 29 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Mason Avenue Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3808 S Mason Ave, Tacoma 98409 105 homes, 103 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities, families
- Tahoma Vista Village HUD-assisted 1506 S Mildred St, Tacoma 98465 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (253) 565-5205
- Salishan Seven Tax credit (LIHTC) 1724 E 44th St, Tacoma 98404 91 homes, 90 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 41 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- Salishan Five Tax credit (LIHTC) 1724 E 44th St, Tacoma 98404 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families
- Salishan Four Tax credit (LIHTC) 1724 E 44th St, Tacoma 98404 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 54 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Salishan One Tax credit (LIHTC) 1742 E 38th St, Tacoma 98404 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 27 · 4 bd: 15 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Salishan Three Tax credit (LIHTC) 1724 E 44th St, Tacoma 98404 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 38 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Salishan Six Tax credit (LIHTC) 1724 E 44th St, Tacoma 98404 90 homes, 89 low-income · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 46 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families
- Salishan Two Tax credit (LIHTC) 1728 E 44th St, Tacoma 98404 90 homes, 89 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 45 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- MSC Pierce Portfolio Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2601 Hollycroft St, Gig Harbor 98335 87 homes, 85 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families · (253) 851-5534
- New Tacoma Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1709 S G St, Tacoma 98405 75 homes, 74 low-income · 1 bd: 74 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities
- Bay Terrace Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2505 Court G, Tacoma 98405 74 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2017 · For people with disabilities, families
- Bay Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 S G ST, Tacoma 98405 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Meadow Park Garden Court HUD-assisted 5718 Hannah Pierce Rd W, University Place 98467 66 homes, 65 low-income · For families · (253) 474-5103
- Argus Manor HUD-assisted 204 9th Ave SE, Puyallup 98372 61 low-income homes · For older adults · (253) 848-4224
- Mercy Rosa Franklin Place HUD-assisted 802 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma 98405 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (206) 584-2900
- Pine Tree Harbor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2501 S G St, Tacoma 98405 60 low-income homes · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 38 · In service since 2005 · For older adults · (253) 627-8029
- Fawcett Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 435 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma 98402 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities, families
- New Tacoma HUD-assisted 1709 S G St, Tacoma 98405 75 homes, 58 low-income · For older adults · (253) 272-1772
- Oak Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 7419 S Verde St, Tacoma 98409 60 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2017 · For people with disabilities, families
- International Place Apartments HUD-assisted 1701 E 44th St, Tacoma 98404 55 homes, 54 low-income · For older adults · (253) 475-6861
- Salishan Gardens HUD-assisted 4401 E R St, Tacoma 98404 55 homes, 54 low-income · For older adults · (253) 473-9644
- Rutland Woodstock Tax credit (LIHTC) 711 N 1st St, Tacoma 98403 54 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Wright Park House Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 401 S G St, Tacoma 98405 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · In service since 2017 · For older adults · (253) 272-2304
- Guadalupe Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 1305 S G St, Tacoma 98405 51 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2009 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Nativity House Tax credit (LIHTC) 1411 Yakima Ave, Tacoma 98405 50 low-income homes · Studio: 50 · In service since 2015 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Rainier View Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1410 62nd Ave E, Fife 98424 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Tahoma View Tax credit (LIHTC) 11208 1st Avenue Ct E, Tacoma 98445 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities, families
- Olympus Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 815 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 98402 49 low-income homes · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 27 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities
- MLK New Look Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1102 S 11th St, Tacoma 98405 50 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2001 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Alberta J. Canada HUD-assisted 1114 S 11th St, Tacoma 98405 48 low-income homes · For families · (253) 779-0299
- Alberta J. Canada Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1102 S 11th St, Tacoma 98405 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2018
- Hillside Terrace Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2324 S G St, Tacoma 98405 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families
- Annobee Apartments, the Tax credit (LIHTC) 319 N I St, Tacoma 98403 43 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Catalina Apartments HUD-assisted 1616 Yakima Ave, Tacoma 98405 43 low-income homes · For families · (253) 627-5211
- Colonial Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 Commerce St, Tacoma 98402 43 low-income homes · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 22 · In service since 1994 · For people with disabilities
- Catalina Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1717 Yakima Ave, Tacoma 98405 43 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Arrowhead Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10724 109th St SW, Tacoma 98498 42 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1994
- Eliza Mccabe Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2315 Yakima Ave, Tacoma 98405 41 homes, 40 low-income · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Puyallup Valley Silvercrest HUD-assisted 4103 9th St SW, Puyallup 98373 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (253) 841-0785
- Disciples Terrace HUD-assisted 728 N Orchard St, Tacoma 98406 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (253) 327-1532
- New Tacoma 2 Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1709 S G St, Tacoma 98405 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2016 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Kincaid Court Apartments HUD-assisted 6210 Parker Rd E, Sumner 98390 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (253) 863-8818
- Marymount Manor HUD-assisted 317 152nd St E, Tacoma 98445 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (253) 537-8910
- Norwegian Wood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3405 Erickson St, Gig Harbor 98335 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities
- Parkland Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1756 106th St S, Tacoma 98444 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2007
- Parkland Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1756 106th St S, Tacoma 98444 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2006
- Sumner Commons Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 15406 62nd Street Ct E, Sumner 98390 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Bays Water Tax credit (LIHTC) 2632 Cascade Pl W, Tacoma 98466 34 homes, 33 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1996
- Sro Housing for Homeless Tax credit (LIHTC) 621 Yakima Ave, Tacoma 98405 33 homes, 32 low-income · Studio: 32 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Conifer South Apartments HUD-assisted 5234 S Warner St, Tacoma 98409 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (253) 627-8029
- Conifer South Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5235 S Warner St, Tacoma 98409 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · In service since 2005
- Hawthorne Lane Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10306 196th Street Ct E, Graham 98338 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families
- Pierce County HSG Auth Public housing 510 190th Street Ct E, Spanaway 98387 29 low-income homes · Run by HA Of Pierce County · Homes at several sites · (253) 620-5406
- Sunset Meadows Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2390 Milton Way, Milton 98354 29 low-income homes · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2006 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Fern Hill Terrace HUD-assisted 210 S 80th St, Tacoma 98408 26 homes, 25 low-income · For families · (253) 475-0482
- Hillside Garden Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1708 S G St, Tacoma 98405 26 homes, 25 low-income · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Matsusaka Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 810 S 13th St, Tacoma 98405 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1994
- Orchard Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 4901 S 56th St, Tacoma 98409 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Orchard West Tax credit (LIHTC) 4866 S 48th St, Tacoma 98409 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Rainier View Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 400 4th Ave SE, Puyallup 98372 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (253) 770-0433
- Pacific Villa HUD-assisted 121 E 96th St, Tacoma 98445 25 homes, 24 low-income · For older adults · (253) 538-9387
- Pacific Crest Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3401 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 98418 24 homes, 23 low-income · Studio: 13 · 1 bd: 11 · In service since 1994 · For people with disabilities
- True Vine Senior Citizen Center HUD-assisted 1819 S Mason Ave, Tacoma 98405 23 low-income homes · For older adults · (253) 761-1309
- Valley View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5406 57th Street Ct W, University Place 98467 110 homes, 22 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 22
- Emmons Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1010 S 8th St, Tacoma 98405 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities, families
- Hillside Terrace Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2327 Court G, Tacoma 98405 21 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2003
- Tri-Park Residential Tax credit (LIHTC) 10708 A St S, Tacoma 98444 21 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1992 · For families
- Tahoma Place HUD-assisted 1353 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma 98402 88 homes, 20 low-income · For older adults · (253) 465-9149
- Fournier Court HUD-assisted 112 127th St S, Tacoma 98444 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (253) 898-0874
- Sunrise Court Apartments HUD-assisted 110 140th St S, Parkland 98444 20 homes, 19 low-income · For people with disabilities · (253) 537-2429
- White River Senior Housing HUD-assisted 420 Spiketon Rd, Buckley 98321 20 homes, 19 low-income · For older adults · (360) 829-6426
- Kenyon House Apts HUD-assisted 530 S Division St, Buckley 98321 18 low-income homes · For families · (360) 829-0487
- Pioneer Court Apartments HUD-assisted 507 W Stewart, Puyallup 98371 17 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (253) 848-0874
- Hillside Terrace 1500 Block Tax credit (LIHTC) 1507 S G St, Tacoma 98405 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Commonwealth Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 S M St, Tacoma 98405 12 low-income homes · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Sunset Meadows HUD-assisted 2408 Milton Way, Milton 98354 6 low-income homes · For families · (206) 443-9935
- Hillside Terrace 1500 Block Public housing 1512 Court F, Tacoma 98405 4 low-income homes · Run by HA City of Tacoma · Homes at several sites · (253) 448-2744
- Scattered Sites Public housing 120 E Bismark St, Tacoma 98404 1 low-income home · Run by HA City of Tacoma · Homes at several sites · (253) 448-2744
- 2800 Alder ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 2800 Alder St, Milton 98354 116 homes
- Bay Terrace Phase I Public housing 2547 Yakima Ave, Tacoma 98405 44 homes · Run by HA City of Tacoma · (253) 448-2744
- Salishan Two Public housing 4301 E Q St, Tacoma 98404 1 home · Run by HA City of Tacoma · Homes at several sites · (253) 448-2744
7 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Pierce County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Pierce County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,750 | $44,600 | $71,300 |
| 2 people | $30,600 | $50,950 | $81,500 |
| 3 people | $34,400 | $57,300 | $91,700 |
| 4 people | $38,200 | $63,650 | $101,850 |
| 5 people | $41,300 | $68,750 | $110,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $73,850 | $118,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $78,950 | $126,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,050 | $134,450 |
Area median income: $127,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,342 – $1,640
- 1 bedroom $1,514 – $1,850
- 2 bedrooms $1,858 – $2,270
- 3 bedrooms $2,564 – $3,134
- 4 bedrooms $2,897 – $3,541
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- HA City of Tacoma Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 5,404 vouchers · 50 public housing units (253) 448-2744 HA City of Tacoma: tbowlby@tacomahousing.org
- HA Of Pierce County Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,173 vouchers · 29 public housing units (253) 620-5406 HA Of Pierce County: vcaesar@pchawa.org
Housing agencies in Washington Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Washington
What Washington law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- RCW 59.18.280(1)(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- RCW 59.12.030(3)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 20 days
- RCW 59.18.200(1)(a)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 or 90 days, depending on the case
- RCW 59.18.140(3)(a)-(b)
- Only a court order can remove youRCW 59.18.290(1)
- Protection from retaliationRCW 59.18.240
- Repair and deduct from the rentRCW 59.18.100(2)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Pierce County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Pierce County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Tacoma/ Pierce County Habitat for Humanity
4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Pierce County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Your move
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Cash to move in
$4,128
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,064
- Security deposit
- $2,064
- Total
- $4,128
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Pierce County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,491; 1 bedroom: $1,682; 2 bedrooms: $2,064; 3 bedrooms: $2,849; 4 bedrooms: $3,219. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Pierce County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,064) without spending more than 30% of income takes $39.69 an hour full time, or $82,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Pierce County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $63,650 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Pierce County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,858 and $2,270 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Pierce County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,780 in 98304 to $2,770 in 98332. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Pierce County?
HUD lists 108 properties with homes for low-income households in Pierce County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Pierce County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pierce County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Washington, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).