Benton County, WA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,122/mo | $1,010 – $1,234/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,268/mo | $1,141 – $1,395/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,538/mo | $1,384 – $1,692/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,071/mo | $1,864 – $2,278/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,385/mo | $2,147 – $2,624/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Benton County, WA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Benton County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Benton County
- HA City of Kennewick
1915 W 4th Pl, Kennewick, WA, 99336 · 5095868576
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Benton County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,900 |
| 2 people | $42,200 |
| 3 people | $47,450 |
| 4 people | $52,700 |
| 5 people | $56,950 |
| 6 people | $61,150 |
| 7 people | $65,350 |
| 8 people | $69,600 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Benton County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
COPPER MOUNTAIN
2555 BELLA COOLA LANE, RICHLAND, WA, 99352273 income-restricted units of 276 total54 1BR, 138 2BR, 54 3BR, 30 4BR+Built 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049HEATHERSTONE PRESERVATION
1114 W. 10TH AVE., KENNEWICK, WA, 99336452 income-restricted units of 455 total12 studio, 140 1BR, 200 2BR, 103 3BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049NUEVA VISTA PHASE II
334 N. UNION, KENNEWICK, WA, 9933628 income-restricted units10 1BR, 16 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048SAINT ANTHONY
415 PETRA AVE., PROSSER, WA, 9935060 income-restricted units of 61 total26 1BR, 35 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048RIO DE VIDA
480 NORTH RIVER ROAD, PROSSER, WA, 9935050 income-restricted units of 51 total17 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046NUEVA VISTA
360 N. UNION STREET, KENNEWICK, WA, 9933632 income-restricted units12 1BR, 18 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046THREE RIVERS VILLAGE
651 MCMURRAY STREET, RICHLAND, WA, 9935440 income-restricted units of 41 total41 1BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044DESERT VILLA + DESERT VILLA EAST
635 S AUBURN ST, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336151 income-restricted units of 155 total147 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20139% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043COPPER RIDGE APARTMENTS
5501 W HILDEBRAND BLVD., KENNEWICK, WA, 99338230 income-restricted units of 232 total44 1BR, 128 2BR, 60 3BRBuilt 20139% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043MEADOW PARK APARTMENTS
1001 WEST 4TH AVE, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336152 income-restricted units of 155 total124 1BR, 31 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038- Elderly
KAMIAKIN APARTMENTS
4711 W METALINE AVE, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336233 income-restricted units of 236 total212 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036 VINTAGE AT RICHLAND
1950 BELLERIVE DR, RICHLAND, WA, 99336148 income-restricted units of 150 total45 1BR, 105 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036DESERT ROSE TERRACE
510 14TH ST, BENTON CITY, WA, 9932025 income-restricted units of 26 total14 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034KENT MANOR
1001 WEST 5TH, KENNEWICK, WA, 9933650 income-restricted units of 51 total18 2BR, 20 3BR, 13 4BR+Built 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029QUAIL RIDGE APARTMENTS
1026 WEST 10TH AVE., KENNEWICK, WA, 9933650 income-restricted units of 51 total21 2BR, 20 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027MCMURRAY PARK PHASE II
1780 PIKE AVENUE, RICHLAND, WA, 9935298 income-restricted units of 100 total18 1BR, 60 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027HEATHERSTONE
1114 W. 10TH AVE., KENNEWICK, WA, 99336-6084223 income-restricted units of 225 totalBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026PARKVIEW APTS (KENNEWICK)
1138 W TENTH AVE, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336107 income-restricted units12 studio, 26 1BR, 40 2BR, 29 3BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026PARKVIEW APARTMENTS
1138 WEST 10TH, BLDG A-K, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336107 income-restricted units of 110 totalBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026SANDSTONE APARTMENTS
1212 W 10TH AVE, KENNEWICK, WA, 99336119 income-restricted units of 121 totalBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025ORCHARD HILLS APARTMENTS
1845 LESLIE RD., RICHLAND, WA, 99352141 income-restricted units of 142 total32 1BR, 56 2BR, 40 3BR, 14 4BR+Built 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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