Chelan 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 | $1,034/mo | $931 – $1,137/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,143/mo | $1,029 – $1,257/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,500/mo | $1,350 – $1,650/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,063/mo | $1,857 – $2,269/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,516/mo | $2,264 – $2,768/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chelan County, WA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Chelan County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Chelan County
- HA Of Chelan Co and the City of Wenatchee
1555 Methow St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801 · 5096637421
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Chelan 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 | $34,700 |
| 2 people | $39,650 |
| 3 people | $44,600 |
| 4 people | $49,550 |
| 5 people | $53,550 |
| 6 people | $57,500 |
| 7 people | $61,450 |
| 8 people | $65,450 |
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 Chelan 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.
MOUNTAINVIEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
14425 OLIN STREET, ENTIAT, WA, 9882265 income-restricted units of 66 total10 1BR, 14 2BR, 32 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052GARTEN HAUS APARTMENTS
1300 COMMERCIAL STREET, LEAVENWORTH, WA, 9882640 income-restricted units38 studio, 2 1BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052ST JUDE'S LANDING
1545 S. MISSION STREET, WENATCHEE, WA, 9880166 income-restricted units of 67 total25 1BR, 20 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049- Elderly
HOPESOURCE II
263 MINE STREET, LEAVENWORTH, WA, 98826142 income-restricted units of 146 total102 1BR, 36 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046 HILLTOP APARTMENTS
1511 S. MISSION, WENATCHEE, WA, 9880125 income-restricted units of 26 total8 2BR, 12 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037MAPLE STREET APARTMENTS
1325 MAPLE STREET, WENATCHEE, WA, 9880150 income-restricted units of 52 total18 2BR, 20 3BR, 14 4BR+Built 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033DEACONESS APARTMENTS
300 OKANOGAN AVENUE, WENATCHEE, WA, 9880725 income-restricted units of 26 total7 1BR, 19 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032MORNING SUN PARK
345 MADELINE ROAD, MANSON, WA, 9883119 income-restricted units2 1BR, 6 2BR, 8 3BR, 3 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030
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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