Seattle Housing Authority

190 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109

Housing Authority

Seattle Housing Authority Program Type

  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units

7,216

Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance

King County

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Program Summary for Seattle Housing Authority

Seattle Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Seattle Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 7,037 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Seattle Housing Authority administered a total of 10,287 Section 8 Vouchers. Seattle Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Seattle Housing Authority is located at 190 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109 and serves the city of Seattle. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Seattle Housing Authority at, (206) 239-1500 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

About Seattle Housing Authority

Established in 1939, Seattle Housing Authority provides long-term rental housing and rental assistance to more than 26,000 people in the city of Seattle. The agency owns and operates buildings of all shapes and sizes on more than 400 sites throughout the city. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners.

Mission Statement

The mission of Seattle Housing Authority is to enhance the Seattle community by creating and sustaining decent, safe and affordable living environments that foster stability and increase
self-sufficiency for people with low incomes.

Current Status Active
Size of Seattle Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 51
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 10,287
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 7,037
Waiting list for the Seattle Housing Authority is currently Open

2016 Income Limits for King County, WA

  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Income
  • $41,800
  • $47,800
  • $53,750
  • $59,700
  • $64,500
  • $69,300
  • $74,050
  • $78,850
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $25,100
  • $28,650
  • $32,250
  • $35,800
  • $38,700
  • $41,550
  • $44,400
  • $47,300
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $66,700
  • $76,200
  • $85,750
  • $95,250
  • $102,900
  • $110,500
  • $118,150
  • $125,750

2017 Fair Market Rents for King County, WA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for King County, WA:

  • Efficiency
  • $1093
  • One-Bedroom
  • $1249
  • Two-Bedroom
  • $1544
  • Three-Bedroom
  • $2240
  • Four-Bedroom
  • $2654

Affordable Housing Nearby

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6940 37th Avenue South
Seattle , WA 98118
Island Terrace
821 High School Rd NE
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Virginia Villa
200 High School Rd NE
Bainbridge Island , WA 98110
Whisperwood Apartments
11844 26th Avenue S
Burien , WA 98168
Brandenwood Apartments
14520 NE 40th St.
Bellevue , WA 98007

King County Quick Facts

Population: 2,079,967
Persons Per Household: 2.42
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 38.2%
Homeownership Rate: 58.2%
Housing Units: 868,345
Yearly Income Per Person: $39,911
Median Household Income: $71,811

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