Seattle Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Seattle, Washington.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Seattle, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Seattle Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Seattle, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from January 17, 2024, until further notice. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in February, 2017.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

There are preferences, and they are listed on the application.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA public notice on December 13, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Seattle Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

About The Agency

Seattle Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 17,813 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

190 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA

Visit Website(206) 615-3300

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Seattle Housing Authority?

Seattle Housing Authority serves 15,525 low-income households. The agency manages 12,545 Housing Choice Vouchers and 4,988 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Seattle Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 87 percent of households served by Seattle Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Seattle Housing Authority households.

How many Seattle Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 3,570 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Seattle Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Seattle Housing Authority?

There are 8849 female-headed renter households living in Seattle Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 57% of those served by the Seattle Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Seattle Housing Authority renters?

Black 6,365
Native American 466
Asian-Pacific Islander 2,329
White 5,434
Hispanic 932

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Seattle Housing Authority?

There are 6675 households headed by seniors served by the Seattle Housing Authority. Senior households are 43% of households in Seattle Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Seattle Housing Authority housing?

There are 4812 persons with disabilities living in Seattle Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 31% of households served by the Seattle Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Seattle Housing Authority?

There is no information available about the HUD performance rating of the Seattle Housing Authority.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Seattle Housing Authority

Alder Crest Apartments

6520 35th Ave SW, Seattle, Washington 98126

South Shore Court

4811 S Henderson St, Seattle, Washington 98118

Barton Place

9201 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98118

High Point

6040 35th Avenue SW, Seattle, Washington 98126

Urban League Village Apartments

2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, Washington 98144

Tamarack Place

4616 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, Washington 98108

Lake City Court

12536 33rd Ave NE, Seattle, Washington 98125

Raven Terrace

820 YESLER WAY, Seattle, Washington 98104

Hoa Mai Gardens

221 10TH AVE S, Seattle, Washington 98104

New Holly Phase III

3815 S Othello St, Seattle, Washington 98118

Compass Courts

9413 27th Ave. SW., Seattle, Washington 98126

Esperanza Apartments

6940 37th Ave. S. , Seattle, Washington 98118

Meadowbrook View

11032 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, Washington 98125

Lam Bow Apartments

6935 DELRIDGE WAY SW, Seattle, Washington 98106

Montridge Arms Apartments

9000 20TH AVE SW, Seattle, Washington 98106

Bitter Lake Manor

620 N 130th St, Seattle, Washington 98133

Michaelson Manor

320 W Roy St, Seattle, Washington 98119

Columbia Place

4628 S Holly St, Seattle, Washington 98118

Pinehurst Court

12702 15th Ave NE, Seattle, Washington 98125

Longfellow Creek

5915 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, Washington 98106

New Holly Phase II

7085 Holly Park Dr S, Seattle, Washington 98118

Roxbury Replacement Units

9405 27th Ave SW, Seattle, Washington 98126

Stoneview Phase II

11532 Stone Ave N, Seattle, Washington 98133

New Holly Phase I

3011 S Willow St, Seattle, Washington 98108

Denice Hunt Townhomes

8507 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, Washington 98103

Jackson Park Village

14312 30th Ave NE, Seattle, Washington 98125

Yesler Terrace

207 9th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98104

Rainier Vista Phase I

4570 MLK Jr S, Seattle, Washington 98108

Stone View Village

11508 Stone Ave N, Seattle, Washington 98133

Scattered Site

Scattered, Seattle, Washington 98136

Tri - Court

724 N 143rd St, Seattle, Washington 98133

Cedarvale Village

11219 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, Washington 98125

Westwood Heights

9440 27th Avenue SW #B100, Seattle, Washington 98126

Green Lake Plaza

505 NE 70th St, Seattle, Washington 98115

Denny Terrace

100 Melrose Ave E, Seattle, Washington 98102

Bell Towers

2215 1st Ave, Seattle, Washington 98121

Olive Ridge

1700 17th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98122

Jefferson Terrace

800 Jefferson St, Seattle, Washington 98104

Wisteria Court

7544 24th Ave SW, Seattle, Washington 98106