Emerald City Commons

7700 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
$464 - 1,293 per Month^†	1 - 3 Beds	1 Bath	-

Call (206) 725-0080

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Mercy Housing Northwest has collaborated with Urban Impact to develop a beautiful four-story, mixed-use project called Emerald City Commons Apartments. Many of the residential units are designed to accommodate families as well as our community room that opens to our landscaped outdoor balcony that includes a play area. The three (3) bedroom apartment homes feature washer & dryer hook-ups, while the one (1) and two (2) bedroom apartment homes will be served by two common laundry areas. Mercy Housing and Urban Impact have dedicated staff to support tutoring, health education, adult literacy, employment assistance, and other programming for residents. On the ground floor, Rainier Health and Fitness facility allows the existing 1,200-member service to grow, providing affordable fitness programs for neighbors and residents. The space features a separate 1,700-square-foot group classroom that can be separated with a movable wall to provide more privacy for gym members.

Dave's Thoughts On Emerald City Commons

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Emerald City Commons does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Emerald City Commons Amenities

Fitness Center
Community Room
Energy Star Appliances
Computer Room
On Bus-line
Resident Activities

Units at Emerald City Commons

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
1 Bedroom (1/1)	-	$464^†
2 Bedroom (2/1)	-	$564^†
3 Bedroom (3/1)	-	$1,293^†

Income Qualification for Emerald City Commons

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$28,800 / year	$32,900 / year	$37,000 / year	$41,100 / year	$44,400 / year	$47,700 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$47,950 / year	$54,800 / year	$61,650 / year	$68,500 / year	$74,000 / year	$79,500 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$47,950 / year	$54,800 / year	$61,650 / year	$68,500 / year	$74,000 / year	$79,500 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$57,540 / year	$65,760 / year	$73,980 / year	$82,200 / year	$88,800 / year	$95,400 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$70,650 / year	$80,750 / year	$90,850 / year	$100,900 / year	$109,000 / year	$117,050 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Emerald City Commons

Does Emerald City Commons have a waiting list?

Emerald City Commons probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Emerald City Commons?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges Emerald City Commons?

Emerald City Commons is managed by Mercy Housing headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

In addition to Emerald City Commons, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Seattle?

In addition to Emerald City Commons, we list 394 other affordable properties in Seattle. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 29556 affordable units in Seattle.

When was the Emerald City Commons listing last updated?

Emerald City Commons listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/02/2023 by Joshua Cappell. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.