6940 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Seattle, WA 98118
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 3 Beds | 1 Bath | - |
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 Othello Plaza is a new Affordable Community located in the vibrant Othello neighborhood of Seattle. Othello Plaza provides 108 affordable apartment homes with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom floor plans. With a large community center, courtyard and commercial space available on the ground-floor, this community will become a hub for growing the Othello neighborhood. With restaurants, shopping and transit located within steps from the front door, Othello Plaza will be one of the most family-friendly, accessible and connected communities in Seattle.
Othello Plaza sits right in the heart of the Rainier Valley, and because of this, residents will benefit from living in one of the most culturally diverse communities in the U.S. Residents will enjoy well-designed, flexible spaces and large, light-filled rooms that connect each apartment to its surroundings. Residents will have the option to participate in on-site activities and programming for both children and adults alike in the large community center and courtyard.
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 Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments 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 20/50 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 20% of its units for families and individuals earning 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many of these 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 very low incomes.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| 2 Bedroom (2/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| 3 Bedroom (3/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments have a waiting list?
Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments 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 Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments?
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 Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments?
Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments is managed by Mercy Housing headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
In addition to Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Seattle?
In addition to Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments, we list 392 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 Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments listing last updated?
Mercy Othello Plaza Apartments listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/01/2023 by Affordable Housing Online research staff. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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