The Estelle

3501 RAINIER AVE S, Seattle, WA 98144

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	Studio Bed	1 Bath	496 Sq Ft

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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.

DESC’s The Estelle provides permanent supportive housing for 91 formerly homeless individuals living with serious mental illness or other disabling conditions. The project was completed in February 2018 and is located in Rainier Valley.

As a result of a unique partnership between DESC and Harborview Medical Center, The Estelle provides supportive housing and quality healthcare within the same building. Fifteen units are dedicated to people exiting the hospital with healthcare needs that exceed the services offered in conventional residential care systems, and on-site healthcare is available to all residents.

Project-Based Vouchers

Dave's Thoughts On The Estelle

Because The Estelle participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing and the LIHTC program, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households earning 60% or less of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. For a HOME project of this size, some of the units are set aside for households at or below 50% AMI with a corresponding lower rent cap. As this property appears not to have a project-based subsidy or any other Federal assistance, you likely will have to pay your own rent, albeit, at a lower rent amount thanks to the HOME and LIHTC programs. Since this property participates in the HOME and LIHTC programs, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Units at The Estelle

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
Studio (Studio/1)	496ft²	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for The Estelle

*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	7 people	8 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$28,800 / year	$32,900 / year	$37,000 / year	$41,100 / year	$44,400 / year	$47,700 / year	$51,000 / year	$54,300 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$47,950 / year	$54,800 / year	$61,650 / year	$68,500 / year	$74,000 / year	$79,500 / year	$84,950 / year	$90,450 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$47,950 / year	$54,800 / year	$61,650 / year	$68,500 / year	$74,000 / year	$79,500 / year	$84,950 / year	$90,450 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$57,540 / year	$65,760 / year	$73,980 / year	$82,200 / year	$88,800 / year	$95,400 / year	$101,940 / year	$108,540 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$70,650 / year	$80,750 / year	$90,850 / year	$100,900 / year	$109,000 / year	$117,050 / year	$125,150 / year	$133,200 / year

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

FAQs for The Estelle

Does The Estelle have a waiting list?

The Estelle 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 The Estelle?

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 The Estelle?

The Estelle is managed by DESC - Downtown Emergency Service Center headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

In addition to The Estelle, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Seattle?

In addition to The Estelle, we list 590 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 The Estelle listing last updated?

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