1901 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | Studio Bed | 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.
The Western Avenue Senior Housing building features 40 studio apartments, at 100% tax credit.
The new 40 studio apartments are being rented to low income persons, 55 years of age or older, with incomes 50% below area median income (called AMI).
Seven of the apartments on the west public plaza of the new MarketFront are intended for practicing artists and crafts persons willing to participate in active use and programming of the area.
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 Western Avenue Senior Housing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (Studio/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Western Avenue Senior Housing have a waiting list?
Western Avenue Senior Housing 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 Western Avenue Senior Housing?
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 Western Avenue Senior Housing?
Western Avenue Senior Housing is managed by Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (PDA) headquartered in Seattle, WA.
In addition to Western Avenue Senior Housing, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Seattle?
In addition to Western Avenue Senior Housing, 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 Western Avenue Senior Housing listing last updated?
Western Avenue Senior Housing 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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