Affordable Rental Apartments and Homeownership
The following nonprofit organizations provide low- to moderate-income housing in Seattle and King County. You will find listings for families and individuals, seniors, special needs, crisis and emergency services and first-time homebuyers. For additional resources in finding an affordable apartment see our resources section. Find Seattle-King County median income levels using the income level chart [pdf]. For those seeking housing, our glossary of terms may be helpful.
Families & Individuals
| Capitol Hill Housing (CHH) |
Income level served: 30%-100% of
median income. Call office for an application and apartment availability. |
| Delridge
Neighborhoods Development Association 5411 Delridge Way SW Seattle, WA 98106 Phone: 206.923.0917 Fax: 206.923.0920 |
Income level served: 50% of median income and below. Call DNDA for an application or download from website. |
| Housing
Resources Group 1651 Bellevue Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: 206.622.2893 |
Income level served: 80% of median income and below. Call the rental office for an application. |
| Low Income Housing Institute 2407 First Avenue, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: 206.443.9935 Toll Free: 800.833.6388 Fax: 206.443.9851 |
Income level served: 50% of median income and below. Call the rental office for information or download an application from the website. |
| Lutheran Alliance to Create Housing (LATCH) Contact Individual Managers: Bergan Place: 206.706.4532 Longfellow and Westwood Court: 206.933.9915 Richmond Beach: 206.706.4532 Easternwood: 425.398.8648 Northlake Grove: 425.398.8648 Angle Lake: 206.988.5916 |
Income level served: 50% of median income and below. Contact the apartment manager for each building to apply. |
| Mt. Baker Housing Association Contact Individual Managers: Mt. Baker Village: 206.725.1478 Starliter Apartments: 206.723.4377 |
Income level served: 50% of median income and below. Contact the apartment manager at each site for application and information. |
| Plymouth Housing Group 2113 Third Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206.374.9409 |
Income level served: 60% of median income and below. Most is below 30% of median income. Contact the rental office for an application. |
| Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDPDA) Phone: 206.624.8929 Fax: 206.467.6376 Email: info@scidpda.org |
Income level served: 30% median income and below. Call the rental office for application and information. Serves the International District of Seattle. |
| Seattle Housing Authority Porchlight Housing Center 907 NW Ballard Way Seattle, WA 98107-4637 Phone: 206.239.1770 Toll Free: 800.833.6384 Fax: 206.239.1770 |
Income level served: 80% of median income and below. Section 8 Vouchers serve 50% of median income and below. Contact the Porchlight Housing Center for an application or download from the website. |
| St. Andrew's Housing Group Contact Individual Managers: Adrew's Arms: 425.427.8387 Highland Gardens: 425.427.8387 Adrew's Heights: 425.957.4742 Chalet Apartments: 425.957.4742 Terrace Hill: 425.822.6288 |
Income level served: 30%-60% of median income. Contact individual property managers for application. |
| SouthEast Effective Developent 5117 Rainier Avenue S. Seattle, WA 98118 Phone: 206.723.7333 Fax: 206.723.7137 |
Income level served: 80% of median income and below. Contact the rental office for application information. |
| YWCA 1118 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206.461.4871 |
Income level served: 50% of median income and below. Housing for women and men. Contact the housing office for application or download from the website. |
Senior Housing
| Capitol Hill Housing (CHH) 1406 10th Avenue, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: 206.329.7303 Fax: 206.329.1857 |
Income level served: 30%-100% of median income. Call office for an application and apartment availability. |
| Housing Resources Group 1651 Bellevue Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Rental Office Phone: (206) 622-2893 |
Income level served: 80% of median income and below. Call the rental office for an application. |
| Low Income Housing Institute 2407 First Avenue, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: 206.443.9935 Toll Free: 800.833.6388 Fax: 206.443.9851 |
Income level served: 50% of median income and below. Call the rental office for information or download an application from the website. |
| Plymouth Housing Group 2113 Third Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206.374.9409 |
Income level served: 30% of median income and below. Contact the rental office for an application. |
| Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDPDA) Phone: 206.624.8929 Fax: 206.467.6376 Email: info@scidpda.org |
Income level served: 30% median income and below. Call the rental office for application and information. Serves the International District of Seattle. |
| Seattle Housing Authority Porchlight Housing Center 907 NW Ballard Way Seattle, WA 98107-4637 Phone: 206.239.1770 Toll Free: 800.833.6384 Fax: 206.239.1770 |
Income level served: 80% of median income and below. Section 8 Vouchers serve 50% of median income and below. Contact the Porchlight Housing Center for an application or download from the website. |
| St. Andrew's Housing Group Contact Individual Managers: Kirkland Plaza: 425.822.6288 Ellsworth House: 206.232.7447 |
Income level served: 30%-60% of median income. Contact individual property managers for application. |
Special Needs Housing
| Capitol Hill Housing (CHH) 1406 10th Avenue, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: 206.329.7303 Fax: 206.329.1857 |
Income level served: 50% of median income and below. Call office for an application and apartment availability. |
| Low Income Housing Institute 2407 First Avenue, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: 206.443.9935 Toll Free: 800.833.6388 Fax: 206.443.9851 |
Income level served: 60% of median income and below. Call the rental office for information or download an application from the website. |
| Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDPDA) Phone: 206.624.8929 Fax: 206.467.6376 Email: info@scidpda.org |
Income level served: 30% median income and below. Call the rental office for application and information. Serves the International District of Seattle. |
Emergency Housing
| Crisis Clinic 24-Hour Crisis Line: 866.4CRISIS or 206.461.3222 |
Emergency service information for homelessness and housing in King County. See website for community services listings or call the hotline. |
Homeownership
| Habitat For Humanity of Seattle/South King County HomeSight Homestead Community Land Trust |
Offers first-time homebuyer assistance and education. |
