Alaska House LIHTCPB Section 8 Seattle, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Alaska House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Seattle, WA with 104 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $439/month on average.
104
total units
98%
occupancy
$439
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4545 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,640/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,285/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Alaska House
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 4545 42nd Ave SW, Seattle; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$439/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Point Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Seattle | 2 km |
| Providence Elizabeth House §202 Senior | Seattle | 2 km |
| High Point Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Seattle | 2 km |
| Cottage Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 2.8 km |
| West Seattle Affordable Housing Lllp Public Housing | Seattle | 2.8 km |
| Salish Landing LIHTC | Seattle | 3.4 km |
| West Seattle Affordable Housing LIHTC | Seattle | 4.2 km |
| Holden Village I LIHTC | Seattle | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Alaska House have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Alaska House?
Residents report average rents near $439/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Alaska House?
Contact the management office at 4545 42nd Ave SW in Seattle. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.