Burke-gilman Place PB Section 8 Seattle, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Burke-gilman Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Seattle, WA with 62 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $641/month on average.
62
total units
90%
occupancy
$641
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5100 40th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,705/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,306/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Burke-gilman Place
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 5100 40th Ave NE, 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 (~$641/mo average here).
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- High Rise Phase 3 Limited Partnership Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Magnusson Place South LIHTC | Seattle | 2 km |
| Santos Place/sand Point Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 2 km |
| Sand Point Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 2 km |
| Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney Place & Brettler Family Place 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 2 km |
| Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney Place + Brettler Family Place 3 LIHTC | Seattle | 2 km |
| Brettler Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 2 km |
| Mercy Magnusson Place North LIHTC | Seattle | 2 km |
| Ravenna School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Burke-gilman Place have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Burke-gilman Place?
Residents report average rents near $641/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 Burke-gilman Place?
Contact the management office at 5100 40th Ave NE 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.