Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court LIHTCPB Section 8 Seattle, WA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Seattle, WA with 70 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

70
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address3605 34th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98144 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units69
Placed in service2014

How to apply at Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 3605 34th Ave South, Seattle; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Maddux, the LIHTCSeattle1.4 km
Plaza Roberto Maestas LIHTCSeattle2 km
New Holly Phase I Public HousingSeattle3.3 km
Newholly Phase I LIHTCSeattle3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Columbia Gardens at Rainier Court?
Contact the management office at 3605 34th Ave South 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.