Denny Terrace Public Housing Seattle, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Denny Terrace is a Public Housing community in Seattle, WA with 220 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $349/month on average.
220
total units
96%
occupancy
$349
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Melrose Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,204/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,328/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Denny Terrace
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 100 Melrose Ave E, 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 (~$349/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yesler Family Housing LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Graham/terry Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Station House LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Pacific Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.1 km |
| Pacific Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.1 km |
| Rise on Madison, the LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Josephinum LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Holly Park Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Denny Terrace have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Denny Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $349/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 Denny Terrace?
Contact the management office at 100 Melrose Ave E 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.