Ethiopian Village LIHTC Seattle, WA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Ethiopian Village is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Seattle, WA with 90 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

90
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address8313 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units89
Placed in service2023
Affordability term40 years

How to apply at Ethiopian Village

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 8313 Rainier Ave S, 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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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Ethiopian Village have?
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 Ethiopian Village?
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 Ethiopian Village?
Contact the management office at 8313 Rainier Ave S 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.