Imperial House PB Section 8 Seattle, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Imperial House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Seattle, WA with 96 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $311/month on average.
96
total units
98%
occupancy
$311
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 S Main St, Seattle, WA 98104 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,859/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,644/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Imperial House
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 520 S Main St, 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 (~$311/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Seattle
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- High Rise Phase 1 Limited Partnership Public Housing
- Seattle High Rise Rehabilitation Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- High Rise Phase 2 Limited Partnership Public Housing
- Seattle High Rise Rehabilitation Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- High Rise Phase 3 Limited Partnership Public Housing
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Creston Point LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tressa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arrowhead Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Binh Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Hinoki Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Uncle Bob's Place LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Red Cedar LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Sawara Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Rise on Madison, the LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Josephinum LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Marvin Gardens LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Imperial House 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 Imperial House?
Residents report average rents near $311/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 Imperial House?
Contact the management office at 520 S Main St 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.