Island Crest Public Housing Mercer Island, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Island Crest is a Public Housing community in Mercer Island, WA with 17 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $413/month on average.
17
total units
100%
occupancy
$413
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3050 81st Pl SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,817/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,621/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 65% |
How to apply at Island Crest
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 3050 81st Pl SE, Mercer Island; 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 (~$413/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mercer Island
- Grace Place PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Inn Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellevue | 4.7 km |
| August Wilson Place LIHTC | Bellevue | 4.7 km |
| Mount Baker Village Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 5 km |
| Mt Baker LIHTC | Seattle | 5 km |
| Gardner House LIHTC | Seattle | 5 km |
| Judkins Junction LIHTC | Seattle | 5 km |
| Patricia K. Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 5 km |
| Courtland Place at Rainier Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mercer Island
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Island Crest 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 Island Crest?
Residents report average rents near $413/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 Island Crest?
Contact the management office at 3050 81st Pl SE in Mercer Island. 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.