Market House PB Section 8 Seattle, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Market House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Seattle, WA with 51 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $388/month on average.
51
total units
92%
occupancy
$388
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1531 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,379/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,095/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Market 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 1531 1st Ave, 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 (~$388/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Seattle
- Homeworks Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Tower Public Housing | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Pacific Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Graham/terry Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 1.1 km |
| Jefferson Terrace Rehabilitation LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Addison on Fourth LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Frye Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Denny Terrace Public Housing | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Balfour Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Seattle
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Market 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 Market House?
Residents report average rents near $388/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 Market House?
Contact the management office at 1531 1st Ave 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.