Olive Ridge Public Housing Seattle, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Olive Ridge is a Public Housing community in Seattle, WA with 105 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $395/month on average.
105
total units
90%
occupancy
$395
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 17th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,284/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,812/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Olive Ridge
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 1700 17th 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 (~$395/mo average here).
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- High Rise Phase 3 Limited Partnership Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yesler Family Housing LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Rise on Madison, the LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Pride Place LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Blake House LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Cascade Court/sterling Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Denny Terrace Public Housing | Seattle | 1.7 km |
| Balfour Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.7 km |
| David Colwell Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Olive Ridge 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 Olive Ridge?
Residents report average rents near $395/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 Olive Ridge?
Contact the management office at 1700 17th 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.