Polaris Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Shoreline, WA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Polaris Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Shoreline, WA with 165 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

165
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address17536 12th Ave Ne, Shoreline, WA 98155 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units164
Placed in service2014

How to apply at Polaris Apartments

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 17536 12th Ave Ne, Shoreline; 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.

Other subsidized housing in Shoreline

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Mountlake Senior Living LIHTCMountlake Terrace2.4 km
Woodland North LIHTCLake Forest Park3.4 km
Ballinger Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Edmonds3.7 km
Madrona Highlands LIHTCEdmonds3.7 km
Tressa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Seattle4.2 km
Sanford Hildebrandt Towers LIHTCSeattle4.2 km
Aries, the LIHTCSeattle4.2 km
Interurban Senior Living LIHTCSeattle4.2 km

← All subsidized housing in Shoreline

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Polaris Apartments have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Polaris Apartments?
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 Polaris Apartments?
Contact the management office at 17536 12th Ave Ne in Shoreline. 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.