Polaris at Rainier Beach LIHTC Seattle, WA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Polaris at Rainier Beach is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Seattle, WA with 306 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

306
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address9400 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98118 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units303
Placed in service2022
Affordability term37 years

How to apply at Polaris at Rainier Beach

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 9400 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle; 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Polaris at Rainier Beach have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 at Rainier Beach?
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 at Rainier Beach?
Contact the management office at 9400 Rainier Avenue S. 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.

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.