Scattered Sites Public Housing Seattle, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Seattle, WA with 482 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $713/month on average.
482
total units
85%
occupancy
$713
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 9818 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,113/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,234/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
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 9818 5th Ave NE, 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 (~$713/mo average here).
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- 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
- Creston Point LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tressa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arrowhead Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lake Washington Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Northaven Three Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 1.1 km |
| Burbridge LIHTC | Seattle | 2 km |
| John Fox Place LIHTC | Seattle | 2 km |
| Cedar Crossing LIHTC | Seattle | 2.2 km |
| Sshp North Public Housing | Seattle | 2.4 km |
| Clement Place Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTC | Seattle | 2.5 km |
| Cedar Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites 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 Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $713/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 9818 5th Ave NE 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.