Union James LIHTCPB Section 8 Seattle, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Union James is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Seattle, WA with 24 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $511/month on average.
24
total units
75%
occupancy
$511
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $21,248/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,155/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 29% |
How to apply at Union James
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.
- Call or visit the management office; 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 (~$511/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rise on Madison, the LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Pride Place LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Blake House LIHTC | Seattle | 0.8 km |
| Thai Binh Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Yesler Family Housing LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Hinoki Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Uncle Bob's Place LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
| Red Cedar LIHTC | Seattle | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Union James have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 Union James?
Residents report average rents near $511/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 Union James?
Contact the management office 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.