How many low income apartments are in Seatac, WA?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Seatac with approximately 1,642 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Seatac?

Most assisted households in Seatac pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Seatac?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Seatac?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for King County: about $2,146/mo for one-bedroom and $2,501/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Seatac, WA

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Seatac with roughly 1,642 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

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Map of subsidized housing in Seatac

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Seatac

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Polaris at Seatac LIHTC	365	—	—
Windsor Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	326	—	—
Reserve at Seatac LIHTC	289	—	—
Abbell Portfolio LIHTC	212	—	—
Heights By Vintage LIHTC	170	—	—
Pine Ridge Apartments LIHTC	105	—	—
Corinthian Apartments LIHTC	95	—	—
Angle Lake Court LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Seatac (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Windsor Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	326	—	—
Angle Lake Court LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Seatac

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Polaris at Seatac LIHTC	365	—	—
Reserve at Seatac LIHTC	289	—	—
Abbell Portfolio LIHTC	212	—	—
Heights By Vintage LIHTC	170	—	—
Pine Ridge Apartments LIHTC	105	—	—
Corinthian Apartments LIHTC	95	—	—

Voucher rent limits: King County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for King County: studio $2,074, 1-BR $2,146, 2-BR $2,501, 3-BR $3,272, 4-BR $3,847.

Full FMR table for King County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Seatac

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.