How many low income apartments are in Shoreline, WA?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Shoreline with approximately 1,412 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Shoreline?

Tenant-paid rents in Shoreline's assisted buildings typically range from about $315 to $567 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Shoreline?

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 Shoreline?

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 Shoreline, WA

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Shoreline with roughly 1,412 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $315 to $567 per month.

assisted properties

1,412

subsidized units

$441

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Shoreline

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Shoreline

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Quinn By Vintage LIHTC	227	—	—
Blakely at Echo Lake LIHTCPB Section 8	200	—	—
Polaris Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	165	—	—
Northridge Ii Public Housing	140	$349	—
The Lake House Public Housing	140	$339	—
Ballinger Homes Public Housing	138	$567	—
St. Margaret's Place LIHTC	100	—	—
Colonial Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Paramount House Ii Public Housing	70	$315	—
Compass at Ronald Commons LIHTC	60	—	—
Westminster Manor Public Housing	59	$378	—
Highlands East PB Section 8	41	$408	—

Section 8 apartments in Shoreline (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
Blakely at Echo Lake LIHTCPB Section 8	200	—	—
Polaris Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	165	—	—
Colonial Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Highlands East PB Section 8	41	$408	—

Public housing developments in Shoreline

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Northridge Ii Public Housing	140	$349	—
The Lake House Public Housing	140	$339	—
Ballinger Homes Public Housing	138	$567	—
Paramount House Ii Public Housing	70	$315	—
Westminster Manor Public Housing	59	$378	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Shoreline

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
Quinn By Vintage LIHTC	227	—	—
St. Margaret's Place LIHTC	100	—	—
Compass at Ronald Commons LIHTC	60	—	—

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 Shoreline

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.