Application Help
Seattle Housing Authority's Porchlight Building accepts housing applications and offers free support to people applying to the agency's housing programs:
Porchlight Building
907 NW Ballard Way, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98107-4637
Driving directions and bus information
Telephone: 206-239-1500
Fax: 206-239-1770
Open: Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and holidays
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about each of Seattle Housing Authority's programs are available:
- Low Income Public Housing questions
- Housing Choice Voucher Program questions
- Seattle Senior Housing Program questions
- Other affordable housing questions
- Partner housing questions
Housing counselors:
Low Income Public Housing
Housing counselors are available to help you apply for the agency's Low Income Public Housing program. They can also help you find service providers and arrange for interpretation and translation services.
Low Income Public Housing program counselors can be reached at 206-239-1737, or you can meet with them in person at the Porchlight Building at the address listed above.
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Call 206-239-1728, visit the Porchlight Building at the address listed above, or call us for application help and program information. For waiting list status, call 206-239-1674. For a list of units available for rent, call 206-239-1663. If you already have a Housing Choice Voucher and want to move to Seattle, call 206-239-1640.
Seattle Senior Housing Program
For application help or for more information about the program, call 206-615-3351.
High Point, NewHolly, Rainier Vista
For application help or more information about the housing options in these communities, call the management offices at High Point (206-932-2736), NewHolly (206-760-3285), or Rainier Vista (206-721-2980).
Other affordable housing
Applications are accepted by the manager of each Impact Property Management / Special Portfolio property. Contact the management office using the phone number listed on the Locations page for application help and more information about eligibility and vacancies.
Partner housing
Applications are accepted by the manager of each property. Contact the management office using the phone number listed on the Locations page for application help and more information about eligibility and vacancies.
