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The Seattle Housing Authority gives preference to some people on its waiting lists. Applicants with preference have their applications considered before those without preference. Having a preference only affects the order in which your application is considered – it does not determine whether or not you will receive assistance. All applicants have to meet other qualifications in order to receive assistance, regardless of their preference status. Preference for applicants to Low Income Public Housing and Impact Property Management units Everyone who meets SHA’s definitions of "homeless" and "extremely low-income" will receive preference. Definition of "homeless" A household that is (1) living on the street, in an emergency shelter, or in a transitional housing facility or (2) is a client of a case-management program serving the homeless or (3) has met one of these conditions within the 12 month period prior to their eligibility determination. Definition of "extremely low-income" A household that (1) earns 30 percent of area median income or less or (2) earned 30 percent of area median income or less during the 12 months prior to the eligibility determination. See the table below. "Extremely low-income" income limits by household size
Preference for applicants to the Seattle Senior Housing Program SSHP applicants living in Seattle receive preference. Applicants living outside of Seattle do not receive preference. |
Waiting list preference
