SHA offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.

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A place to live, a place to grow
Providing housing and supportive services for people with low incomes
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A place to live, a place to grow
Providing housing and supportive services for people with low incomes
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A place to live, a place to grow
Providing housing and supportive services for people with low incomes
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A place to live, a place to grow
Providing housing and supportive services for people with low incomes
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A place to live, a place to grow
Providing housing and supportive services for people with low incomes
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A place to live, a place to grow
Providing housing and supportive services for people with low incomes
Thanksgiving holiday meal
The Voice
View a list of free community holiday meals in Seattle for families and individuals.
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Annual Report

View photos and highlights of the SHA community in action in 2023.
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Native American Heritage month
Native American Heritage Month

Find resources for learning and ways to celebrate Native American culture, traditions, achievements and community.

Who we are
The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) provides subsidized rental housing and rental assistance to people in Seattle with low incomes. In addition to providing high quality housing, SHA offers tenants an array of programs to help them increase self-sufficiency and lead healthy, productive lives.
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"I’m helping not just the homeless but anybody who needs help. I can do that because it was given to me.”

Back in the community
Meet Marvin

37,907

Individuals served

8,679

SHA owned/managed units

8,364

Tenant-based vouchers

3,407

Collaborative Housing units