SHA offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 to observe Presidents Day.

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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
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The Voice
SHA residents and Housing Choice Voucher participants can apply for the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, the Dream Big! Scholarship and the NAHRO Merit Scholarship. These programs support college, job training and career advancement.
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Potential federal impacts on Seattle Housing Authority

The federal government is currently experiencing a partial shutdown. SHA services are not impacted at this time. 

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Now leasing: affordable units at Yesler

Learn about rent and income requirements, take a virtual tour and find out how to apply.

Who we are
The Seattle Housing Authority 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.
SHA Overview
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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

37,495

Individuals served

8,777

SHA owned/managed units

8,114

Tenant-based vouchers

3,524

Collaborative Housing units