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The Voice

Medicare open enrollment continues through Dec. 7. The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program provides Washington residents with impartial counseling, digital resources and plan comparison tools to support well-informed decisions during the 2025 enrollment period.

Potential federal impacts on Seattle Housing Authority

A federal shutdown will not change SHA services for now. Learn more about all federal impacts and see our list of tenant resources.

Update on SNAP/EBT and effects on tenants

During the federal government shutdown, funding for SNAP has become uncertain. SHA is monitoring the situation, which is changing day-to-day. SHA encourages SNAP recipients to check dshs.wa.gov for the latest information.

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.

SHA Overview